bite the dust »
To quit, or fail.
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brickbat »
For example, it's quite common for magazines to have a section called Bouquets and Brickbats for compliments and criticisms.
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call it even »
To declare debts resolved or favors or other exchange equitable.
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call it quits »
To conclude; to quit or stop an activity.
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can it »
To silence; to quit doing something; to put an end to something.
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carry a torch for »
[2] To harbor feelings of love despite not being in a relationship; generally unrequited or after a relationship has ended, and sometimes implying secret feelings. There is the implication of keeping hope alive.
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close, but no cigar »
That's almost correct, but not quite.
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den of iniquity »
A place of immoral behavior, usually of a sexual type.
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fold one's tent »
To withdraw, especially in a discreet manner; to disengage; to quit.
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have to do with the price of tea in China »
To have any relation or bearing whatsoever on the topic at hand, usually used to emphasize the lack of relationship of a non sequitur.
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keep buggin on »
Never quit; go on
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kick the habit »
To recover from or quit an addiction or habit. For example, to quit smoking, drinking, burping, or drug addiction.
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lone gunman »
An individual person who acts on his or her own initiative, without partners, especially one who has sole responsibility for doing something questionable, confidential, or iniquitous.
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not quite »
Almost, very nearly.
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on the tip of one's tongue »
Known but not quite remembered.
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