a new broom sweeps clean »
New management will often make radical changes.
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bright-line rule »
A clearly defined rule or standard, comprised of objective factors, which leaves little or no room for varying interpretation.
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brighten up »
Brighten up a room.
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call on »
In a classroom, to select a student.
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do up »
To redecorate a room etc.
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elbow room »
Freedom or leeway.
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elbow room »
Room or space in which to move or maneuver.
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elephant in the room »
A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.
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engine room »
A compartment on a ship in which the engine machinery is located.
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engine room »
The source of power in a team or other group.
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get a room »
A jocular or sarcastic expression commanding a couple to stop displaying affection in public, and to rent a hotel or motel room to continue amorous activities in private.
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in shape »
I guess I'd better get my room in shape if I have guests.
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love nest »
A room, especially a bedroom or boudoir, used for sexual intercourse.
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mercury »
A silvery-colored metallic chemical element, liquid at room temperature, with atomic number 80 and symbol Hg.
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offer affordances »
To give elbow room or leeway for something to happen.
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