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multum esse cum aliquo (Fam. 16. 21)to enjoy close intercourse with... (of master and pupil).Rate it:

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neck and neckVery close in progress, as in a race or contest.Rate it:

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nodding acquaintanceA casual or partial familiarity; a relationship which is not close or fully developed; an inexact understanding (of something).Rate it:

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nous poursuivîmes l'ennemi l'épée dans les reinsWe followed the enemy close at his heels.Rate it:

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oculos operire (morienti)to close the eyes of a dying person.Rate it:

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on handclose by; ready to helpRate it:

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on one's deathbedClose to death.Rate it:

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on the brinkVery nearly; imminent; close.Rate it:

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on the heels ofIn close pursuit of; close behind.Rate it:

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on the pointVery nearly; imminent; close.Rate it:

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on the point ofVery nearly; imminent; close.Rate it:

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on the vergeVery near or close.Rate it:

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packed to the gillsOverly packing a suitcase when it is difficult to close it. Carrying a lot of things with few options to handle it all. Overly packed.Rate it:

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pitched battleA hostile engagement involving sustained, full-scale fighting between opposing forces in close combat.Rate it:

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pull upDrive close to something, especially a curb.Rate it:

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read someone's lipsTo pay close attention (often imperative).Rate it:

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res ad manus venitthe fighting is now at close quarters.Rate it:

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rolloverContinue one's Funds In Program, 'Rollover' My Existing Funds, My Plan, Stay The Course In The Present Agenda, Investiture: Do Not Close OuI, Retain All Funds And'Steady As You Go!Rate it:

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sail close to the windTo sail in a direction close to that from which the wind is blowing, but still making headwayRate it:

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sail close to the windTo behave in a manner that is on the verge of being dangerous, improper or illegalRate it:

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set one's sights onTo give one's close attention to, especially as a goal, objective, or other object of special interest.Rate it:

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shake on itTo agree; to close a deal.Rate it:

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

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signa conferre cum hosteto come to close quarters.Rate it:

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slam dunkTacking on top of the wind of the following yacht in close quarters.Rate it:

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stand offTo prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.Rate it:

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stick withTo remain close by.Rate it:

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stitch upTo close by sewing.Rate it:

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take up withTo form a close relationship with someone.Rate it:

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tap inA simple, short putt very close to the hole.Rate it:

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tap inA simple shot into the goal from close range, and without opposition.Rate it:

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the world is one's lobster(UK, humorous) intentional misrendering of the proverb "the world is one's oyster"Rate it:

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the world is one's oysterIn order to achieve something in this world, one has to grab the opportunity.Rate it:

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the world is one's oysterAll opportunities are open to someone, the world is theirs.Rate it:

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thick as thievesIntimate, close-knit.Rate it:

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tickle the dragon's tailTo bring two subcritical masses close together in order to find the edge of criticality.Rate it:

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ties that bindcommon things that cause people to be close to one another and/or give them a sense of belongingRate it:

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twin lakesTwo lakes in close proximityRate it:

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under the microscopeUnder close scrutiny or examination.Rate it:

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verge onTo approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something.Rate it:

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viam intercludereto obstruct a road; to close a route.Rate it:

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vigilias crebras ponere (Sall. Iug. 45. 2)to place a close line of sentry-posts.Rate it:

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wind it upClose the discussion, adjourn the meeting, cease the efforts and labor.Rate it:

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with friends like these who needs enemiesAn expression indicating that one's close associates prove more adversarial than one's opponents.Rate it:

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

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yardarm to yardarmVery close to each other.Rate it:

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zip upTo close with a zip fastener.Rate it:

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zip upTo close as if with a zip fastener.Rate it:

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