102 entries under expression topic. ×

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with weather eye open(keen, alert, careful, attentive)
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clued in(aware, well-informed)
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clued up(adjective, alert, aware, clued-in)
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geared up(aware, well-informed)
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good enough(suitable, adequate, satisfactory)
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hanging on every word(considerate, responsive, aware, helpful)
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hot tamale(skillful, nimble, practiced)
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hunky dory(fair, agreeable, satisfactory)
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in the picture(idiom, aware, informed, well-informed)
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in to(smart, competent, able, talented)
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on the inside(idiom, sharp, smart, astute)
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on the money(right, perfect, exact, proper)
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on your guard(idiom, alert, aware, attentive)
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on your toes(adjective, idiom, alert, aware)
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paying attention(adverb, sharp, alive)
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quick off the mark(idiom, bright, sharp-witted, quick-thinking)
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quick on trigger(idiom, smart, bright, intelligent)
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up on(sharp, smart, aware, informed)
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up to standard(idiom, suitable, adequate, satisfactory)
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waiting on(keen, alert, careful, attentive)
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