abstract nonsense »
Details which involve diagram chasing.
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add up »
To make sense; to be reasonable or consistent.
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baggage »
In a metaphorical sense, factors that restrict a person's freedom, often in an intellectual or psychological way: emotional baggage.
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blind as a bat »
Nearly totally blind, having a very poor sense of vision.
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blow smoke »
To speak with a lack of credibility, sense, purpose, or truth; to speak nonsense.
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born in a barn »
Lacking a sense of etiquette; ill-mannered.
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chip on one's shoulder »
A habitually combative attitude, usually because of a harboured grievance, sense of inferiority, or having something to prove.
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coals to Newcastle »
A pointless venture, in the sense of sending something to a place where it's made, or where they already have an abundance.
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come unhinged »
To become angered or crazy; to lose control of one's senses or sanity.
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dead »
Without interest to one of the senses; dull; flat.
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do one »
To depart from a place, often with a sense of urgency.
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ears are burning »
Being the topic of discussion in another place; or sensing that this is happening.
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fear »
A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.
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fiddle faddle »
nonsense
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fool's errand »
A foolish undertaking, especially one that is purposeless, fruitless, nonsensical, or certain to fail.
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