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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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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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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company »
In legal context, an entity that manufactures or sells products , or provides services as a commercial venture. A corporation.
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daylight robbery »
An exorbitant charge for a product or service.
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dead »
Unproductive.
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double cream »
dairy product
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dry eye »
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca , an eye disease caused by decreased tear production.
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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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grind to a halt »
Coming to a standstill, or ceasing to be productive or make progress, due to an obstacle.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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time is money »
When a person's time is not used productively; time is valuable and should not be wasted.
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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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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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whistle Dixie »
To engage in a pointless or unproductive activity; to do something without resolve, seriousness or commitment.
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