as far as »
With respect to; as relates to.
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brass ring »
Figuratively, a prize or goal. Often used with respect to employment goals e.g. promotion, better job, etc.
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cock a snook »
To spread one hand, place the thumb on the nose and wriggle some of the fingers as a gesture of disrespect.
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cold shoulder »
A deliberate act of disrespect; a slight or snub.
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come about »
To tack; to change tack; to maneuver the bow of a sailing vessel across the wind so that the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other; to position a boat with respect to the wind after tacking.
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company »
In non-legal context, any business, without respect to incorporation.
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down on one's luck »
Unlucky or undergoing a period of bad luck, especially with respect to financial matters.
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for all intents and purposes »
For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically speaking.
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give face »
To honor; to pay respect.
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give the time of day »
To acknowledge somebody; to give somebody any respect or attention.
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high road »
A course of action which is honorable, dignified, or respectable.
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hold one's own »
To stand up to; to give a respectable performance; to provide worthy competition.
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hoover up »
Into a vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand.
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in so far as »
With respect to.
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in spite of »
Despite, irrespective of, notwithstanding.
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