booze can »
A nightclub or bar, especially one which operates illegally or is otherwise disreputable.
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bugger up »
To break or spoil something, or make it inoperative, useless etc.
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business end »
The part of a tool or other similar item, that is physically used for its operation, rather than the part which is held.
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cross the aisle »
To vote, unite, or otherwise co-operate with members of another political party in order to achieve governmental or political action.
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dead »
Broken or inoperable.
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fire on all cylinders »
To operate as effectively as possible.
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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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good to go »
Ready for use or ready for normal operation, especially after repair or renewal.
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hand in glove »
In very close cooperation.
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hand-in-glove »
Closely cooperative.
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horse opera »
A theatrical production, film, or program on radio or television depicting adventures of characters in the American Old West; a western.
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horse opera »
An equestrian show, as in a circus.
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it takes two to tango »
Some things need the active cooperation of two parties; blame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.
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knuckle under »
To yield or cooperate when pressured or forced to do so.
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many hands make light work »
A large number of people co-operating can perform tasks easily.
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