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knife-edgeA piece of steel sharpened to an acute edge or angle, and resting on a smooth surface, serving as the axis of motion of a pendulum, scale beam, or other piece required to oscillate with the least possible friction.Rate it:

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like a bull at a gatecharging into some task without much thought, taking action hastilyRate it:

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like a bull in a china shopBoisterous, awkward, rough, disrespectful, careless. :Rate it:

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like taking candy from a babyEasy to achieve.Rate it:

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line upto put in alignment; to put in correct adjustment for smooth runningRate it:

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loca aspera et montuosa (Planc. 9. 22)rough and hilly ground.Rate it:

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make bookTo gamble, either by placing or taking bets.Rate it:

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make upTo resolve, forgive or smooth over an argument or fight.Rate it:

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man upTo "be a man about it"; to do the things a good man is traditionally expected to do, such as: taking responsibility for the consequences of one's actions; displaying bravery or toughness in the face of adversity; providing for one's family, etc.Rate it:

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measure twice and cut once(literally, carpentry) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.1872, "Dressmaking," Hall's Journal of Health, vol. 19, no. 12, p. 280:Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb "Measure twice, and cut once."(figuratively, by extension) Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.2008, Hilary Johnson, "Mergers rattle bank relations," Financial Week, 9 Nov. (retrieved 9 Nov. 2008):Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasnRate it:

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mess upTo manhandle; beat up; rough up.Rate it:

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monkey wrenchA wrench with a smooth adjustable jaw to grip different sizes of nuts.Rate it:

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one can't fight city halltaking on any government entity in a contest is difficult and easier said than done.Rate it:

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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankindWords spoken by Neil Armstrong when taking the first steps on the moon.Rate it:

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one step at a timeSlowly and carefully, ensuring that each action has been completed successfully before taking the next.Rate it:

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peaches-and-creamOf facial complexion, smooth, with attractive yellow-pink coloring.Rate it:

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play hardballTo act rough and ruthless, especially in politics or business.Rate it:

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Play the FireTaking unnecessary risk, or cautiously putting oneself in a dangerous situation, inviting dangerRate it:

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porcelain skinsmooth skinRate it:

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prick upTo apply an undercoat of plaster in order to create a smooth surface for the final coat.Rate it:

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revenge is a dish best served coldAn expression that emotional detachment is ideal when taking revenge, as one is righting the wrongs that have been done to the doer.Rate it:

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revenge is sweetSaid when one is satisfied with taking revenge on oneself.Rate it:

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risk is what fuels innovationRisk taking leads to new ideas and fosters innovation in people. Those who are not afraid of failure will make a difference in society.Rate it:

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rock alongTo progress in a smooth fashion.Rate it:

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rough and readyCrude or unpolished, but still fit for use; good enough.Rate it:

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rough around the edgesIn need of refinement; unsophisticated.Rate it:

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rough outto produce (a plan, diagram etc.) in roughRate it:

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rough sleddingA difficult period of time.Rate it:

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rough sleeperA homeless person.Rate it:

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rough trotA series of difficult circumstances.Rate it:

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rough upTo manhandle or beat up.Rate it:

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rough upTo make rough, to roughen.Rate it:

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roughen upto make something rough or rougherRate it:

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round robinan arrangement of choosing all elements in agroup equaly in some rational order e.g. 'taking turns"Rate it:

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roving eyeThe personal characteristic of taking amorous interest in people other than one's own spouse or regular romantic partner.Rate it:

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run a bathTo fill a bathtub with water in preparation for taking a bath.Rate it:

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sauter à pieds joints sur quelqu'un(fig.) To ride rough-shod over any one.Rate it:

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scape goatUsing another excuse for not taking the blame.Rate it:

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screamA form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.Rate it:

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see how the land liesTo wait for all the information about something before taking action.Rate it:

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see which way the cat jumpsTo delay taking action until something else happens first.Rate it:

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shake outTo agitate a piece of cloth or other flexible material in order to remove dust, or to try to make it smooth and flat.Rate it:

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shit or get off the potTo choose between taking action now, or foregoing the opportunity until a later date.Rate it:

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shoot the moonTo take a risk which may result in great rewards; to succeed after taking such a risk.Rate it:

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silky smoothExtremely smoothRate it:

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Skate on Thin IceTo opt to choose a risky or a dangerous way, taking big chance for somethingRate it:

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Sleep on ItTo take time in taking a decision , to delay one’s decision or plan because it is yet to be ponder uponRate it:

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sleep roughTo sleep outdoors, without a place to go home to.Rate it:

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smood n creamy, and ever so dreamySo smooth. So very smoothRate it:

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smooth as a baby's bottomextremely smooth.Rate it:

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