stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time
completely under one's direct control
The origin of the idiom "under one's thumb" is not definitively known, but it has been in use since the 17th century. The phrase likely comes from the image of someone being under the physical control of another person, with the thumb representing dominance and control. The thumb is a powerful digit that can exert pressure and control over objects, and by extension, over people. The phrase may have originated from physical gestures or actions where someone literally presses their thumb upon another person to assert dominance or control.
to experience financial failure or bankruptcy, often leading to the end or termination of a business or company
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to record something on a piece of paper by writing
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to move with a lower speed or rate of movement
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to return to a person or place
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to choose to continue an ongoing activity
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to decide the winner of a contest or competition by holding a second or subsequent round of voting or competition between the top candidates or teams
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to start a journey
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to spend time relaxing or being idle, often in a comfortable and unhurried manner
to consume the entire contents of a glass, bottle, or other container that holds a beverage
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to add up a group of items or numbers to determine the total
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to close or secure something in a place where it cannot be removed or accessed without the appropriate authorization, key, or combination
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to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret
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to continue moving forward despite obstacles, challenges, or difficulties
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to lose consciousness
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to operate a vehicle aimlessly or without a specific destination in mind
to spend time in a place, often without a specific purpose or activity
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to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
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to put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them
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