and counting »
Used to show that the number previously mentioned is continuously changing, i.e. increasing or decreasing.
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at a moment's notice »
Immediately; instantaneously; without need of warning.
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at once »
At the same time; simultaneously; together.
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at the high port »
At once; unhesitatingly; quickly and vigorously.
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back down »
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.
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balancing act »
A performance that involves balancing things precariously and suspensefully.
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bang on about »
To keep talking endlessly about the same subject.
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be on the edge of one's seat »
To be in suspense; to wait eagerly or anxiously for some resolution.
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because you touch yourself at night »
Used to humourously deflect a request for a reason.
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beg off »
To avoid, or cancel some event that one has previously arranged with someone.
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big break »
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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blow out of proportion »
To overreact to or overstate; to treat too seriously or be overly concerned with.
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blow up »
To fail disastrously.
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blow up in one's face »
To fail disastrously.
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brass-neck »
To behave boldly or shamelessly.
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