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garbage in, garbage out(computing, information technology) If input data is not complete, accurate, and timely, then the resulting output is unreliable and of no useful value.1963, Raymond Crowley, "Robot Tax Collector Seeks Indications of 'Fudging'," Times Daily (Alabama, USA), 1 April (retrieved 26 July 2010):Officials explained that the quality of the computer's work depends on the quality of the data fed into it. Neil Hoke, administrative assistant to Stewart, quoted an adage of computer men: "Garbage in, garbage out."2008, Roger K. Lewis, "'In Architectural Design, Brains and Talent Trump the Best Software," Washington Post, 19 July (retrieved 26 July 2010):The old caveat "GIGO"Rate it:

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get out of here!An exclamation of disbelief.Rate it:

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rub outBy rubbing.Rate it:

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bawl outTo have a serious argument accompanied with shouting.Rate it:

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bling outto make more shiny, attractive or elegant.Rate it:

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clear outto leave quicklyRate it:

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grind outTo produce something with ease, as if it is a chore.Rate it:

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hatch outTo hatch from an egg.Rate it:

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let the cat out of the bagTo reveal a secret. Monique let the cat out of the bag when she told Courtney about the surprise birthday party.Rate it:

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Make a Mountain Out of a MolehillTo make something or some issues big then they actually areRate it:

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never leave anybody outNever forget a person dead or aliveRate it:

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Out of the Clear Blue SkyUnexpectedly, from nowhere, without any warningRate it:

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out on the tilesOut for a night on the town.Rate it:

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shit out of luckCompletely out of luck; in unfortunate circumstances such that all options for achieving one's goal are exhausted; unlucky; screwed.Rate it:

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sunder outTo remove a piece of something from the whole; separate out.Rate it:

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tap outTo deplete, especially of a liquidRate it:

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throw outTo dismiss or expel someone from any longer performing duty or attending somewhere.Rate it:

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turn outTo attend; show up.Rate it:

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wack outTo become deranged.Rate it:

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win outTo be victorious. Usually of emotions and human qualities.Rate it:

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nut outTo find a solution for, to work out the finer details, especially in a group discussion.Rate it:

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nine times out of tenUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see nine,‎ times,‎ out of,‎ ten.Rate it:

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age outUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see age,‎ out.Rate it:

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arse has gone right out of 'erAlternative form of arse is gone right out of 'erRate it:

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bad money drives out goodDebased coinage (with low levels of precious metals) replaces purer coinage (with higher levels of precious metals).(metaphorically) Mediocre talent drives away real talent.Rate it:

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block outto begin to reduce to shape; to mark out roughly; to lay out.Rate it:

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butt outdon't be involved in (stop interfering in) what someone else is doingRate it:

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camp outTo wait in a spot for something expected to occur.Rate it:

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chalk outTo write down using chalkRate it:

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clap outTo clap to the rhythm of a song.Rate it:

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come out swingingTo display spunk and strength of character, especially when rising above or when fighting back against trouble or adversity.Rate it:

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count outTo exclude; to dismiss from participation or eligibility.Rate it:

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dog outTo mistreat, especially for a pimp or abusive man to mistreat a woman by prostituting her.Rate it:

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dope outto figure out, to find out, find, decipherRate it:

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duck outTo depart quickly or exit abruptly, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.Rate it:

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eat out of someone's handTo behave in a docile, submissive way towards somebody.Rate it:

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Eat You Out of House and HomeTo eat and spend everything that other person has in his houseRate it:

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iron outTo resolve (a dispute); to solve (a problem).Rate it:

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knock out of the boxTo cause a pitcher to be replaced by heavy hitting.Rate it:

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knock the wind out of your sailsTo make you feel less confident or determined.Rate it:

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laugh out of courtTo dismiss as silly something presented with genuine conviction or treated seriously.Rate it:

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let outTo release.Rate it:

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let the cat out of the bagTo disclose a secret; to let a secret be known, often inadvertently.Rate it:

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light outTo seek to escape pursuit by fleeing.Rate it:

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murder will outA murderer will always be discovered.Rate it:

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murder will outSecrets or hidden crimes will eventually be exposed or discovered.Rate it:

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out of characterNot acting; not "on"; behaving within one's natural personality rather than that of a character in a performance piece.Rate it:

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out of the mouths of babes and sucklingsAlternative form of out of the mouths of babes.Rate it:

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pound outTo type on a keyboard by writing quickly; to write quickly or compose a finished piece of writing quickly.Rate it:

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rake outTo fly too far and wide from its master while hovering above waiting till the game is sprung.Rate it:

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