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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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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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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oil burner »
A device whose operation causes apparent combustion of lubricating oil.
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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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ramp up »
Of a project or operation, to start up.
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shift gears »
To change pace or mode of operation.
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under way »
In operation, in progress, commenced.
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