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within an inch of one’s lifeFiguratively or hyperbolically, means very soundly, thoroughly, or completely; To an extreme degree or extent; often follows the verb ‘beat’ to mean ‘very close to or near death’Rate it:

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within reachAt a distance close enough to touch by reaching.Rate it:

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wheel within a wheelA complication of circumstances, motives, etc.Rate it:

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within ames aceNearly, very near (1811 Dictionary of Vulgar Tongue).Rate it:

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within an ace ofVery near; on the point of.Rate it:

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within living memoryIn living memory.Rate it:

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within reachNear (to); close (to); at a close distance (to).Rate it:

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put two and two togetherTo figure out; to deduce or discern.Rate it:

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two for twoSuccessful at both of two efforts.Rate it:

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wouldn't give two hoots n a holler / ... two hoots and a hollerdefinition: it isn't worth much, or I wouldn't put much stock in it - it is not believable, or wouldn't pay attention to it.Rate it:

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two for twoIn baseball, meeting two out of two attempts at-bat. Specifically, it means the batter has reached base safely two out of two times.Rate it:

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15 minutes of fameA very short time in the spotlight or brief flurry with fame, after which the person or subject involved is quickly forgotten.Rate it:

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fifteen minutes of fameAlternate form of 15 minutes of fame.Rate it:

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fifteen minutes of fameA very short time in the spotlight or brief flurry with fame, after which the person or subject involved is quickly forgotten.Rate it:

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forty minutes of hellThe NCAA strategy of playing a suffocating full-court press and aggressive offense for the entirety of a game.Rate it:

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votre montre avance de dix minutesYour watch is ten minutes fast.Rate it:

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eat for twoTo be pregnant.Rate it:

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In Two Shakes of a Lamb's TailToo fast, immediately and at once without any delayRate it:

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it takes two to tangoSome things need the active cooperation of two parties; blame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.Rate it:

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lesser of two evilsThe more desirable of two bad alternatives.Rate it:

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two-second ruleA rule of thumb for safe driving by which a driver must maintain a two-second distance from the vehicle in front.Rate it:

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hit two targets with one arrowSynonym of kill two birds with one stoneRate it:

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a bird in the hand is worth two in the bushIt is preferable to have a small but certain advantage than a mere potential of a greater one.Rate it:

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two's company, three's a crowdOne companion is better than two.Rate it:

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two-timerSomeone who is cheating on their partner / girlfriend / boyfriendRate it:

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when two sundays come together"When two Sundays come together/ meet" is used to talk about a situation that never occurs as two Sundays can never meet.Rate it:

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two sides of the same coinIndicates that two things are directly relatedRate it:

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Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the BushIt is better to remain satisfied with what you have earned or you have got, rather than craving for what is out of reach or difficult to get hold ofRate it:

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Kill Two Birds with One StoneTo achieve or carry out two things with one effort, to do two things in one actionRate it:

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Like Two Peas in a PodHaving same appearance and looks, to be alike in structure and physiqueRate it:

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six and two threesTwo equivalent choices or situations.Rate it:

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stand on one's own two feetTo be independent. To survive without any help.Rate it:

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two wrongs make a rightA logical fallacy whereby a wrongful action is justified by the commission of anotherRate it:

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two a pennyVery common; cheap.Rate it:

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be of two mindsTo be undecided or unsure; to equivocate; to have multiple opinions.Rate it:

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like two peas in a podvery similar; a couple made for each otherRate it:

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two can play that gameThe tactics and/or strategies of an enemy can be used against him.Rate it:

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it takes two to tangleBlame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.Rate it:

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one twowall passRate it:

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please take it down a notch or two!Your objections are expressed in strong tones of violence!Rate it:

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two birds with one stoneAny two things that were performed or completed at the same time by one action.Rate it:

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two-edged swordA double-edged sword; a benefit that is also a liability.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/X, Y, and Z—pick any twoIntroduces three desirable qualities or resources that a person, company or project can not have simultaneously; they will lack one of the three options.Rate it:

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as cross as two sticksTo be in a very bad temper.Rate it:

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beast with two backsTwo people engaged in sexual intercourse.Rate it:

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do not pass Go, do not collect two hundred dollarsAlternative spelling of do not pass go, do not collect $200Rate it:

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doesn't have two nickels to rub togetherReference an individual whom from all evidence and appearances is badly bent and broken relative to personal finances.Rate it:

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fall between two stoolsTo attempt two tasks and fail at both, when either one could have been accomplished singly.Rate it:

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for two pinsReadily, with only the slightest encouragement.Rate it:

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Goody Two-ShoesA person who is so efficient and tries to be perfect so much so that it annoys othersRate it:

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