switch off »
To alternate between; to trade.
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take its toll »
To affect, especially negatively; to damage or degrade; to cause destruction.
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taper off »
To diminish or lessen gradually; to become smaller, slower, quieter, etc.
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trick of the trade »
A shortcut or other quick, or very effective way of doing things, that professional workers learn from experience.
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try one's hand »
To attempt a skill, craft, or trade.
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tune in »
To select a channel, station, etc., as on television or radio.
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two wrongs don't make a right »
(ethics) A wrongful action is not a morally appropriate way to correct or cancel a previous wrongful action.1915, William MacLeod Raine, The Highgrader, ch. 15:"But when it comes to taking what belongs to another
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under the radar »
Without attracting notice; in an undetected or secretive manner.
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walk the line »
To participate in the procession at a graduation ceremony; to graduate.
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wear off »
To disappear because of being abraded, over-polished, or abused.
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work out »
To extract gradually.
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