lap up »
To consume by lapping.
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lap up »
To revel in, to overtly enjoy.
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lapsed academic »
A person formerly employed as a professor or researcher in a university or other institution of higher education, especially one who no longer attempts to remain current in his or her former academic field.
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on the ropes »
Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse.
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on the ropes »
Showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.
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pay off »
To become worthwhile after a lapse.
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put one's hands together »
To clap; to applaud.
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put your hands together »
Clap; applaud.
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roadwarrior »
A person who carries a mobile device such as a laptop or PDA and uses wireless internet connections to work.
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round of applause »
An outburst of clapping among a group or audience. Often asked for by the Master of Ceremonies at a concert or other performance.
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slap on the wrist »
A mild or too-mild punishment; a reprimand.
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stave in »
To stave from the outside, to crush inward, to cause to collapse inward.
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