somewhere along the line »
At some unspecified time; eventually or once; at some point.
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straighten out »
To eliminate confusion from or concerning.
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stuck up »
Snobbish, conceited; believing oneself to be better than others; haughty.
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take a number »
Recognize that many others are in the same situation; recognize that one's concerns are not of high priority; be prepared to wait.
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take one's eye off the ball »
To lose one's concentration on what is most important.
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tempus fugit »
time flies (used as an alternative to this phrase)."Meanwhile, the irreplaceable time escapes", expressing concern that one's limited time is being consumed by something which may have little intrinsic substance or importance at that moment.
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test bed »
Any venue, setup, etc. used for experimentation, testing, proving a concept, etc.
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that's that »
There is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter.
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touch a nerve »
To make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or embarrassment.
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touch%C3%A9 »
Used in a conversation or debate to concede a point as true, often in response to a successful counter of one's own logic.
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under one's hat »
Concealed; confidential; secret.
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virgin territory »
By extension, ideas or concepts or activities that have not yet been tried, explored or developed.
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what of it »
So what? Who cares? Expresses disinterest, disregard or lack of concern.
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whisper campaign »
A method of persuasion in which damaging rumors or innuendo are deliberately spread concerning a person or other target, while the source of the rumors tries to avoid detection.
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zero in on »
To concentrate or focus one's attention on at task.
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