at cross-purposes »
Mutually misunderstanding each other's plans, intentions or meanings.
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back to our muttons »
To get back to the business at hand.
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belt and suspenders »
Redundant systems, affording mutual backup in the event of one failing.
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circular firing squad »
A political party or other group experiencing considerable disarray because the members are engaging in internal disputes and mutual recrimination.
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first things first »
Deal with matters of highest priority first; deal with matters in logical sequence.1922, H. G. Wells, The Secret Places of the Heart, ch.4,"First things first," said Sir Richmond. If we set about getting fuel sanely, if we do it as the deliberate, co-operative act of the whole species, then it follows that we shall look very closely into the use that is being made of it.1999, Frank Pellegrini, "House Republicans Quell Mutiny Over Tax Bounty," Time, 23 Jul.,Judging by the polls
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go to work »
To go to one's job, as by commuting.
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grey area »
An area intermediate between two mutually exclusive states or categories where the border between the two is fuzzy.
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in bed with »
Engaging in a close mutually beneficial relationship, especially secretly and illicitly.
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mutton dressed as lamb »
A mature woman dressed in a style more suited to a young woman, especially if a deliberate attempt to appear young.
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mutual admiration society »
A group of two or more people, in a workplace or other social environment, who routinely express considerable esteem and support for one another, sometimes to the point of exaggeration or pretense.
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play dumb »
To pretend to be mute.
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run the gamut »
To encompass the full range or variety possible.
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rush hour »
The times of the day when traffic jams are commonplace, due mainly to people commuting to or from work.
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