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l d t a t s
l
lick and a promise
A quick, not-very-thorough wash.
d
double booked
Of a single resource, reserved for two different users at the same time.
t
toot one's own horn
To promote oneself; to boast or brag; to tout oneself.
a
at death's door
About to die; in a life-threatening state of health.
t
take up the cudgel for
To make a defense for someone or something, on behalf of another person.
s
second string
Not as good; of a lower quality or condition.