acid test »
A rigorous test or appraisal of the quality or worth of something.
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acid test »
To test for the truth.
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all over but the shouting »
The substance of the contest is complete, leaving only the cheering.
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at all »
Indicating degree, quantity or frequency greater than zero; to the slightest degree, in any way, somewhat, rather.
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booby prize »
A prize or status, often unwelcome, awarded as a joke or disincentive to the loser of a contest or for poor performance.
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call off the dogs »
During a one-sided sports contest, to remove the first-string unit of a team from the game after dominating the opponent.
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cheat sheet »
A sheet of paper containing notes used to assist on a test.
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controlled substance »
Except for very limited professional testing purposes.
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coug it »
To suddenly lose a contest through reversal of fortune, mistakes, or bad judgment. The phrase is analogous to "blow it", or "snatch defeat from the jaws of victory".
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cough up »
To lose a competition by one's own mistakes, usually near the end of the contest.
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cutting edge »
The forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.
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dead heat »
A close race or contest in which no winner is apparent.
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draw the short straw »
To select the shortest straw or other object while drawing straws.
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eat one's own dog food »
To test the beta programs that are in the test phase on one's own computers; to dogfood.
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edge out »
To win in a contest or a game by a narrow margin of victory.
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