according to »
In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion.
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according to Hoyle »
In strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.
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against the clock »
In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.
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all duck or no dinner »
All or nothing.
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along the lines »
In a general direction or manner.
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and so forth »
Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.
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and so on »
Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.
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answer back »
To issue echo characters, protocol responses, reflexive connection requests, etc.
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as if »
As though; in a manner suggesting.
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at a loss for words »
Having nothing to say; stunned to the point of speechlessness.
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back down »
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.
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bad joke »
A situation that is badly planned, or illogical.
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bang out »
To do something quickly, in a slipshod, or unprofessional manner.
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beam up »
To teleport another person or object in the same manner.
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bee in one's bonnet »
Something of particular interest or concern; an obsession.
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blow off »
To shoot something with a gun, causing it to come disconnected.
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bluewash »
To tout a business or organization's commitment to social responsibility, and to use this perception for public relations and economic gain; to present a humanitarian front in this manner.
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born in a barn »
Lacking a sense of etiquette; ill-mannered.
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boss about »
To act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
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boss around »
To act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
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bottle out »
To fail to perform a promised or planned action due to lack of courage.
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boys and their toys »
Used to evoke the idea that adult men sometimes dote excessively on machines, automobiles, and gadgets in a childish manner.
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boys will be boys »
It is hard, often fruitless, to attempt to curb the natural playfulness and tendency to mischief of most growing boys.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Chapter 13But just then there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.Even grown men usually remain somewhat boyish in heart"Boys will be boys", grinned grandpa while he joined his adult son playing with the fancy train-set he gave his grandson for Christmas while the kid was in school.
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branch out »
To expand in the manner of branches.
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breadwinner »
The member of a household who earns all or most of the income
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break up »
Of a telephone conversation, to cease to be understandable because of a bad connection.
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bridge »
A device which connects two or more computer buses, typically in a transparent manner.
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bridge »
A system which connects two or more local area networks at layer 2.
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bridge »
A valence bond, atom or chain of atoms that connects two different parts of a molecule; the atoms so connected being bridgeheads.
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bridge »
An edge which, if removed, changes a connected graph to one that is not connected.
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bridge »
An unintended solder connection between two or more components or pins.
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bring forward »
To make something happen earlier than originally planned.
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bring owls to Athens »
To undertake a pointless venture, one that is redundant, unnecessary, superfluous, or highly uneconomical.
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burn one's bridges »
To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc.
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by the book »
In a manner which adheres strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.
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by the same token »
For a similar reason; in a similar manner; similarly; likewise; along the same lines.
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by the way »
His mother will be coming for dinner tomorrow, and, by the way, she volunteered to bring dessert.
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by-the-numbers »
Done in a predictable manner; formulaic.
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Cannon fodder »
Military personnel who are regarded as expendable when attacking the enemy.
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cap over the windmill »
In a crazed manner.
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carry coals to Newcastle »
To do something that is unneeded or redundant.
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chat up »
In a friendly, open, or casual manner, sometimes also in a charming or affected manner, usually to curry favor, and sometimes flirtatiously with the intention of establishing a romantic or sexual encounter or relationship with that person.
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chew the scenery »
To display excessive emotion or to act in an exaggerated manner while performing; to be melodramatic; to be flamboyant.
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clean code »
Software code that is formatted correctly and in an organized manner so that another coder can easily read or modify it.
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clean house »
To reform by removing undesirable personnel and procedures.
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climb the walls »
To behave in a distressed or frantic manner; to feel very agitated.
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cold hands, warm heart »
Implies inner beauty; a caring person; warm-hearted
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cop a feel »
To stealthily fondle someone in a sexual manner.
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cop out »
To avoid or shirk, either by failing to perform, or by performing in a grossly insufficient, negligent, or superficial manner.
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cry one's eyes out »
To weep for an elongated time, or in an excessive manner.
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cut a rug »
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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cut a wide swath »
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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cut short »
Interrupt and curtail before the planned end time.
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dead heat »
A close race or contest in which no winner is apparent.
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dead wood »
Personnel no longer contributing to an organization.
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dirty old man »
An adult male - usually middle-aged or elderly - who acts in a lecherous or lewd manner.
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drama queen »
Who behaves and speaks in an overly dramatic manner so as to garner attention.
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drift off »
To fall asleep in a gradual manner.
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duly noted »
In a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; properly.
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ear tunnel »
A part of the ear.
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ear tunnel »
A piece of jewelry that fits into a stretched earlobe hole and makes it seem like a peephole and makes it see-through.
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err on the side of »
To behave in a manner which favours or which is biassed toward.
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err on the side of caution »
To act in the least risky manner in a situation where one is uncertain about the consequences.
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every which way »
In all sorts of ways or manners.
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evil twin »
A duplicate or counterpart of something or someone that acts in a contrary, nefarious, or insidious manner.
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fall into »
Without having planned it.
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fall off the turnip truck »
To be naive, uninformed, or unsophisticated, in the manner of a rustic person.
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fall on one's face »
To fail, especially in a dramatic or particularly decisive manner.
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feel one's oats »
To feel energetic or frisky; to behave in a vigorous or bold manner.
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feel up »
To grope someone in a sexual manner.
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fifth wheel »
Anything superfluous or unnecessary.
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fly in the face of »
To act in a manner highly contrary to; to counteract or contradict.
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fly the freak flag »
To behave in a unconventional or unrestrained manner; to exhibit the uninhibited side of one's personality.
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fold one's tent »
To withdraw, especially in a discreet manner; to disengage; to quit.
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from the Department of the Bleeding Obvious »
So obvious it was unnecessary to say.
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front and center »
A command to come to the center of attention of an assemblage, as of military personnel or students.
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front runner »
The most likely winners in a contest, election, etc.
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full tilt boogie »
In an extremely focused manner.
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funny money »
Money gained in a devious or sneaky manner.
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get off one's high horse »
To stop acting in an imperious, overbearing or bossy manner.
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get one's knickers in a twist »
To become overwrought or unnecessarily upset over a trivial matter.
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gild the lily »
To embellish or improve something unnecessarily; to add superfluous attributes to something.
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give as good as one gets »
To behave toward others in a manner resembling or commensurate with their behavior towards oneself, especially in a situation where one is insulted or otherwise ill-treated.
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go against the grain »
To defy convention; to do something in a manner that is unusual or out of the ordinary.
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go apeshit »
To behave in an extreme manner; to act without restraint, especially by becoming explosively angry.
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go batshit »
To become completely irrational; to react in an irrationally extreme manner.
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golden rule »
The principle that one should treat other people in the manner in which one would want to be treated by them.
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great minds think alike »
Used to emphasize a coincidence, or two people reaching the same conclusion in any manner at the same time.
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gut factor »
Feelings about what feels right or wrong, good or bad. An inner persuasion that one may feel convinced is the appropriate decision.
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have a go »
Shout at or tell off unnecessarily or excessively.
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idiot mittens »
Mittens connected by yarn or string running through one sleeve, along the back and out the other sleeve of a coat, to prevent the mittens becoming lost. Generally worn by small children.
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in broad daylight »
In a blatant and publicly visible manner.
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in cold blood »
In a ruthless and unfeeling manner; premeditated and deliberate.
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in the works »
Being planned or worked upon.
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in vain »
In a disrespectful manner, especially when concerning religion.
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inner circle »
The closest of friends of a person.
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it's not what you know but who you know »
For success, and especially to obtain employment, one's knowledge and skills are less useful and less important than one's network of personal contacts.1951, G. P. Bush and L. H. Hattery, "Federal Recruitment of Junior Engineers," Science, vol. 114, no. 2966, p. 456:Eighty-four students referred to political influence as a disadvantage of federal employment with such remarks as: "There are too many political connections necessary . . . it's not what you know but who you know
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ivory tower »
A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.
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jack in »
To insert an electronic coupling into a receptacle; to connect to something, whether involving a physical medium or not.
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jack of all trades, master of none »
A master of integration, who knows enough from many learned trades and skills to be able to bring their disciplines together in a practical manner; a polymath; a renaissance man.
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jungle telegraph »
A system used by primitive cultures in remote tropical regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds or a relay of runners.
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just like that »
In that manner.
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kick in »
To start or connect suddenly.
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kick out »
To stop, stall, or disconnect suddenly.
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life of the party »
A person who participates in entertainment events in a very enthusiastic manner and who has a leading role in inspiring others to join in the spirit of festivity.
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like gangbusters »
Vigorously, rapidly, zealously, or forcibly; in a manner which has considerable impact.
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like nobody's business »
In an extreme manner; rapidly; excessively; like crazy.
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line one's pockets »
To accumulate personal wealth, especially in an illegal or morally objectionable manner.
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look out for number one »
To act in one's own interests; to act in a manner advantageous primarily to oneself.
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look up »
To look in an upwards manner.
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lose the plot »
To cease to be behaving in a predictable and/or rational manner.
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man proposes, God disposes »
Things don't always work out as they were planned.
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measure twice and cut once »
(literally, carpentry) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.1872, "Dressmaking," Hall's Journal of Health, vol. 19, no. 12, p. 280:Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb "Measure twice, and cut once."(figuratively, by extension) Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.2008, Hilary Johnson, "Mergers rattle bank relations," Financial Week, 9 Nov. (retrieved 9 Nov. 2008):Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasn
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mill around »
To move or circulate in a confused or disorderly manner within a limited area.
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mop the floor with somebody »
To trounce or defeat thoroughly or in a humiliating manner.
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mouthful of marbles »
An indistinct, muffled or garbled manner of speaking.
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muck about »
To do random unplanned work or spend time idly.
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muck out »
To clean the excrement and other rubbish from the area where an animal is kept, such as a horse stable or a dog kennel.
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no holds barred »
Without reserve; in an especially ruthless or vicious manner.
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no man is an island »
All people are connected to other people and dependent on other people.1623, John Donne,
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nuts and bolts »
The basic, inner workings of something; the fundamentals or basics; that which makes something operate, on a basic level.
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nutty as a fruitcake »
Behaving in an eccentric, foolish, or kooky manner; very nutty.
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off one's game »
Performing in any activity below one's usual level; behaving in an irregular, inept, or awkward manner; feeling unwell.
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off the hook »
Of a telephone, having an open connection; not hung up.
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off the rails »
In an abnormal manner, especially in a manner that causes damage or malfunctioning.
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on course »
Proceeding smoothly as planned.
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on the clock »
Working at one's job; occupied in some manner during one's hours of remunerated employment.
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on the sly »
Slyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily.
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on track »
Proceeding as planned, as expected, or in a manner consistent with an established pattern.
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out of house and home »
In a manner that deprives one of dwelling or some aspect thereof.
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out of line »
Inappropriate or unsuitable, especially by reason of being unmannerly or indelicate.
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out of nowhere »
In an unexpected or inexplicable manner of arrival or occurrence.
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overkill »
An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal.
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pachyderm »
A member of the obsolete taxonomic group Pachydermata, grouping of thick-skinned, hoofed animals such as the rhinoceros, hippopotamus, elephant, pig and horse.
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packing heat »
Carrying one or more firearms on one's person, especially in a concealed manner.
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paint the town red »
To party or celebrate in a rowdy, wild manner, especially in a public place.
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pan out »
By swirling dirt or crushed rock in a pan of water, in the manner of a traditional prospector seeking gold.
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party pooper »
Someone who unnecessarily dampens fun.
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pay through the nose »
To pay a high price, especially an exorbitant or excessive amount, either in money or in some other manner.
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pelt of the dog »
An immoderate, excessive quantity of alcohol drunk the morning after whilst suffering withdrawal symptoms or a hangover, which goes beyond alleviating the complaint to causing drunkenness; cf. hair of the dog.
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pick up »
To point out (a person's behaviour, habits or actions),in a critical manner.
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play around »
To work with in a non-serious manner.
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play silly buggers »
To act in a stupid or reckless manner.
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play the fool »
To behave in a foolish or comical manner.
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pop in »
To visit in an impromptu manner.
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potter about »
To potter, to be gently active doing various things in an almost aimless manner.
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potter around »
To potter, to be gently active doing various things in an almost aimless manner.
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puddle jumper »
A small passenger airplane, typically used for shorter connecting trips to smaller airports.
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put away »
To catch a fly ball or tag out a baserunner.
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put on airs »
To become haughty, to assume a haughty manner.
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quick-and-dirty »
Done or constructed in a hasty, approximate, temporarily adequate manner, but not exact, fully formed, or reliable for a long period of time.
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quick-and-dirty »
Of or pertaining to the creation or repair of software or hardware in a manner which permits operation within a brief period of time, although with compromised functionality or reliability.
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raise Cain »
To behave in a disruptive manner.
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reinvent the wheel »
To redo work unnecessarily when it has already been done satisfactorily; to rethink an already working system, technique, etc. in a pointless attempt to improve it.
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ride roughshod over »
To act in a bullying or inconsiderate manner; to display disregard towards someone or something.
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ride tall in the saddle »
To act or conduct oneself in a manner that is imposing, impressive, resolute, or manly.
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ride tall in the saddle »
To ride a horse in an erect, imposing manner.
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ring off »
To finish a telephone conversation and disconnect.
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roadwarrior »
A person who carries a mobile device such as a laptop or PDA and uses wireless internet connections to work.
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roll out the red carpet »
To extend the utmost hospitality; to treat someone as an honored guest; to welcome or host, especially in a showy or extravagant manner.
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rub it in »
To add insult to injury; to emphasize one's strengths or another's weaknesses in a manner that degrades another.
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rub up against »
To touch another person with one's body in a sexually stimulating manner.
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rub up against »
Of pets. To touch a person's body in a friendly manner, seeking attention.
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rubber-chicken dinner »
A formal dinner or event thrown by politicians to raise funds.
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runner up »
second-placed competitor
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sell a bargain »
A species of wit, much in vogue about the latter end of the reign of Queen Anne, and frequently alluded to by Dean Swift, who says the maids of honour often amused themselves with it. It consisted in the seller naming his or her hinder parts, in answer to the question, What? which the buyer was artfully led to ask. As a specimen, take the following instance: A lady would come into a room full of company, apparently frightened, crying out "It is white, and follows me!" As soon as someone responded "What?" she sold him the bargain, by saying "Mine arse".
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sell down the river »
To betray, especially in a manner which causes serious difficulty for the one betrayed.
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sell ice to Eskimos »
To persuade people to go against their best interests or to accept something unnecessary or preposterous.
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sharp tongue »
The practice or characteristic of speaking to others in a harsh, critical, or insulting manner.
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shoo-in »
A candidate or contestant generally agreed upon as the presumptive winner; somebody who is well-liked or widely agreed upon.
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show the flag »
To represent one's country or some other group in a manner intended to suggest the authority or importance of that country or group.
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show up »
To outperform or one-up, often in an arrogant manner.
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sink one's teeth into »
To become involved in; particularly in an enthusiastic manner.
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skeleton crew »
The minimum number of personnel needed to operate and maintain an item at its most simple operating requirements, such as a ship or business, during an emergency or shut down, and at the same time, to keep vital functions operating.
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sleep in »
To sleep late; to go on sleeping past one's customary or planned hour.
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slowly but surely »
In a slow, yet careful manner
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so far so good »
Up to this point, all is OK.Well, you've packed your bags for the holiday, bought your tickets, reserved the hotel and put the dog in kennels. So far so good, now let's get to Minorca without any troubles.
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so on and so forth »
Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.
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soft shoe »
A speech, explanation, sales pitch, or other set of remarks delivered in a restrained or conciliatory manner in order to persuade, distract, or otherwise influence someone.
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some people »
Expresses disgust at the actions of a person; a response to a person doing something silly, bizarre, nonsensical or ill-mannered.
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sound off »
To hold forth about something in an opinionated manner.
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spanner »
A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.
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spanner »
A hand tool shaped like a small crank handle, for winding the spring of a wheel lock on a musket.
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spanner »
A problem, dilemma or obstacle; something unexpected or troublesome.
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spanner »
A stupid or unintelligent person; one prone to making mistakes, especially in language.
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spare the rod and spoil the child »
If one does not discipline a child, he or she will never learn obedience and good manners.
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spit the dummy »
To a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.
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stickhandle »
To deal capably and swiftly with a situation, especially in a manner which deflects potential problems.
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stickhandle »
To maintain individual possession of the puck or ball by controlling it with movements of one's stick, especially to do so in a skillful manner.
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still water runs deep »
A person with a calm appearance has, or may have, considerable inner emotion, character, or intellect
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still waters run deep »
A person with a calm appearance has, or may have, considerable inner emotion, character, or intellect.
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straight from the shoulder »
Done in a direct manner; blunt.
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strut one's stuff »
To behave, or to perform in a showy or ostentatious manner, especially in a way to impress others; to show off.
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take off »
To imitate, often in a satirical manner.
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take out of context »
To interpret something in a manner in which it was not intended to be understood, often deliberately.
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take over »
To annex a territory by conquest or invasion.
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talk back »
To reply impertinently; to answer in a cheeky manner.
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the die is cast »
The future is determined; there are no more options; events will proceed in an irreversible manner.
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the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get »
(vulgar) The sexual satisfactions that one receives from a spouse or romantic partner are not sufficient to compensate for the significant periods of bad faith and unpleasant treatment which such relationships routinely involve.1971, Allen Churchill, The Literary Decade, ISBN 9780135375228:Years later she expressed her disillusionment with sex by saying, "The fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."1999, Ben Sonnenberg, Lost Property: Memoirs and Confessions of a Bad Boy, ISBN 9781582430454, p. 93:Maitland got drunk at his parties and threw his arm around you and pulled you over to his wife and made you look down her dress, saying, "The trouble with marriage is that the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."2008, Joseph Heywood, Blue Wolf In Green Fire, ISBN 9781599213590, p. 63:"I can't believe a little pussy got me into dis mess." "Shit happens," Service said. "Sometimes the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."
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there's many a slip twixt cup and lip »
In any situation, however well planned, something can always go wrong.
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thin-skinned »
Having a thin skin.
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thin-skinned »
Overly sensitive to criticism; quick to take offence; touchy.
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throw a spanner in the works »
To be a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.
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throw down »
To accomplish or produce something in a grand, respectable, or successful manner; to "represent".
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throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick »
Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2005, Mike Busson (poster on UKScreen forum) Re: Voiceovers!, read at [1] on 02 Nov 06,In terms of places to send your URL or CD's, there's no easy answer. It really is a case of throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.2005, "forwardone" (administrator posting on the HYIPForum), re: Alertpay phishing email, read at [2] on 02 Nov 06,I also think that sometimes they send out phishing e-mails in the hope that it`ll hit people who do have an account with a particular organization. You know, throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick theory.2006, Rob Manuel, How to be funny, read in Comedy Soup on the BBC website at [3] on 02 Nov 06,Throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick. Be prolific and don't be afraid to make stuff that's rubbish. If you keep trying eventually you'll get there.2006, Rex Pierce, Re: [303rd-Talk] D Day read on 303rd Bomb Group Talk Forum at [4] on 02 Nov 06,Believe the planners worked on the principle of "throw enough mud at the wall, and some of it will stick".If enough (perhaps false or reckless) accusations are made against someone, his reputation will suffer, whether or not this is deserved2006, "money" (poster on eTalk Money), Some thoughts about compact surfing, read at [5] on 02 Nov 06,Word of advice NVUS time to distance yourself from LuukH as quickly as possible and dish some dirt, otherwise well the saying goes - throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.
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throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick »
Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2001, And still no one is shouting stop. read in The Kingdom archives at [1] on 02 Nov 06,Many team managers are of the philosophy that if you throw enough mud at the wall some of it will stick. They believe that team preparation is all about physical fitness. They run the players into the ground and they believe they will be "flying on the day".2001, Robert McCrum, Let them eat cake, in The Observer 16 Dec 01, read on Guardian Unlimited site at [2] on 02 Nov 06,Australian publishing boomed and in the past 10 years the country's literary culture has undergone a mini golden age, capped by Carey's triumph at the 2001 Booker Prize. As one Australian arts administrator said to me many years ago: 'Listen, mate, if you throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick.'2001, Chris Collin, Re: 2-cp speys on The Strathspey Server mailing list archive at [3] on 02 Nov 06,I am finding that "if you throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick". It doesn't always work of course (especially on the nights when the class is mostly the beginners), but the class seems to thrive on the challange.2005, Ray Craft (poster on The right scale blog), Fitzhooie and his Burden, read at [4] on 02 Nov 06,Prosecutors everywhere have bad habits of overcharging lots of cases, knowing that if the throw enough mud at the wall some of it will stick.2005, Sean Kelleher, Spike Milligan: His part in our downfall in Business 07 Aug 05, read at [5] on 02 Nov 06,As long as there is negligible regulation and enforcement anyone can actually try and do the job...Weak regulation allows the industry to build strategies on full time recruitment. The theory goes: throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick.c2005, Everything You've Learned About Marketing Is Wrong, read on LINC Performance website at [6] on 02 Nov 06,They have the money to continue to believe in the repetition side of the equation. You throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick. But it still isn
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throw one's cap over the windmill »
To act in a crazed manner.
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throw one's weight around »
To exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner.
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tickle someone's fancy »
To amuse, entertain, or appeal to someone; to stimulate someone's imagination in a favorable manner.
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tie up »
link, connection
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to the victor go the spoils »
The winner of a conflict wins additional benefits, beyond just the subject of the conflict.
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toy with »
Handling something in a careless or frivolous manner.
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tune in »
To select a channel, station, etc., as on television or radio.
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tune out »
To change the channel or frequency away from.
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under the radar »
Without attracting notice; in an undetected or secretive manner.
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up for »
Planned; next in line.
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walk around »
To walk with no real planned destination, but to just walk, to meander "around".
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walk the line »
To behave in an authorized or socially accepted manner, especially as prescribed by law or morality; to exercise self-control.
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waste breath »
To speak in a manner which is needless or futile; in discussion or argument to make points which are not appreciated or heeded.
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wear out »
Of a shirt, not tucked into the pants; worn in a casual manner.
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whack-a-mole »
The practice of trying to stop something that persistently occurs in an apparently random manner at the point where the occurrence is noticed, such as terminating spammers' e-mail accounts or closing pop-up advertisement windows.
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with flying colors »
Extremely well; in an exceptional, noteworthy, or extraordinary manner.
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wolf down »
Quickly and without regard for table manners.
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work spouse »
A man or woman in the workplace with whom one shares a special relationship having bonds similar to those of a marriage: special confidences, loyalties, shared jokes and experiences, and unusual degree of honesty or openness.
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worry wart »
One who worries excessively or unnecessarily.
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you name it »
Used after a short list to show that further examples are unnecessary; all kinds of things.
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you shouldn't have »
Used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity, especially when receiving a gift.
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