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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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close as waxMiserly.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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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 ball of waxEverything of a similar or related nature; everything necessary for a particular purpose.Rate it:

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escape fireA fuel-free safe spot, consisting of burning grass as a method of defense against a forest fire.Rate it:

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a smoke screenEarly sea battles demonstrated the value of gun smoke and smoke from burning ships to hide one battleship from one belonging to the enemy. Later, smoke was generated prior to commencing battle so as to make it more difficult for gun crews to spot the targeted vessel. This tactic became known as a smoke screen.Rate it:

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are your ears burningSaid of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.Rate it:

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burn upTo destroy by burning.Rate it:

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ears are burningBeing the topic of discussion in another place; or sensing that this is happening.Rate it:

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blaze upto burst into flames from a seemingly non-burning stateRate it:

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burn offTo dispose of by burning it as it emerges from the well.Rate it:

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keep the home fires burningTo maintain daily routine and provide the necessities of life in a home or community.Rate it:

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

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two lamps burning and no ship at seaSaid of an unwisely or overly extravagant person.Rate it:

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