all hell broke loose »
A great disaster happened or chaos ensued.
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answer back »
To issue echo characters, protocol responses, reflexive connection requests, etc.
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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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bigger fish to fry »
A much more pressing issue to attend to.
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blame Canada »
A catch phrase for shifting attention away from a serious social issue by laying responsibility with Canada.
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can of worms »
A troublesome situation; an issue whose resolution is difficult or contentious, but not necessarily complex.
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chase a rainbow »
To pursue something illusory, impractical, or impossible.
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chase after »
To pursue someone with romantic intentions; to woo.
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chase down »
To pursue and apprehend someone.
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come out »
To be published, be issued.
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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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fudge the issue »
Adopt a solution to a specific problem which does not address the larger, more general problem of which the specific problem is an instance.
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get it »
To possess a preferred outlook on a given issue or issues.
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give chase »
To chase or pursue a person.
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grasp at straws »
To guess randomly at or pursue any apparent option, as due to lack of options or information.
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