Lingo

Process & Completion

6 Words

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1.
[go] (the|) whole hog
Phrase

to do a task in the most complete way

The Siemens display goes the whole hog.

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2.
done and dusted
Phrase

(of a task, event, situation, etc.) completely finished or taken care of

After scoring the winning goal, the team celebrated their victory, knowing that the game was done and dusted.

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3.
signed and sealed
Phrase

having been formally authenticated by using signatures and official seals or stamps

A government spokesman said the bill must be signed, sealed and delivered by tomorrow.

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4.
(from|) soup to nuts
Phrase

from beginning to end, including all the steps or components of a process or event

The whole building, soup to nuts, cost less to build than that parking lot.

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5.
the home stretch
Phrase

the part of a race, competition, etc. that is considered its last

Clinton also had two personal strikes against him as he went into the home stretch toward the July Democratic convention.

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in hand
6.
in hand
Phrase

(of a situation) completely under one's control

She has the project in hand and is confidently leading the team.

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