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by a mileBy a large amount or by a great distance - e.g. won by a mile; When prefixed by ‘out’ or ‘off’ it emphasizes that a significant gap exists between the parties involved and that it is to a decisive degreeRate it:

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zero hourThe set time for an action, event, vital decision, or decisive change to take place; the hour at which a planned military operation is scheduledRate it:

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coupons le câbleLet us take the decisive step.Rate it:

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down to the short strokesIn the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.Rate it:

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know one's own mindTo clearly understand one's own feelings, intentions, preferences, etc; to know precisely what one wants; to be decisive or determined.Rate it:

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drop the micTo do or say something decisive, meaningful, or impressive.Rate it:

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fall on one's faceTo fail, especially in a dramatic or particularly decisive manner.Rate it:

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fight it outTo fight until a decisive and conclusive result is reached.Rate it:

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in ea re omnia vertunturall depends on this; this is the decisive point.Rate it:

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magnae (graves) necessariae causaecogent, decisive reasons.Rate it:

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pip to the postto overcome a strong competitor in a sporting event, especially by gaining a small advantage over him at the last decisive moment.Rate it:

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political footballOngoing unproductive wrangling or posturing between political factions, resulting in failure to deal with an issue or problem in a decisive or appropriate way.Rate it:

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proelio, armis decertare (B. G. 1. 50)to fight a decisive battle.Rate it:

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smoking gunThe conclusive evidence, the bare facts, clear and decisive picture.Rate it:

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the hand that rocks the cradle rules the worldWomen, particularly mothers, have a decisive influence on the future direction of society because they raise and nurture the next generation.Rate it:

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