autem dipper »
Anabaptist.
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bail out on »
To abandon, or stop supporting someone or something.
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bitter end »
That part of an anchor cable which is abaft the bitts and thus remains onboard when a ship is riding at anchor.
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bug out »
To abandon someone without warning.
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cast away »
To abandon or maroon.
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drill down »
To examine information at another level or in greater detail; especially in a database, to navigate to a more detailed level or record.
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hang out to dry »
To abandon someone who is in need or in danger.
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leave behind »
To abandon.
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leave somebody high and dry »
To abandon somebody; to stop providing assistance at a crucial moment.
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leave somebody holding the bag »
To abandon somebody, leaving the responsibility or blame.
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leave somebody in the lurch »
To abandon somebody; especially, to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation.
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longpig »
Human flesh when cooked in cannabalistic rituals in certain Pacific Islands, due to the allegeded similarity to cooked pork.
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nine day wonder »
Something that generates interest for a limited time and is then abandoned.
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sell out »
To abandon one's supporters or principles to seek profit or other personal advantage.
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take aback »
To surprise or shock; to discomfit.
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