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close as waxMiserly.Rate it:

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crossing the barPoetic Expression for passing out of this world:Rate it:

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hot waxWax is heated to remove hair from sensitive areas.Rate it:

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live by the sword, die by the swordOne who uses violence can expect a violent response. It is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.(figuratively) One can expect dire outcomes from any vice; used to convey poetic justice.Rate it:

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none of your bee's waxAlternative form of none of your beeswax.Rate it:

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none of your bees' waxAlternative form of none of your beeswax.Rate it:

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tenir comme teigne (pop.)To stick like wax.Rate it:

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wax lyricalTo become, or tend to become lyrical.Rate it:

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wax lyricalTo talk about something with much interest or excitement.Rate it:

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wax poeticTo speak or write verbosely and in an increasingly enthusiastic manner; any discourse which is of an eloquent or poetic nature; similar to ‘wax lyrical’Rate 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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whole ball of waxEverything of a similar or related nature; everything necessary for a particular purpose.Rate it:

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