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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nickel and dime »
Small time; operating on a small scale; involving small amounts of money; petty or cheap.
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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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oil burner »
A device whose operation causes apparent combustion of lubricating oil.
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out of whack »
Not working or operating properly.
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play ball »
To work together; to cooperate.
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power up »
To turn the electrical power on to a device as a precondition to make it operational.
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power up »
To become ready for operation as a result of the provision of electrical power.
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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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rag-chewing »
A phrase used by morse code operators for a longer than usual conversation, generally a conversation extending about 30 minutes.
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ramp up »
Of a project or operation, to start up.
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run off »
To operate by a particular energy source.
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run on »
To operate with a particular energy source.
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run on fumes »
By extension, to operate with few resources or little money.
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run on fumes »
To operate a vehicle that is low on fuel.
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shift gears »
To change pace or mode of operation.
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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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smooth operator »
A person who accomplishes tasks with efficiency and grace, especially one with verbal skills who is persuasive in interpersonal relationships, negotiation, etc.
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smooth operator »
A skillful, manipulative person, con artist, or clever scoundrel.
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soap opera »
TV series
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start up »
To begin to operate.
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swim with sharks »
To operate among dangerous people.
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under way »
In operation, in progress, commenced.
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