hard shoulder »
mortorway shopping area
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have the run of »
To have permission or freedom to move around throughout an area or to use something at will.
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high ground »
A location which is at a relatively high elevation, especially in comparison to the immediate surrounding area.
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in black and white »
Explicitly, in writing, clearly and without doubt or misunderstanding, without any grey areas.
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in touch »
The ball, or a player, is in touch when it, or he, is outside the playing area or touching the touchlines of the playing area.
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knacker's yard »
That area of a slaughterhouse where carcasses unfit for human consumption are rendered down to produce useful materials such as glue.
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man of parts »
A man that is talented in multiple areas of life. This includes but is not limited to the area of seduction. He puts very little emphasis on memorized scripts or "peacocking" and instead relies on individualized ways to charm a woman.
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mill around »
To move or circulate in a confused or disorderly manner within a limited area.
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muck out »
To clean the excrement and other rubbish from the area where an animal is kept, such as a horse stable or a dog kennel.
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parking lot »
An open area, generally paved, where automobiles may be left when not in use.
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penalty box »
The penalty area.
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short of a length »
Of a ball that pitches short of a good length; a ball that bounces closer to the bowler than the area of the pitch regarded as the best for dismissing or restricting the scoring of the batsman.
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squaring the circle »
The historical problem of how to construct, using compass and ruler, a square having the same area as a given circle.
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wrong side of the tracks »
. May refer to area where the working class, poor or extremely poor live.
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