rake »
A set of coupled rail vehicles, normally coaches or wagons.
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scream »
A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.
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seller's market »
An excess of demand over supply, leading to abnormally high prices; a market condition favoring the seller.
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so quiet one can hear a pin drop »
Said during a lull in a normally bustling place or scene, or as the result of a sudden dramatic or tense moment.
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standard fare »
Something which is normal, routine, or unexceptional; something which is commonly provided or encountered.
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tell all »
To reveal everything, particularly information that is normally withheld.
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the terrorists will have won »
Phrase used following a description of an activity to indicate that if that activity is not continued or carried out, those who seek to disrupt normal activities through terror will have succeeded, an which is an unacceptable result.
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tiger team »
An engineering or other group assembled to tackle especially difficult or critical problems, often outside the normal chain of command.
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wild horses »
A force not subject to human control and normally stronger than a man.
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you make the bed you lie in »
A person's circumstances are normally the result of his or her own actions.
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