at hand »
Near; soon; approaching; imminent.
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bark up the wrong tree »
To attempt or pursue the wrong thing; to take the wrong approach; to follow a false lead.
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bear down »
To approach another vessel from windward.
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bear down on »
To approach someone in a very determined way.
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change horses in midstream »
To change plans or approaches at an inopportune time, such as when an effort is already underway, generally considered an inadvisable thing to do.
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come up »
To come towards, to approach.
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do one's damnedest »
To do one's utmost; to make every effort or to try every possible approach or way.
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do one's darnedest »
To do one's utmost; to make every effort or to try every possible approach or way.
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down to the wire »
At the very end of a process or project, especially one with a fast-approaching deadline.
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draw on »
To approach, come nearer, as evening.
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drawing near »
approaching
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hit on »
To flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc.
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kick oneself »
To reproach oneself for making a mistake or missing an opportunity.
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not touch something with a ten foot pole »
To approach something or someone.
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now you're cooking »
A phrase, often given in response, meaning that the subject has switched to a more suitable or more efficient approach.
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nut-cutting time »
Time to exert maximum effort, for example, due to an approaching deadline or a looming competitive situation.
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on the right track »
Using the correct general approach to a particular task or problem; pursuing something in a promising way.
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on the way »
Coming, approaching.
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play it safe »
To take a cautious, risk-free approach.
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roach coach »
Whimsically, a catering or food truck.
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seagull approach »
The occurence of casual, ill-informed and hasty decisions or comments made by outside authorities who lack an understanding of the local issues or a real understanding of the facts of a particular situ.
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shotgun approach »
An approach in which the subject is indiscriminate and haphazard, using breadth, spread, or quantity in lieu of accuracy, planning, etc.
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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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sneak up »
To approach a person or animal without being seen or heard.
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sneak up on »
To approach a person or animal without being seen or heard.
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telling off »
A reprimand, reproach, or lecture.
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thin end of the wedge »
Something that if allowed or accepted to a small degree would lead to systematic encroachment.
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throw down »
To fight, incite to fight, or approach with the intent to fight; to make a stand.
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verge on »
To approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something.
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