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by the skin of one's teethBarely; closely; by a narrow margin; with nothing to spare.Rate it:

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breathe down someone's neckTo follow someone too closely, making it uncomfortable for them.Rate it:

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double vertical lineThe typographical character ‖; a symbol composed of two closely spaced line-height vertical lines.Rate it:

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don't look a gift horse in the mouthDo not unappreciatively question a gift or handout too closely.Rate it:

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listen upTo listen closely; to pay attention. Often used in the imperative.Rate it:

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go hand in handOf two things, to be closely related or to go together well; see hand in hand.Rate it:

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like white on riceInseparable; in very close proximity; following closely.Rate it:

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cat and mouseA relationship in which two parties closely monitor and challenge one another in a suspicious or self-protective manner, often because each party is attempting to gain an advantage over the other.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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cohaerere, coniunctum esse cum aliqua reto be closely connected with a thing.Rate it:

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conexum et aptum esse inter seto be closely connected with each other.Rate it:

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dead ringerSomeone or something that very closely resembles another; someone or something easily mistaken for another.Rate it:

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eye upTo examine closely something coveted.Rate it:

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file withTo follow closely, like one soldier after another in file; to keep pace.Rate it:

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first things firstDeal with matters of highest priority first; deal with matters in logical sequence.1922, H. G. Wells, The Secret Places of the Heart, ch.4,"First things first," said Sir Richmond. If we set about getting fuel sanely, if we do it as the deliberate, co-operative act of the whole species, then it follows that we shall look very closely into the use that is being made of it.1999, Frank Pellegrini, "House Republicans Quell Mutiny Over Tax Bounty," Time, 23 Jul.,Judging by the pollsRate it:

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hand-in-gloveClosely cooperative.Rate it:

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hardwiredOf devices, closely or tightly coupled.Rate it:

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hot on somebody's heelsClose behind; pursuing or following closely.Rate it:

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hot on someone's heelsClose behind; pursuing or following closely.Rate it:

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in litteris elaborare (De Sen. 8. 26)to apply oneself very closely to literary, scientific work.Rate it:

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joined at the hipClosely connected, as in an intimate friendship.Rate it:

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keep one's eyes peeledTo watch closely; to look for.Rate it:

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on the heels ofClosely following; in succession immediately after.Rate it:

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perlustrare, lustrare oculis aliquidto scrutinise, examine closely.Rate it:

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put through the wringerTo interrogate or scrutinize closely; to subject to some trial or ordeal.Rate it:

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rub elbowsTo associate closely; to socialize, consort, or mingle.Rate it:

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rub shouldersTo associate closely; to socialize or mingle.Rate it:

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the nut does not fall far from the tree!The human demeanor, conduct, mannerisms, appearances, tendencies, genes, in many instances often closely resemble those of the immediate forbears.Rate it:

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watch like a hawkto observe (someone or something) closely and keenlyRate it:

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watch outTo be aware or conscious; to look closely or carefully; to use caution. Often used in the imperative.Rate it:

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同……一個餅印to look identical to; to closely resembleRate it:

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