accident of birth »
Reference to the fact that various benefits or detriments to the life of a person arise from the circumstances into which that person was born, these being entirely beyond his control.
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all along »
The entire time; always.
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all in »
tired out
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burn out »
To tire due to overwork.
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burn rubber »
To accelerate so rapidly from standstill that it leaves a mark of burnt rubber on the road from the tire.
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buy out »
To purchase the entire stock or extent of something.
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call it a day »
To retire.
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company »
As he had worked for the CIA for over 30 years, he would soon take retirement from the company.
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company »
The entire crew of a ship.
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dead as a doorknob »
Entirely, unquestionably or certainly dead.
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drink off »
To drink the entirety of in a short period; originally and especially, in a single gulp.
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eat up »
To accept or believe entirely, immediately, and without questioning.
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economical with the truth »
Not telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire.
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fed up »
Frustrated, annoyed, tired .
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flight of fancy »
An idea, narrative, suggestion, etc. which is extremely imaginative and which appears to be entirely unrealistic, untrue, or impractical; thinking which is very speculative.
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for all the world »
Entirely, to all appearances.
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full-fledged »
Having full qualification, credentials or preparation; entire; real.
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go the whole hog »
To do something as entirely or completely as possible; to reserve or hold back nothing.
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grand total »
The entire or final sum.
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hang up one's boots »
Retire, call it a day.
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head to toe »
Entirely; completely; over one's full body.
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in one's element »
In a situation which is entirely appropriate or familiar.
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kit and caboodle »
Everything entirely, the whole lot.
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knock up »
To exhaust; wear out; weary; beat; tire out; to fatigue until unable to do more.
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lay rubber »
To accelerate so rapidly from standstill that it leaves a mark of burnt rubber on the road from the tire.
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of sorts »
Resembling; similar to; in a way; partial or not entire; somewhat.
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out of gas »
Tired; lacking energy or motivation.
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settle for »
To accept or allow something, especially something not entirely desirable.
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sleepy head »
A very tired person.
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spare tire »
An extra wheel or tire carried as a replacement in case of a flat.
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spare tire »
Excess weight or fat accumulated near the waist.
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swan song »
A final performance or accomplishment, especially one before retirement.
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take with a pinch of salt »
Not take entirely seriously.
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the whole shooting match »
Everything; the entire collection, endeavor, or activity.
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there but for the grace of God go I »
A recognition that others' misfortune could be one's own, if it weren't for the blessing/kindness/luck bestowed by fate or the Divine.Man's fate is in God's hands.More generally, our fate is not entirely in our own hands.
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through and through »
Completely; entirely; fundamentally.
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tire out »
To make someone tired; to exhaust.
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tired and emotional »
Drunk.
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to the gills »
Entirely or extremely; to the greatest degree possible.
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track record »
An organization's, product's, or person's past performance reviewed in its entirety, usually for the purpose of making a judgment.
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tucker out »
To exhaust; to tire out.
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turn in »
To go to sleep; retire to bed.
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walk in the snow »
An occasion when a momentous career decision is made, especially a decision to resign or retire.
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washed out »
To be very tired and lacking energy.
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wear out »
To become exhausted, tired, fatigued, or weary, as by continued strain or exertion.
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whole shebang »
Everything; the entire thing.
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