prime of life »
The period of one's mature life when one is at a peak of health and performance.
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punch bowl waterfall »
A plunging waterfall descending from a narrow stream into a pool.
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put across »
To perform a theatrical production.
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put by »
To perform an action without attracting attention.
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rise up »
To rise to the surface.
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rose-coloured »
Cheerfully optimistic.
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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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run away »
To leave home, or other place of residence, usually unannounced, or to make good on a threat, with such action usually performed by a child or juvenile.
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run for one's money »
A reasonable opportunity to succeed, perform acceptably, or escape harm, especially in a difficult situation.
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run over »
To overflow.
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scarf down »
To eat something quickly.
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scratch the surface »
To barely begin; to see or do only a fraction of what is possible.
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set down »
Simple sum of parts set + down, to place, especially on the ground or a surface; to cease carrying.
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shape up or ship out »
To either improve one's behavior or else be required to leave; to either improve one's performance in an activity or else withdraw from that activity completely.
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shoot oneself in the foot »
To deliberately sabotage an activity in order to avoid obligation, though it causes personal suffering. Origins in first world war trench warfare.
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