bragging rights »
The prerogative to praise oneself for an accomplishment or for possession of a superior characteristic.
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bring up »
To raise children.
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buoy up »
To uplift, hearten, inspire or raise the spirits.
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cause a stir »
To cause controversy, or raise a disturbance.
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cry wolf »
To raise a false alarm; to constantly warn others about an imagined threat, thereby failing to get assistance when a real threat appears.
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damn with faint praise »
To provide praise that is so minimal or inconsequential as to actually amount to criticism.
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hand it to somebody »
To give somebody credit or praise.
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hell raiser »
wild pleasure seeker
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hike up »
To raise or increase sharply.
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jack up »
To raise, hoist, or lift a thing using a jack, or similar means.
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jack up »
To raise, increase, or accelerate; often said of prices, fees, or rates. See also jack up the price.
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outshout »
To merit the most attention or praise.
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pick up »
To lift; to grasp and raise.
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problem child »
A child who is particularly difficult to raise or educate, especially due to a lack of self-control and disruptive and antisocial behavior.
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put up one's dukes »
Prepare to fight; literally, to raise your fists.
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