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meltdown  


      n  
1    (in a nuclear reactor) the melting of the fuel rods as a result of a defect in the cooling system, with the possible escape of radiation into the environment  
2    Informal   a sudden disastrous failure with potential for widespread harm, as a stock-exchange crash  
3    Informal   the process or state of irreversible breakdown or decline  
the community is slowly going into meltdown     
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top-down
adj.
something that is top-down comes from the top of a hierarchy and is passed down to the lower ranking members
break down silos
exp.
(in an organization) set up a more informal structure/workflow/environment; give up on communication protocols between departments
[Bus.]
go down that road
exp.
face a specific situation; act in a certain way
E.g.: John went out of rehab a few days ago and he is determined to not go down that road again.
walk down the aisle
exp.
metaphoric expression for getting married
take sb down a notch
exp.
to take OR bring somebody down a notch means to make them behave less arrogantly or proudly.
take sth down a notch
exp.
to take OR turn OR bring something down a notch means to decrease its intensity
chill out
exp.
relax, calm down
said to make someone temper his nerves or enthusiasm. E.g.: Chill out, I didn't take your car!
hold your horses!
exp.
it's said for determining someone to calm down, be patient, control his/her reactions
keep your hair on!
exp.
calm down!

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