a house is not a home »
A home is not merely a building but requires inhabitants and a friendly atmosphere.
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above and beyond »
More than is expected or required.
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as long as »
Depending upon some condition or requirement; provided that; if, assuming; so long as.
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ask around »
To enquire about something to different people.
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ask round »
To enquire about something to different people.
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by the book »
In a manner which adheres strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.
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by-the-book »
Adhering strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.
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calls for »
Requires; needs to
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center field »
A central role in some activity that requires speed.
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chip in »
To put into the pot the amount of chips or money required to continue.
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dead »
No longer used or required.
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deadbeat dad »
A man, especially one who is divorced or estranged from his partner, who fails to provide monetary child support when he is legally required to do so.
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deep end »
A situation where expertise or experience is required.
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desperate times require desperate measures »
Alternative form of desperate times call for desperate measures.
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draw a blank »
To be unable to produce a required piece of information.
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