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Write someone or something off
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To drop someone or something from consideration.
The manager wrote Tom off for a promotion. I wrote off that piece of swampy land as worthless. It can't be used for anything. |
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Go out on a limb |
If you go out on a limb, you state an opinion or you do something which is very different to most other people.
I don't think we're going out on a limb in claiming that global warming is a problem that must be addressed. Rob Thompson, the producer, admits the series is going out on a limb in that it is quite different to anything else currently on television. |
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Undercut |
Offer goods or services at a lower price than (a competitor).
The economy is in the toilet, and China is undercutting us at every turn. These industries have been undercut by more efficient foreign producers |
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Skittish |
(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared.
They are skittish and fearful of most people and talk to no one but each other. |
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Dribs and drabs |
Insignificant, skimpy, and/or piecemeal amounts
A: "Have you been able to get any work lately?" B: "Just some dribs and drabs to keep me ticking along, but nothing substantial." |
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Give a run for money
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To be as good at something as someone who is known to be extremely good
He was a very good actor and could have given any professional a run for his money. I think this joint gives KFC a run for their money. |
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Drop the ball |
Fig. to make a blunder; to fail in some way.
Everything was going fine in the election until my campaign manager dropped the ball You can't trust John to do the job right. He's always dropping the ball. |
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By the skin of one's teeth |
Barely. Often used to describe something that almost didn't happen.
Oh man, my car wouldn't start this morning—I just made it here by the skin of my teeth! |
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Inside of |
Within a given range of distance or period of time
We were inside of a mile from town when we ran out of gas We should arrive at grandma's house inside of an hour.
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Benefactor |
A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
It would be remiss of me not to recognise the contributions of our benefactors and the support of our social partners. |
