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close as waxMiserly.Rate it:

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whole 'nother ball of waxAn entirely different matter altogether; a separate issue or sub-issue from the topic being discussed, usu. one that would take too long to explain properly; a matter to be dealt with at a later time.Rate it:

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whole ball of waxThe entire or overall plan, concept or action.Rate it:

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none of your bee's waxAlternative form of none of your beeswax.Rate it:

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none of your bees' waxAlternative form of none of your beeswax.Rate it:

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wax lyricalTo become, or tend to become lyrical.Rate it:

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wax lyricalTo talk about something with much interest or excitement.Rate it:

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wax poeticTo speak or write verbosely and in an increasingly enthusiastic manner; any discourse which is of an eloquent or poetic nature; similar to ‘wax lyrical’Rate it:

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whole ball of waxEverything of a similar or related nature; everything necessary for a particular purpose.Rate it:

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close to the windUsed other than as an idiom: see close to, the, wind.Rate it:

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sail close to the windTo sail in a direction close to that from which the wind is blowing, but still making headwayRate it:

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close in onTo near a goal or completion.Rate it:

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close in onTo enclose around; to tighten or shrink; to collapse.Rate it:

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close offTo seal or block the entrance to a road, an area, or a building so that people cannot enter.Rate it:

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close upTo heal a cut or other wound.Rate it:

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close upTo shut a building or a business for a period of time.Rate it:

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close upTo move people closer together.Rate it:

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keep one's cards close to one's chestTo avoid revealing one's thoughts, circumstances, or plans.Rate it:

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sail close to the windTo behave in a manner that is on the verge of being dangerous, improper or illegalRate it:

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fly too close to the sunTo become overly ambitious or greedy.Rate it:

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keep a close watch onTo pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.Rate it:

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close downTo stop trading as a business.Rate it:

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hits pretty close to homehaving a direct personal effect on you.Rate it:

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close to the windNear a limit of feasibility or compliance with law or morality.Rate it:

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close the faceTo turn the face of the bat inwards, in order to hit the ball to the leg side.Rate it:

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close enough for government workIt is not worth investing additional time on perfecting this thing.Rate it:

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as close as an oysterSecretive; reluctant to give information.Rate it:

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bouche close (cousue)!Not a word, mind! “Mum’s the word.”Rate it:

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close downTo surround someone, as to impede their movement.Rate it:

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close fistedstingyRate it:

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close inTo enclose, lock up inside something.Rate it:

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close in onTo catch up with in a chase; to near the end of a pursuit.Rate it:

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close of playThe end of a day's playRate it:

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close of playThe end of the final game (not to be confused with set or match) during a day at the All England Tennis Championships (Wimbledon)Rate it:

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close of playThe end of the working dayRate it:

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close one's eyesTo ignore.Rate it:

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close one's eyes and think of EnglandTo accept (rather than fight)-and distract oneself so as to be able to endure-bad or unwanted sex, or by extension any unpleasant but inevitable experience.Rate it:

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close outto terminate; to call the end of.Rate it:

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close outOf a wave, to break all at once, instead of progressively along its length.Rate it:

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close outExclude by blocking all opportunities to enter or join.Rate it:

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close outTo terminate a computer program.Rate it:

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close ranksto regroup forces, especially when this involves overlooking differences in order to face a challenge or adverse situation. Often implies making a show of unity, especially to the public.Rate it:

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close shaveA near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident.Rate it:

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close shaveA shave that is very short or near the skin.Rate it:

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Close ShaveTo escape a dangerous situation very closely or to avoid some errors with a slight marginRate it:

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close the stable door after the horse has boltedTo attempt to prevent a problem only to find it has already happened.Rate it:

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close to homeAffecting people close to, or within, ones family circle.Rate it:

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close to the windIn a direction almost opposite to that from which the wind is blowingRate it:

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close up shopTo shut down a shop; to end a business activity.Rate it:

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close, but no cigarThat's almost correct, but not quite.Rate it:

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