at cross-purposes »
Mutually misunderstanding each other's plans, intentions or meanings.
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by one's lights »
According to one's understanding.
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clue stick »
A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.
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fair enough »
An expression used to concede a point; denotes that, upon consideration, something is correct or reasonable; an expression of acknowledgment or understanding.
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get a handle on »
To build or acquire a basic level of understanding or control.
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in black and white »
Explicitly, in writing, clearly and without doubt or misunderstanding, without any grey areas.
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mix up »
misunderstanding
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on the uptake »
In understanding or in the ability to absorb new information; especially in the phrases "quick on the uptake" and "slow on the uptake".
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seagull approach »
The occurence of casual, ill-informed and hasty decisions or comments made by outside authorities who lack an understanding of the local issues or a real understanding of the facts of a particular situ.
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see the light »
To gain an understanding of something previously not understood, especially in a sudden insight.
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twenty-twenty hindsight »
Perfect understanding of events only after they have happened.
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whistle past the graveyard »
To enter a situation with little or no understanding of the possible consequences.
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