booze can »
A nightclub or bar, especially one which operates illegally or is otherwise disreputable.
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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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fire on all cylinders »
To operate as effectively as possible.
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knuckle under »
To yield or cooperate when pressured or forced to do so.
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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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play ball »
To work together; to cooperate.
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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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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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start up »
To begin to operate.
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swim with sharks »
To operate among dangerous people.
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| BTW, Why won't you become an editor? |
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