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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enquire after »
To ask about the health of someone.
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fall off a truck »
Of an item of merchandise, to come into a person's possession without having been paid for; to be acquired illegally.
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fall off the back of a lorry »
Of an item of merchandise, to come into a perons's possession without having been paid for; to have been acquired illegally.
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fill the bill »
To satisfy a need; to serve a purpose; to fulfill specified requirements.
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get a handle on »
To build or acquire a basic level of understanding or control.
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homeless dumping »
The practice of hospital employees or emergency workers releasing homeless patients on the streets instead of placing them into the custody of a relative or shelter or retaining them in a hospital where they may require expensive medical care.
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inquire after »
To ask about the health of someone.
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inquire of »
To ask someone.
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latch onto »
To obtain, acquire or get and keep hold of something.
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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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level up »
To progress to the next level of player character stats and abilities. Often used in role-playing games when the character has aquired enough experience points.
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on demand »
When needed or required.
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pay one's dues »
To acquire status or to earn the right to enjoy certain benefits, especially through lengthy experience, hardship, or service to an organization.
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penny for your thoughts »
Used to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted.
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point blank »
The distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for the effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.
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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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set the stage »
To prepare; to establish the basis or required conditions.
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shape up or ship out »
To either improve one's behavior or else be required to leave; to either improve one's performance in an activity or else withdraw from that activity completely.
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skeleton crew »
The minimum number of personnel needed to operate and maintain an item at its most simple operating requirements, such as a ship or business, during an emergency or shut down, and at the same time, to keep vital functions operating.
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so long as »
Depending upon some condition or requirement; provided that; if, assuming; as long as.
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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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stop press »
The event or news article important enough to delay or interrupt the print, or require a reprint, of a publication, particularly of a newspaper edition.
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supposed to »
Required.
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take on »
To acquire, bring in, or introduce.
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time off »
A period of time where one is not required to work.
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what's eating somebody »
? Inquired of somebody who is upset, worried, angry, etc.
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whatever it takes »
Anything that may be required to achieve an objective.
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winkle out »
To acquire something or someone with difficulty.
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