describe or discuss sth in a way that makes it sound better than it is
(of two people or groups) level with each other in a race or competition
say a name, number, etc. without giving it any thought
neck and neck
come / be under fire
fast / slow in reacting to a situation
quick / slow off the mark
be criticized severly for something you have done
stop a bad situation from getting worse
sotp the rot
if a situation or problem *** one thing, that thing is the main point in the situation, or the main cause of the problem
talk sth up
in the final analysis
capitalize on something
pluck sth. out of the air
used to state a basic truth after everything has been discussed and considered
INF. seem reasonable or logical (used mainly in a negative sense)
boil down to sth
add up
gain a further advantage for yourself from a situation