according to Hoyle »
In strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.
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bridge »
An elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc; smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.
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buy to let »
To purchase a property as in investment, and to let it out for rental instead of living in it.
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cast off »
To let go a cable or rope securing a vessel to a buoy, wharf etc so that she may proceed.
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change hands »
To become the property of someone else; to be bought or sold.
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cheese down »
To coil the tail of a rope on deck so as to present a neat appearance.
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cordon off »
To protect from intrusion by enclosing in a rope barrier.
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damp squib »
Anything that doesn’t work properly, or fails to come up to expectations..
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double Dutch »
A game of jump rope with two ropes and frequently two jumpers.
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drive-by media »
Media professionals who "spray" a bunch of repetitive misstatements, mistaken and misinterpreted news reports to cause excitement and confusion. They then figuratively "drive off" leaving the cleanup of their mess and hysteria to others, to correct and properly explain and interpret.
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duly noted »
In a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; properly.
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estate agent »
property seller
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feel around »
To grope.
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feel up »
To grope someone in a sexual manner.
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give 'em enough rope »
Allow one to function unhindered, or without further overbearing oversight.
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