act out »
To go through the process of a scene from a play, a charade or a pointless exercise.
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big up »
To increase one's muscle mass through exercise.
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firm up »
To make muscles more toned through physical exercise.
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jump rope »
The activity, game or exercise in which a person must jump, bounce or skip repeatedly while a length of rope is swung over and under, both ends held in the hands of the jumper, or alternately, held by two other participants. Often used for athletic training and among schoolchildren. Variations involve speed, chants, varied rope and jumper movement patterns, multiple jumpers and/or multiple ropes.
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put through its paces »
To test completely; to exercise the full range of abilities or functions.
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skip rope »
To jump over a rope, both of whose ends are held by the jumper or by two others, while the rope is moved under the jumper's feet in a continual rhythm; to play the game of jump rope or exercise by jumping rope.
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throw one's weight around »
To exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner.
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tune up »
To make preparations for vigorous exercise; to warm up.
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walk the line »
To behave in an authorized or socially accepted manner, especially as prescribed by law or morality; to exercise self-control.
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work out »
To habitually exercise rigorously, especially by lifting weights, in order to increase strength or muscle mass or maintain fitness.
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work out »
To do exercises, especially physical.
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