ass into gear »
Get going; get moving; start producing.
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bottom of the line »
The worst, the most lackluster, or lowest quality currently on the market, especially among selections in a product line.
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break a leg »
To perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.
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bring forth »
To produce, bear as fruit.
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bring forth »
To display, produce, bring out for display.
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brown power »
The production of electricity made from conventional sources, such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.
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busy work »
Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
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can of worms »
A complex, troublesome situation arising when a decision or action produces considerable subsequent problems.
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carry a tune »
To produce music, especially to sing, with accurate pitch.
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carry one's weight »
To contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.
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cash cow »
A product, service, or enterprise that generates ongoing, high net free cash flows.
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catch flies »
An ostensible product of awkwardly having one's mouth open wide.
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chain reaction »
A nuclear reaction in which particles produced by the fission of one atom trigger fissions of other atoms.
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company »
In legal context, an entity that manufactures or sells products , or provides services as a commercial venture. A corporation.
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crank out »
To produce in large volumes mechanically or as if by machine.
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daylight robbery »
An exorbitant charge for a product or service.
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dead »
Unproductive.
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do a number on »
To damage; to treat harshly; to produce ill effects.
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double cream »
dairy product
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draw a blank »
To be unable to produce a required piece of information.
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dry eye »
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca , an eye disease caused by decreased tear production.
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eat one's own dog food »
To use or consume the economic goods or services that oneself is producing; to be part of a closed household economy.
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factor space »
In a product space.
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feed the dragon »
To buy or sell products labeled as "Made in China.".
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give birth »
To produce new life into the world; to have a baby. Transitive when used with to.
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grind to a halt »
Coming to a standstill, or ceasing to be productive or make progress, due to an obstacle.
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guilt trip »
Remarks intended to produce such a feeling.
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hit one out of the ballpark »
To produce a spectacular achievement.
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holding pattern »
Any failure to advance; useless or unproductive activity.
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horse opera »
A theatrical production, film, or program on radio or television depicting adventures of characters in the American Old West; a western.
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installed base »
The number of units of a system or product that are currently in use.
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it's not the whistle that pulls the train »
Boasting and loud talk should not be mistaken for the work that produces real achievements; bravado is no proof of action.1956, James Reston, "Washington: It's Not the Whistle that Pulls the Train," New York Times, 1 July, p. E8:
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knacker's yard »
That area of a slaughterhouse where carcasses unfit for human consumption are rendered down to produce useful materials such as glue.
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lay an egg »
To produce a failure or flop; to do something which is unsuccessful.
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lay an egg »
To produce an egg.
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lead time »
The amount of time between the initiation of some process and its completion, e.g. the time required to manufacture or procure a product; the time required before something can be provided or delivered.
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leather working »
The technology of making products from leather.
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make for »
To tend to produce or result in.
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nervous hit »
A production which receives generally favorably notice, but is not assured of success.
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on the anvil »
Refers to anything in the making, being created, or in production, especially in the metalworking field.
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palm off »
To attempt to pass off a counterfeit or inferior product as genuine.
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peel out »
To start abruptly from a standing stop, accelerating rapidly, especially so as to produce skid marks.
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perfect storm »
A powerful hurricane or other major weather disturbance, especially as produced by a combination of meteorological conditions.
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piece of work »
A product or manufactured article, especially an item of art or craft.
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price out of the market »
To charge an exorbitant price for a service or product so that no one will purchase it.
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pull the plug »
To cease from production or publication.
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put across »
To perform a theatrical production.
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real job »
A job which requires the employee to, work regular hours for a consistent wage that often exceeds the provisions of applicable minimum wage legislation. A job that produces a living wage.
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sell out »
To sell all of a product that is in stock.
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sell-by date »
The final date on which a perishable product can be legally sold to the public.
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sexual enjoyment »
Sexual intercourse that produces physical and psychological pleasure.
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shake a leg »
To get busy; to get going; to be productive.
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showstopper »
A performance or segment of a theatrical production that induces a positive reaction strong enough to pause the production.
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snake oil »
Any product with exaggerated marketing but questionable or unverifiable quality.
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spaghetti western »
Nickname for a motion picture produced by an Italian-based company and filmed in Europe, depicting a tale of cowboys and desperadoes set in the American Old West.
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spark spread »
The difference between the cost of the fuel required to produce a unit of electricity, and the price of that same unit of electricity.
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tart up »
To modify or repackage a product, service, or idea to make it more attractive or easier to sell.
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teething troubles »
Small problems such as are to be expected with some any new and untried system or product.
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throw down »
To accomplish or produce something in a grand, respectable, or successful manner; to "represent".
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time is money »
When a person's time is not used productively; time is valuable and should not be wasted.
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to that end »
For that reason, with that goal, intending to produce that result.
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too many cooks spoil the broth »
If too many people try to take charge at a task, the end product might be ruined.
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top of the line »
The best, fanciest, or highest quality, especially among selections in a product line.
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touch a nerve »
To make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or embarrassment.
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track record »
An organization's, product's, or person's past performance reviewed in its entirety, usually for the purpose of making a judgment.
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trump up »
Heavily publicise, promote or market a product.
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try out one's own chops »
To produce one's own records with one's own vocals.
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turn out »
To produce; make.
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turn over »
To produce, complete, or cycle through.
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whip up »
To produce something quickly, especially of a meal.
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whistle Dixie »
To engage in a pointless or unproductive activity; to do something without resolve, seriousness or commitment.
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white lie »
A deliberate, untrue statement which does no harm or is intended to produce a favorable result.
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whomp up »
To produce quickly, particularly a meal.
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write up »
To produce by writing.
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you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear »
It is not possible to produce something refined, admirable, or valuable from something which is unrefined, unpleasant, or of little or no value.
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