kiss up »
To pay false flattery to another, particularly a superior at work, in order to get special attention.
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knock back »
To drink an alcoholic beverage swiftly or often.
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knock down »
To hit or knock (something), intentionally or accidentally, so that it falls.
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knock up »
To gently hit the ball back and forth before a tennis match, as practice or warm-up, and to gauge the state of the playing surface, lighting, etc. See knock-up.
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knock-on effect »
A secondary, often unintended effect.
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knocked for a six »
to be defeated; outwitted; outfoxed; beaten
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knowledge is power »
With knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of his objectives will certainly increase.
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laced-up »
Fastened with a lace.
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land on one's feet »
To be lucky, or successful, often in difficult situations.
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lay off »
From employment, e.g. at a time of low business volume, often with a severance package.
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lay open »
In Japan and South Korea, to publish a patent for initial public review, prior to the formal application for registration.
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less is more »
That which is less complicated is often better understood and more appreciated than what is more complicated; simplicity is preferable to complexity; brevity in communication is more effective than verbosity.1855, Robert Browning, "Men and Women":Well, less is more, Lucrezia: I am judged.1954, "'Less Is More'," Time, 14 Jun.:The essence of Mies's architectural philosophy is in his famous and sometimes derided phrase, "Less is more." This means, he says, having "the greatest effect with the least means."2007, Gia Kourlas, "Dance Review: An Ordered World Defined With Soothing Spareness," New York Times, 3 Mar. (retrieved 22 Oct. 2008):The program, which features two premieres
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let the cat out of the bag »
To disclose a secret; to let a secret be known, often inadvertently.
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level up »
To progress to the next level of player character stats and abilities. Often used in role-playing games when the character has aquired enough experience points.
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life and limb »
Existence together with bodily faculties.
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