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a bridge too farA step or action that is too ambitious; an act of overreaching.Rate it:

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few and far betweenRare and scarce.Rate it:

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apple does not fall far from the stemAlternative form of apple does not fall far from the tree.Rate it:

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apple does not fall far from the treeA child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient Rate it:

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position can be far left or right life to allow for tilting...You must allow tilting when photographing the subject.TRate it:

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as far as one knowsTo the best of one's knowledge.Rate it:

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over the hills and far awayfar away, not near.Rate it:

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apple does not fall far from the trunkAlternative form of apple does not fall far from the tree.Rate it:

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apple never falls far from the treeAlternative form of apple does not fall far from the tree.Rate it:

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as far asIn the scope of.Rate it:

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as far asWith respect to; as relates to.Rate it:

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as far asup toRate it:

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bridge too farA step or action that is too ambitious; an act of overreaching.Rate it:

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by farTo a considerably large extent, easily.Rate it:

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by farout and awayRate it:

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far and awayBy a large degree or margin; greatly.Rate it:

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far and awayby a conclusive marginRate it:

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far and wideOver a great distance, or large area; nearly everywhere.Rate it:

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far be itA disclaimer stating that the person speaking will not do something.Rate it:

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far be itPewtey in Marriage Guidance Counselor from And Now For Something Completely Different.Rate it:

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far crySomething very dissimilar or different.Rate it:

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far fetchedimprobableRate it:

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far goneUsed other than as an idiom: see far, go, gone.Rate it:

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far goneIntoxicated.Rate it:

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far goneAt an advanced stage of ruin.Rate it:

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far outNew, radical and extreme.Rate it:

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far postThe goalpost furthest from where a cross is made.Rate it:

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go farTo cover significant expenses.Rate it:

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go farTo attain success, especially from humble origins.Rate it:

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go so far asTo do something in an extreme fashion; to reach an unexpected extent in doing something.Rate it:

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go too farTo exceed an unstated limit, especially a limit of acceptable behaviour.Rate it:

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in so far asWith respect to.Rate it:

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long ago and far awayIn the distant past, years and years ago.Rate it:

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she’ll go farShe will excelRate it:

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so farUntil now; previously; yet.Rate it:

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so faras yet; up till nowRate it:

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so far so goodUp to this point, all is OK.Well, you've packed your bags for the holiday, bought your tickets, reserved the hotel and put the dog in kennels. So far so good, now let's get to Minorca without any troubles.Rate it:

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the apple does not fall far from the treeA child grows up to be similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.Rate it:

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the apple doesn't fall far from the treeA child grows up to be very similar to its parents in the way they act and in their physical abilities.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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Beat Around the BushTo avoid getting to some point or answering any question that is relevant, the approach of some people, which is quite far from the real objective or center of focus.Rate it:

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just a secondStop; wait. Used to indicate that the speaker wishes the previous speaker or the proceedings to stop so that he or she can comment on what has been said or has happened so far.Rate it:

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make an exhibition of oneselfShe had far too much to drink and made an exhibition of herself by flirting with everyone.Rate it:

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social distanceTo stay far from someoneRate it:

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widow's walkA roof-top walkway or balcony associated with the homes of early sea captains from which the wife could see far out to sea and hope to catch a glimpse of her returning husband's ship...or not. Sailing in wooden ships and/or whaling was a hazardous business.Rate it:

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year dotA very long time ago, from the beginning or as far back as one can remember.Rate it:

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keel overOf a vessel: to roll so far on its side that it cannot recover; to capsize.Rate it:

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beat a dead horseTo persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.Rate it:

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even moneyBy extension, an event that is somewhat likely to happen, but far from inevitable.Rate it:

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