add fuel to the fire »
To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.
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bought the farm »
Simple past tense and past participle of buy the farm: died; often refers to death in battle.
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cool one's jets »
To become less excited, intense, or active.
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crash course »
A quick, intense course of learning, especially one which is informal or hurried.
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done a bunk »
Simple past tense and past participle of do a bunk.
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dyed in the wool »
Simple past tense and past participle of dye in the wool.
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for all one is worth »
Intensely, vigorously, with as much effort as one can supply.
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full tilt boogie »
Intensely, fast paced.
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hate somebody's guts »
To despise; to hate intensely or passionately.
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have it large »
To engage intensely in pleasure-seeking activities.
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mug up »
To study intensely.
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mutual admiration society »
A group of two or more people, in a workplace or other social environment, who routinely express considerable esteem and support for one another, sometimes to the point of exaggeration or pretense.
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on edge »
Tense, nervous or irritable.
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peed off »
Simple past tense and past participle of pee off.
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pitched battle »
An intense, rancorous argument or confrontation.
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sainted »
Simple past tense and past participle of saint.
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shacked up »
Simple past tense and past participle of shack up.
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so quiet one can hear a pin drop »
Said during a lull in a normally bustling place or scene, or as the result of a sudden dramatic or tense moment.
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something awful »
Intensely or extremely; badly; in the worst way.
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tickled pink »
Simple past tense and past participle of tickle pink.
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tuckered out »
Simple past tense and past participle of tucker out.
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will on »
To wish intensely that someone succeeds in what they are doing. Often implies a silent, or almost inaudible wish.
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with a vengeance »
Intensely motivated; resolute; forceful.
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