[in step] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. With the left or right foot stepping at the same time as another's or to the beat of music; in matching strides with […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

neck and neck

[neck and neck] {adj. or adv.}, {informal} Equal or nearly equal in a race or contest; abreast; tied. * /At the end of the race the two horses were neck […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

down-to-earth

[down-to-earth] {adj.} Showing good sense; practical. * /The committee's first plan for the party was too fancy, but the second was more down-to-earth./ * /Mr. Jenkins never seems to know […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Josh Billings

(1818-1885) U.S. humorist There are two things in this life for which we are never fully prepared and that is twins.

cool down

[cool down] or [cool off] {v.} To lose or cause to lose the heat of any deep feeling (as love, enthusiasm, or anger); make or […]

wise up to

[wise up to] {v. phr.}, {slang} To finally understand what is really going on after a period of ignorance. * /Joe immediately […]

keep one's mouth shut

[keep one's mouth shut] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be or stay silent. - A rude expression when used as a command. * /When the […]

keep under one's hat

[keep under one's hat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep secret; not tell. * /Mr. Jones knew who had won the contest, but he […]

Clarence Darrow

(1857-1938) U.S. attorney I am a friend of the working man, and I would rather be his friend, than be one.