angle for »
To try to obtain something by subtle indirect means. Political manoeuvres, suggestion, etc.
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apply oneself »
To put forth a concerted effort; to try; to focus.
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bank night »
An event where patrons are enticed to buy entry tickets into some venue, for example a movie theater, with the anticipation that they will be entered into a drawing to win an amount of money if their ticket is drawn and they are on-site at the time of the winning.
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baptism by fire »
A trying ordeal that was not experienced before.
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be after »
To try to obtain.
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be after »
To try to capture.
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big break »
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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bite off more than one can chew »
To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.
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break into »
To try to start in a profession or business.
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captain of industry »
A prominent business person who owns or is the highest-ranking executive of one or more major firms, especially one who has considerable wealth and influence.
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cat and mouse game »
Two individuals and/or groups repeatedly keeping check on each other in a suspicious or self-protective way, often with the goal of one or both parties trying to gain a malicious advantage over the other.
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chicken feed »
Food given to poultry.
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city slicker »
One accustomed to a city or urban lifestyle or unsuited to life in the country.
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country mile »
A long way, a great distance.
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crashpad »
In the aviation industry, used for a place of temporary lodging for airline flight crews.
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