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Terms for subject Idiomatic (384 entries)
do some fancy footwork do some artful maneuvering / fast and clever thinking
do some fancy footwork resort to clever thinking or actions, especially when navigating a complex or difficult issue
do some fancy footwork do some artful maneuvering / fast and clever thinking
cut corners do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money
cut corners do something the cheapest or easiest way
do the math used for telling someone that a plan or idea cannot work because it is impossible, too expensive, etc. 'More
do the maths used for telling someone that a plan or idea cannot work because it is impossible, too expensive, etc. 'More
dot the i's and cross the t's to pay a great deal of attention to the details of something, especially when you are trying to complete a task
dot the i's and cross the t's finish the details
dot the i's and cross the t's to pay careful attention to all the details when you are finishing something
dot the i's and cross the t's to finish the final details in something such as a plan or contract
dot the i's and cross the t's ensure that all details are correct
put two and two together draw an obvious conclusion from what is known or evident
draw the short straw to be the member of a group who has to do an unpleasant job mafina
drop the other shoe to do the final part of something, especially when it is anticipated
drop the other shoe to do the deed that completes something; to do the expected remaining part of something
drop the other shoe to complete a task by doing the second and final part of it
with a brick in (one's) hat drunk
humble pie eat humble pie
dot the i's and cross the t's ensure that all details are correct