against the grain »
To sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface.
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all ears »
Awaiting an explanation.
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allow for »
To take into account when making plans.
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at cross-purposes »
Mutually misunderstanding each other's plans, intentions or meanings.
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back down »
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.
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bad joke »
A situation that is badly planned, or illogical.
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beam up »
To be teleported over a long distance by means of a specific imaginary technology, specifically from the surface of a planet to an orbiting starship.
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best bet »
The best proposal or plan.
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best laid plans »
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the outcome is uncertain.
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bottle out »
To fail to perform a promised or planned action due to lack of courage.
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bring forward »
To make something happen earlier than originally planned.
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brown thumb »
Lack of skill at growing plants; something possessed by a poor gardener.
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carry on »
To take baggage or luggage onto an airplane, rather than check it.
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castle in the air »
A visionary project or scheme; a day-dream; an idle fancy; a pipe dream; any plan, desire, or idea that is unlikely to be ever realized; a near impossibility.
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change horses in midstream »
To change plans or approaches at an inopportune time, such as when an effort is already underway, generally considered an inadvisable thing to do.
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