a pull of the hair for being unfair »
The general response to "A kick and a flick for being so quick", which is in turn a response in itself to "A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month".
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across the board »
A racing bet where one bets that the same competitor will place in first, second and third.
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at first »
Initially; at the start.
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bat a thousand »
To reach first base on every at-bat.
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big break »
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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break one's duck »
To do something for the first time.
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break one's duck »
To score one's first run in an innings.
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call off the dogs »
During a one-sided sports contest, to remove the first-string unit of a team from the game after dominating the opponent.
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cast on »
To start the first row of knitting by putting stitches on a needle.
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cast the first stone »
To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing that one is blameless.
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chrome horn »
The front bumper of a car when used to bump another vehicle, usually to inform the driver of the other vehicle, that the first car would like to pass.
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come around »
To change one's mind, especially to begin to agree or appreciate what one was reluctant to accept at first.
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couple up »
To get into pairs.
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crack of dawn »
The first moment of daylight; sunrise.
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cut a rug »
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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