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open and shut caseSimple situation; quick situation; clear-cutRate it:

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shut up and take my moneySaid about something that the speaker wants to buy immediately.Rate it:

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shut downTo close, terminate, or end.Rate it:

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every shut eye isn't asleepOne must be careful, because some people who seem not to be paying attention are actually paying attention.Rate it:

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keep one's mouth shutTo keep a secret; to refrain from speaking indiscreetly or carelessly.Rate it:

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put up or shut upDesist from saying something unless one is able to prove it.Rate it:

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put-up or shut up!Agree to pay-up, agree fully and forthwith to cooperate, join, invest oneself or funds or chattels.Rate it:

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shut downTo turn off or stop.Rate it:

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shut into completely surround, encloseRate it:

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shut into lock inRate it:

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shut itAlternative form of shut upRate it:

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shut offTo stop or turn off by closing something.Rate it:

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shut one's faceTo stop talking; to be quiet.Rate it:

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shut one's mouthTo stop talking; to be quiet.Rate it:

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shut one's trapTo stop talking; to be quiet.Rate it:

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shut outAlternative form of shutoutRate it:

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shut the door onTo refuse to consider, remember, accept, or engage in.Rate it:

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shut the front door!An exclamation of shock and/or disbelief; like saying, "No! Really?!" or "No way!" or "I don't believe it"Rate it:

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shut the hell upIndicating disbelief.Rate it:

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shut the hell upShut up intensified by "the hell".Rate it:

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shut upimprisonRate it:

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case in pointa good exampleRate it:

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I rest my caseMy argument is proven; I conclude my statement.Rate it:

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as the case may beAs is appropriate to the circumstances; particularly where a choice must be made between two options.Rate it:

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basket caseOne made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic or stress.Rate it:

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basket caseIn World War 1, a victim who had one or more severed limbs. They were brought off the field in a “basket”.Rate it:

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break in the caseA new discovery in a case.Rate it:

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case closedUsed other than as an idiom: A case is closed; specifically, a police investigation or similar is resolved.Rate it:

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case closedThe above is meant as final, not subject to amendation or variation.Rate it:

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case in pointAn example that illustrates a point.Rate it:

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federal caseAny over-exaggerated ordeal.Rate it:

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get on somebody's caseTo lecture, berate, or complain to somebody, especially to find fault or criticize.Rate it:

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get on someone's caseTo lecture, berate, or complain to somebody, especially to find fault or criticize.Rate it:

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I rest my caseThe previous encapsulates my view.Rate it:

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in caseIn the event; should there be a need.Rate it:

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just in caseIf and only if.Rate it:

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just in caseIn the event; should there be a need.Rate it:

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Make a Federal Case Out of SomethingTo give something more importance than it deservesRate it:

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On Someone's CaseContinuously criticizing someone, continually bothering someoneRate it:

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whatever the case may beAs is appropriate to the circumstances; particularly where a choice must be made between two options.Rate it:

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keep a weather eye openTo maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying your full attention.Rate it:

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keep an eye openTo maintain vigilance for someone or something.Rate it:

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open sourcererA person who refuses to be a Googler, Facebooker or any form of #BigTecher, indulges instead in the magic of collective wisdom in open source!Rate it:

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a golden key can open any doorSufficient money can accomplish anything.Rate it:

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open a can of whoop assA good-humored threat of physical harm.Rate it:

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keep an eye openTo maintain vigilance for a possibly dangerous situation.Rate it:

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keep a weather eye openTo be alert; to concentrate on a matter in hand.Rate it:

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lay openIn Japan and South Korea, to publish a patent for initial public review, prior to the formal application for registration.Rate it:

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keep one's options openTo not commit to a decision, to keep various options available.Rate it:

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open upTo commence firing weapons.Rate it:

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