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close, but no cigarThat's almost correct, but not quite.Rate it:

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come to a closeTo draw toward a conclusion; to end.Rate it:

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cut it closeTo judge or finish something close to its limit.Rate it:

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keep a close watchto pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.Rate it:

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keep your friends close, and your enemies closerOne should be on their toes and alert of their surroundings if malicious people are around, to ensure such people can't wreak havoc in one's life.Rate it:

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eagle eyeA close attention to detail.Rate it:

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hand-to-mouthInvolving immediate consumption with no provision for the future; having barely enough to survive, being close to povertyRate it:

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keep at arm's lengthAvoid a close relationship.Rate it:

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knocking on heaven's doorDying, close to death.Rate it:

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shut downTo close, terminate, or end.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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a miss is as good as a mileA failure remains a failure, regardless of how close to success one has actually come.Rate it:

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bung upTo close an opening with a cork, cork like object or other improvised obstruction.Rate it:

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bear upTo sail close to the wind.Rate it:

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batten downTo close or make watertight, referring to hatches and cargo.Rate it:

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black ballStall, close ranks, make it impossible to make a break throughRate it:

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cheek by jowlIn close proximity; crammed uncomfortably close together.Rate it:

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lock upTo close all doors and windows of a place securely.Rate it:

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yardarm to yardarmVery close to each other.Rate it:

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like white on riceInseparable; in very close proximity; following closely.Rate it:

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

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stitch upTo close by sewing.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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hang onTo pay close attention.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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have in towIn one's charge or close guidance; along with one.Rate it:

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about homeA shortened version of "about to be home" , meaning you are very close to your homeRate it:

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about timeClose to the right time.Rate it:

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AINECInitialism of and it's not even close.Rate it:

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argentariam dissolvere (Caecin. 4. 11)to close one's bank, give up banking.Rate it:

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at arm's lengthAvoiding a close relationship.Rate it:

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baisser le rideauTo close down, close shopRate it:

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bidey, bye, bye!An Expanded 'good-bye' often for close relatives and children!Rate it:

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Cheek by JowlSide by side, being very close, being togetherRate it:

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chrome domeA haircut in which the hair is clipped extremely close to the scalp.Rate it:

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collatis signis (viribus) pugnareto fight hand-to-hand, at close quarters.Rate it:

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cone offTo close by putting traffic cones around.Rate it:

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confertis, solutis ordinibuswith close ranks; with ranks in disorder.Rate it:

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congratulations! you made me so proud!Used to express pride and congratulate someone close to you on his/her achievement.Rate it:

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cosy up toTo come physically close to, using body language in an attempt to persuade another party to snuggle or embrace.Rate it:

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crony capitalismA form of economy in which success in business depends on close relationships with government officials, often implying favouritism.Rate it:

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daddy's girlA girl who has a very close relationship with her fatherRate it:

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dead heatA close race or contest in which no winner is apparent.Rate it:

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eminus hastis, comminus gladiis utito use javelins at a distance, swords at close quarters.Rate it:

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fly byAn airplane pilot does a "fly by" when she/he flies too close to the control tower thus making it shake and unnerve the people in itRate it:

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give a sneck possetTo give someone a cold reception; to close the door on someone; to reject them.Rate it:

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gladio comminus (opp. eminus) rem gerereto fight with swords at close quarters.Rate it:

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