ark ruffian »
Rogues who, in conjunction with watermen, robbed, and sometimes murdered, on the water, by picking a quarrel with the passengers in a boat, boarding it, plundering, stripping, and throwing them overboard, etc. A species of badger.
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bells and whistles »
Extra features added for show rather than function; fancy additions or features.
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brain-dead »
Having an irreversible loss of brain function and cessation of brain activity.
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break in »
New function more naturally through use or wear.
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conk out »
To stop functioning.
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dummy up »
To make a mock-up or prototype version of something, without some or all off its intended functionality.
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for all intents and purposes »
For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically speaking.
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give 'em enough rope »
Allow one to function unhindered, or without further overbearing oversight.
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go down »
To stop functioning, to go offline.
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kick up »
To function improperly.
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nose test »
An inspection of the nasal passages or a trial of their function, as for breathing difficulties.
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off the rails »
In an abnormal manner, especially in a manner that causes damage or malfunctioning.
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on the blink »
Functioning erratically, malfunctioning; not working or not working well. Usually refers to a mechanical or electronic device.
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out of fix »
Wrong, broken, nonfunctional.
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out of order »
Not functioning properly.
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put through its paces »
To test completely; to exercise the full range of abilities or functions.
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quick-and-dirty »
Of or pertaining to the creation or repair of software or hardware in a manner which permits operation within a brief period of time, although with compromised functionality or reliability.
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rock up »
To turn up to a place or function unexpectedly, or without notice or prior warning.
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shell out »
To use a program's "shell escape" function to execute an unrelated command or to invoke a subsidiary, interactive shell.
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short leash »
Forcing one to function within a strict set of rules, or under great scrutiny or oversight.
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skeleton crew »
The minimum number of personnel needed to operate and maintain an item at its most simple operating requirements, such as a ship or business, during an emergency or shut down, and at the same time, to keep vital functions operating.
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snazz up »
To improve appearance or appeal by increasing stylishness or functionality, or by adding other attractive features.
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think of England »
To tolerate or endure bad sex. Used in conjunction with "I just lie on my back and.." "I just go through the motions and..." etc.
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to all intents and purposes »
For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically speaking.
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urban fabric »
The physical aspect of urbanism, emphasizing building types, thoroughfares, open space, frontages, and streetscapes; while excluding without prejudice to this useful term, environmental, functional, economic and sociocultural aspects.
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