and counting »
Used to show that the number previously mentioned is continuously changing, i.e. increasing or decreasing.
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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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beg off »
To avoid, or cancel some event that one has previously arranged with someone.
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big break »
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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break ground »
To initiate a new venture, or to advance beyond previous achievements.
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change one's mind »
To convince someone to make a decision differing from what a previous one.
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come out of the closet »
To tell others about homosexuality, bisexuality or any minority or disapproved-of belief, preference, etc., where previously this had been kept secret.
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cry off »
To cancel something that one has previously arranged with someone.
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dark horse »
A candidate who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice.
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follow suit »
To play a card of the same suit as the previous or leading card.
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go back to the drawing board »
To start again; to scrap a previous idea or plan and try again from the beginning.
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have second thoughts »
To change one's opinion, or be uneasy about a previous decision.
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he who laughs last laughs best »
success is better after having previously endured ridicule.
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hear, hear »
Let us hear and applaud the previous speaker; I endorse the previous statement; Expression of support, agreement, or enthusiasm for what has just been said.
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jump the shark »
To undergo a storyline development which is so ridiculous that previous quality is considered to have been lost.
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