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The following 147 entries include the term tothe.
close to the bone
phrase: within a sensitive or personal area
close to the vest
phrase: in a reserved or cautious manner
close to the wind
phrase: as nearly as possible against the main force of the wind
cut to the chase
idiomatic phrase: to go directly to the important part of a story, argument, or discussion : to get to the point
down to the ground
phrasedown-to-the-wire
adjective: full of suspense
go to the dogs
idiomatic phrase: to become ruined : to change to a much worse condition
go to the mat
phrase: to make an all-out combative effort (as in support of a position)
kick to the curb
idiomatic phrase: to rid oneself of (someone or something) in a summary way
preach to the choir
phrase: to speak for or against something to people who share the same opinion
step up to the plate
idiomatic phrase: to move into position next to home plate in order to bat —often used figuratively in U.S. English to refer to showing readiness to meet a challenge (as by increased effort or improved performance)
take to the cleaners
idiomatic phrase: to deprive (someone) of a large amount of money or possessions
throw to the wolves
phrase: to leave unprotected against fierce opposition or attack
to the contrary
phrase: on the contrary
to the effect
phrase: with the meaning
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