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knocked into a cocked hatAn expression of such nature and composition so as to capture rapt attention, create an air of suspense, curiosity or mystery.added
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beating around the bushAvoiding factual responses, offering evasive statements, presenting dubious evidence.added
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doing the townEngaging in an evening of celebration and reveling with little consideration of expenses.added
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hit the deckAnnouncement to ship's personnel via P.A. system to arise and leave sleeping quarters.added
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on the houseA complimentary item beverage, dessert.added
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big blow-outElaborate celebration, special party, special dinner with lavish, luschious entrees.added
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lay your cards on the tableTo be ​honest about ​your ​feelings and ​intentions.added
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putting on airsAct like the master of.added
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stretch of the imaginationUsed to ​describe things that are ​definitely not ​possible or ​correct.added
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everything is up for grabsAvailable for anyone; not yet claimed.added
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stakes are highEstimated costs, investment, time, reputation, competition, government interest, patent rights of others, existing regulations and licensing factors.added
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pop the questionAsk your fiance to marry; Present any query which may clarify or act as a hinge in critical development or arriving at final decisions!added
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a bean counterAn accountant; Someone who keeps track of minute details. One whom counts trivialities and overlooks the major items of the moment.added
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renovate your lifeA chiding, an expression relative to fostering change, institute a renaissance in one's life.added
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drag something outDelay a decision by dragging, stretching, extending the conversation by injecting incidentals or humdrum history/misinformation/disproved calculations and extrapolations:added
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stick one's neck outGamble or venture when odds for success are slim! Step-up, speak up, while still a novitiate, inexperienced and possessing no 'savvy' in a particular venture.added
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target someoneTo select or spot a particular individual for deleterious action, select as a subject for specific reason, or harm. Choose an individual for membership, advertising agenda, positive or negative onslaughts.added
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watch your mouthdon't swear; admonition mainly addressed to youth when they occasionally became profane, loud, boisterous, or engaged in vulgarities.added
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wallow in self pityPity for oneself. Especially exaggerated or self-indulgent pity where you believe that you are the victim who has done no wrong and is deserving of condolence from everyone.added
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so you wanna be a net controlTitle of Orientation Manual for learning to become a Moderator on an Amateur Radio Network.added
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get a leg-upFigure of speech. To gain control, manage, acquire, dominate, infinitely analyze.added
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eye catchingTwo words which may have evolved from the marketing and advertising entities, The phrase says and sees it all, appeals only to the sighted.added
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unspoken wordA great and viable factor, a venerable background, solid financial condition. Long and successful business history.added
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a force to reckon withA competition or entity which is strong with experiences, trained personnel, good reputation, hundreds of successful projects.added
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take the plungeLaunch into the fray, take the important move with confidence, begin the trek.added
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