Après-ski »
A place "after skiing". Typically a bar or pub where people go after a day on the slopes to ease off and meet other people.
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brown bread »
Bread with a brown colour as distinct from white bread, wholemeal, granary or other specific types of bread.
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double Dutch »
A game of jump rope with two ropes and frequently two jumpers.
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go apeshit »
To behave in an extreme manner; to act without restraint, especially by becoming explosively angry.
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go out with »
Often in hopes that the relationship will become more longterm as in definition 1.
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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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kiss of death »
Something that may seem good and favourable but that actually brings ruin to hopes, plans, etc.
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on at »
to pester; to irritate; to annoy
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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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peel grapes »
To perform a menial task, eliminating trivial inconveniences.
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reach for the stars »
To have high hopes, to be ambitious.
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set of pipes »
A wind instrument incorporating multiple pipes, such as a panpipe or bagpipe.
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set of pipes »
Voice for singing.
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sour grapes »
A putting down or expression of disdain about something that one desires but cannot have.
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