between a rock and a hard place »
Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
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between Scylla and Charybdis »
Similar in meaning to between a rock and a hard place.
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hit the rock »
To make a gesture to show celebration, friendship, or to be part of a secret handshake by one person raising their fist so the fist is pointing at the person and the other person lightly punches the fist.
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hit the rock »
To use crack cocaine.
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hit the rocks »
To be at a low point in one's pursuits.
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laced-up »
Fixed in the sprockets of the projector.
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off one's dot »
Off one's rocker; bananas; mad.
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off one's rocker »
Crazy; insane.
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painting rocks »
Pointless or futile work organised by the government, supposedly to increase employment but in fact merely disguising the unemployment level.
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pan out »
By swirling dirt or crushed rock in a pan of water, in the manner of a traditional prospector seeking gold.
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piffy on a rock bun »
A person ignored or sidelined from an activity.
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power chord »
A chord or combination of notes used in rock music and typically selected to sound good at high volume and high levels of distortion. Power chords make extensive use of intervals such as open fourths and fifths.
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rock bottom »
The very lowest possible level.
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rock salmon »
huss
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rock the boat »
To disturb the status quo or go against rules or conventions, as in an effort to get attention.
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