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hell on wheelsTough, aggressive, lawless, wild.Rate it:

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squeaky wheels get oiledAlternative form of squeaky wheel gets the grease.Rate it:

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the wheels came off the busSynonym of the wheels fell offRate it:

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unless the wheels available to you aren't made for the vehicle you're trying to drive.Follow-up to the phrase, "No need to reinvent the wheel." Meant for when one does, in fact, need to reinvent a process to account for accumulated changes that make the old status-quo obsolete.Rate it:

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wheels atA time to leaveRate it:

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set the wheels in motionto initiate a chain of events necessary to help one achieve a goal (more quickly)Rate it:

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spin one's wheelsTo make no progress despite making an effort; to get nowhere.Rate it:

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grease the wheelsTo create conditions likely to produce or hasten favorable future developments.Rate it:

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meals on wheelsFood delivered to the homes of those unable to cook for themselves.Rate it:

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motel on wheelsRecreational Vehicle or a VanRate it:

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on wheelsHaving wheels affixed to the bottom, and so transportable.Rate it:

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on wheelsMobile; able to be moved.Rate it:

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on wheelsTo a large degree, excessive.Rate it:

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set of wheelscarRate it:

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spin one's wheelsWaste time, money and energy.Rate it:

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spinning my wheelsWorking hard but not getting anywhereRate it:

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the wheels came offSynonym of the wheels fell offRate it:

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the wheels came off the wagonSynonym of the wheels fell offRate it:

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the wheels fell offSomething failed, often after a laborious, tiring process.Rate it:

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the wheels fell off the busSynonym of the wheels fell offRate it:

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the wheels fell off the wagonSynonym of the wheels fell offRate it:

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till the wheels fall offliteral meaning - to drive a car until it won't run any more; figurative meaning - dedicated to the end; indicates relentless effort, commitment to something until it is no longer viable/possible/usableRate it:

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wheels upMore of a question than an answer: Does this mean when the plane is directed to depart, when the wheels leave the tarmac, or when the wheels are retracted into the body of the plane?Rate it:

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for the hell of itFor no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.Rate it:

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hell in a hand basketto go to one's doom, to deteriorate quickly, to proceed on a course to disaster. The phrase go to hell in a handbasket is an American phrase which came into general use during the American Civil War, though its popularity has spread into other countries.Rate it:

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hell on earthA very unpleasant situation; torment, particularly when widespread.Rate it:

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in one hell of a hurryIn a very great hurry; very fast or hastily.Rate it:

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snowball's chance in hellLittle or no likelihood of occurrence or success.Rate it:

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to hell in a handbasketTo a bad state of affairs quickly.Rate it:

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f**ing hellAn exclamation of anger.Rate it:

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a cold day in hellAn event that will never happen.Rate it:

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hell, fire and brimstonehorror and destructionRate it:

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catch hellBe severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.Rate it:

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fucking hellAn exclamation of anger.Rate it:

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hell and half of georgiaA very large region; everywhere.Rate it:

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The Hell You Say?Depression Daze Ejaculation Offered In Response to Another's Astonishing, Earth Shaking, Unbelievable, Astounding 'Remark':Rate it:

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the road to hell is paved with good intentionswell-intended acts can lead to disasterRate it:

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Damn It To Hell!Expletive of Depression DazeRate it:

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all hell broke looseA great disaster happened or chaos ensued.Rate it:

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hell mend someoneExpressing exasperation at someone whose behavior is likely to result in trouble but who will not heed warnings.Rate it:

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the hell out ofUsed as an intensifier.Rate it:

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hell hath no fury like a woman scornedA woman will make someone suffer if they reject her.Rate it:

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raise hellTo cause a great disturbance.Rate it:

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all hell breaks looseVi A place or state of fury, turmoil, destruction, or chaos.Rate it:

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come hell or high waterRegardless of the hardships.Rate it:

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hell to payVery unpleasant consequences; a great deal of trouble.Rate it:

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no way in sam hellAbsolutely notRate it:

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to hell withUsed to show displeasure or disregard toward the named person or thing.Rate it:

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all over hell's half acreAll over the place; everywhere.Rate it:

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cold day in HellThe time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.Rate it:

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