reinvent the wheel »
To redo work unnecessarily when it has already been done satisfactorily; to rethink an already working system, technique, etc. in a pointless attempt to improve it.
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right back »
Used in several informal constructions to indicate return -- especially imminent return to a point of origin.
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ring back »
To return a phone call.
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run away with »
To leave secretly with another person. Usually with the intention of getting married or of living together against the wishes of the family.
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run off with »
To leave with someone with the intention of living with them or marrying them. Usually in secret because other people think it is wrong.
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run out the clock »
To preserve a lead in a game by retaining possession, to waste time.
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secret agent »
spy
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sell »
To pretend that an opponent's blows or maneuvers are causing legitimate injury; to act.
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shoot off at the mouth »
Don't let [presidential press secretary Ron] Ziegler shoot off at the mouth without our knowledge.
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shoot off at the mouth »
To disclose some information that was supposed to be secret.
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shroud »
A covered place used as a retreat or shelter, as a cave or den; also, a vault or crypt.
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sitting pretty »
Having a comfortable or certain supply of money or resources.
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sitting pretty »
In a favorable situation, especially a situation in which one possesses an advantage.
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smell the barn »
To experience heightened anticipation or to act with renewed speed or energy as one approaches a destination, goal, or other desired outcome, like a livestock animal at day's end returning to its barn.
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snappy comeback »
A prompt, clever retort.
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