cross the Great Divide

cross the Great Divide

To die. I'm really scared that mom is going to cross the Great Divide any day now. The doctors are saying that it's only a matter of time.
See also: cross, divide, great
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • divide
  • at cross purposes
  • at cross-purposes
  • cross the big pond
  • purpose
  • cross up
  • cross up someone
  • cross my heart
  • cross my heart (and hope to die)
  • cross my heart and hope to die
References in periodicals archive
We cross the great divide of the issues related to abortion and provide resources, guidance, and connections to life affirming centers in the girl's immediate local area.
Bringing life-affirming resources to teens facing unplanned pregnancies in your community
He's one of a tiny band of players to cross the great divide.
N REGRETS; It hasn't been an issue for the fans and that means world to me as I know history of these great clubs
It emerged - if sources are to be believed - Colback got cold feet worrying about the hornet's nest he had stirred up by agreeing to cross the great divide and wanted to take the safer exit to West Ham.
Jack's our lad and Cats will just have to put up with it
McLeish will become the first boss to cross the great divide since Ron Saunders in 1982.
ECKS MARKS THE SPOT; VILLA: NEW BOSS AND FEUD FOR THOUGHT
To better understand the views of these two critical groups of leaders, Civic Enterprises and Hart Research surveyed a national cross section of 450 business leaders and 751 post-secondary leaders at community colleges, private sector career colleges, and less selective four-year institutions for their perspectives on the challenges, goals, and work ahead to cross the great divide. This report offers a clear-eyed view of the state of American education, where business and higher education leaders can make a difference, and a roadmap for focusing on what needs to be done to prepare future workers for the demands of tomorrow's economy.
Across the Great Divide: Perspectives of CEOs and College Presidents on America's Higher Education and Skills Gap
I suppose we felt in a state of siege." However, Ken reveals that it was not impossible to cross the great divide. "Before my time, mixed-marriages would often lead to families not speaking," he says.
Marching season; Ken Rogers, author of a new book Lost Tribe of Everton and Scottie Road, recalls Orange Lodge marches of days gone by: Tradition takes overcome12thofJuly
RICHARD Dunne is convinced Aston Villa can cross the great divide and break into the top four in the Barclays Premier League this season.
Villa reaching top four is Dunne deal; Irishman sure of success
Heinze's advisers have made it clear in talks with Anfield officials that the Argentine wants to become the first player in 43 years to cross the great divide between the two north-west adversaries.
RIFT OF THE GAB; RIVALS ON CRASH COURSE United put block on Rafa's bid for Heinze
However, there's no chance of O'Connor returning to Scotland to become a Jambo and cross the great divide in Edinburgh.
Football: GAZ GOIN' LOKO FOR BRIT PART; European Championship Ukraine v Scotland, Wednesday, kick-off 6pm Striker O'Connor wants New Year back in Blighty
It was great to see Alex McLeish here as well, as it proved Jimmy helped fans to cross the great divide."
Our privilege, Jinky; JIMMY JOHNSTONE 1944 - 2006 The great and the good have their say on the legend that was Jimmy Johnstone on a day of raw emotion
'I must admit I never thought I'd see the day when Ian Austin would cross the great divide into Yorkshire!' he laughs.
Cricket: Action man back basics, still hogging the silverware; In a new occasional series, Andrew Collomosse, looks back at the careers of former England cricketers
In case these are not enough to get risk managers "to cross the great divide" and collaborate with their counterparts in human resources, there are other incentives as well.
A partnership born of necessity: risk and HR managers unite addressing new exposures and opportunities
Few horses come up through the handicap ranks, like Sugarfoot has done, and then successfully cross the great divide into Pattern company.
Ultimate test for a lovable rogue; Sugarfoot will owe Nigel Tinkler nothing when he lines up for tomorrow's Lockinge
Lee, is to cross the Great Divide of economic policy.
Quicksilver Capital: How the Rapid Movement of Wealth Has Changed the World
Perhaps that has a lot to do with some fans still being unable to accept his decision to cross the great divide was purely a football one.
PIONEER CONN WANTED TO PLAY FOR STEIN .. IT MADE HIM A HATE FIGURE; JIM BLACK