a drop in the bucket »
An effort or action having very little overall influence, especially as compared to a huge problem.
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ahead of the game »
Having completed a task before it is due; ready, prepared, or anticipating.
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all set »
Ready; prepared.
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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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at home »
In the home of one's parents.
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batten down the hatches »
Prepare for trouble.
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bridge »
A device which connects two or more computer buses, typically in a transparent manner.
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by the skin of one's teeth »
Barely; closely; by a narrow margin; with nothing to spare.
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by the way »
Incidentally; a parenthetical statement not timely, central, or crucial to the topic at hand; foregone, passed by, something that has already happened.
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caught with one's pants down »
Caught off guard, unprepared, or in an embarrassing situation.
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chip off the old block »
Someone who takes after their parent.
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circle the wagons »
To prepare to defend against an attack.
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clear the decks »
To prepare for action.
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cook up »
To prepare a heroin dose by heating.
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cook up »
To prepare a meal.
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