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as a wholeConsidered all togetherRate it:

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whole 'nother ball of waxAn entirely different matter altogether; a separate issue or sub-issue from the topic being discussed, usu. one that would take too long to explain properly; a matter to be dealt with at a later time.Rate it:

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whole ball of waxThe entire or overall plan, concept or action.Rate it:

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the whole nine yardsAll the way; with everything done completely or thoroughly.Rate it:

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the whole world and his dogEverybody; too many people; a huge crowd.Rate it:

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"a glass of water quenches your thirst, a whole sea drowns you."GlassRate it:

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go the whole hogTo do something as entirely or completely as possible; to reserve or hold back nothing.Rate it:

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on the wholeFor the most part; apart from some insignificant details.Rate it:

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on the wholegenerallyRate it:

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out of whole clothFabricated, fictitious.Rate it:

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the whole nine yardsAnd everything. Often used, like etc., to finish out a list.Rate it:

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the whole shooting matchEverything; the entire collection, endeavor, or activity.Rate it:

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whole ball of waxEverything of a similar or related nature; everything necessary for a particular purpose.Rate it:

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whole clothin full extent, wholesale, entirely, without changes or additionsRate it:

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whole clothA newly made textile which has not yet been cut.Rate it:

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whole clothThe fictitious material from which complete fabrications, lies with no basis in truth, are made.Rate it:

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whole clothSomething made completely new, with no history, and not based on anything else.Rate it:

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whole enchiladaAll of something or a group of related things taken in totality.Rate it:

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Whole Kit and CaboodleNothing left, ruined, everything is lostRate it:

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whole shebangA building or house and everything in it.Rate it:

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whole shebangEverything; the entire thing.Rate it:

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whole shooting matchEverything; the entire collection, endeavor, or activity.Rate it:

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...and that's the way it isThe phrase "...and that's the way it is" is used to repeat Walter Kronkite's quote and/or to signify the conclusion of something like a piece of new news or that elude to the fact that what was just said is true or an account of something that really did happen; a way of putting a stamp of approval on what was just stated; same as "and there you have it folks"Rate it:

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every which wayIn all sorts of ways or manners.Rate it:

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no wayIn no way; nowise.Rate it:

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no way jose (pronounced 'hoe-say')Absolutely not; nothing doing.Rate it:

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that's the way the mop flopsThat is the way things happen.Rate it:

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there isn't any easy way to say thisUsed to introduce bad news.Rate it:

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way outexcellent, amazingRate it:

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way to bury the leadsaid in response to someone who said something but missed an obviously more important/significant or more relevant pointRate it:

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Which Way the Wind BlowsThe direction of events happening, the possible situation of the matter in handRate it:

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all the way to egery and backThe long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.Rate it:

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the way to a man's heart is through his stomachCooking for a man is a good way to win his affections.Rate it:

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look the other wayTo ignore something wrong. Similar to connive.Rate it:

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way out of a paper bagA minimal level of competence or effectiveness, as used in phrases where one is unable to perform such.Rate it:

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don't let the door hit you on the way outUsed to indicate that one is glad to see someone leaving.Rate it:

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rub up the wrong wayTo annoy or anger someoneRate it:

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under wayIn operation, in progress, commenced.Rate it:

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get one's wayTo obtain the circumstances one wishes for.Rate it:

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go the way of the dinosaursTo go extinct or become obsolete; to fall out of common use or practice; to go off the firsthand market; to become a thing of the past.Rate it:

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in the way ofIn relation to; in connection with; with respect to.Rate it:

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there's more than one way to skin a catA problem generally has more than one solution.Rate it:

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you don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blowsYou don't need an expert to tell you what you already know.Rate it:

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go out of one's wayTo make an extra effort.Rate it:

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from goo to you by way of the zooThe gradual evolution of humankind from simple organisms.Rate it:

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help is on the wayhelp is on the wayRate it:

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More than One Way to Skin a CatSeveral ways are present to attain the goalRate it:

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no way in sam hellAbsolutely notRate it:

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that's the way life isThat is the way things happenCertain things cannot be changed, helped or improved; struggle and objection are pointless.1935, Louis Bromfield, The Man Who Had Everything, page 279:That's the way life is, and there's no use trying to go against it.1979, Jay Edward Abrams, A Theology of Christian Counseling: More Than Redemption, ISBN 0310511011, page 45:There are no standards, no values; that's the way life is. Learn to accept it and slide with it. Stop fighting it.2002, B. Eugene Ellison, Rings of the Templars, ISBN 059524050X, page 337:Shit happens; that's the way life is. In fact, I want you to take an additional thousand for your efforts.Rate it:

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the jetset wayThe JetSet Way is the only way. People who live this way are straight alpha/sigma males and have the ability at will to ethically attain any and every woman they shall desire, own any car they shall want, wear whatever brand clothes they want, get VIP access everywhere and will spend more time on planes traveling to foreign countries than they do at their home. The Jet Set Way was coined by JetSetFly (also known as Josh King Madrid) himself.Rate it:

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