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1. Be aware of or have information about, as in They can't pull that trick again; we're on to them now. [ Colloquial; second half of 1800s] 2. Discover something important or profitable, as in The researchers claim they are really on to something big. [ Colloquial; mid-1900s] See also: on, to.
1. Become unduly excited, overwrought, or angry. For example, When he heard about John's smashing into his car, he went off the deep end. [c. 1920] Also see in deep, def. 2. 2. Be irrationally carried away, act irresponsibly or heedlessly. For example, Just because you like her looks doesn't mean you should go off the deep end and propose. [c.
used when you are saying that something is almost true, or is equal to something: Last year’s figures were little short of disastrous. ♢ The transformation has been nothing short of a miracle. See also: little, nothing, of, short, sth. Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017. See also: little/nothing short of sth. nothing of the kind/sort.
go to the country. out of conceit with (something) hustle (one's) bustle. hustle up. the inner man/woman. hustle your butt. hustle (one's) butt. to-do. scam.
be talking out of both sides of (one's) mouth. be talking through (one's) hat. be talking through your hat. be the talk of something. be the talk of the town. be/talk at cross purposes. big talk. bore the pants off (of) (one) can talk the hind leg (s) off a donkey.
how's it going. 1. How are you? Used as an informal greeting. A: "Hey, Tom! How's it going?" B: "Not too bad, thanks. How are you?" 2.
