put two and two together »
To figure out; to deduce or discern.
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quake in one's boots »
To be frightened, scared, or nervous.
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rag the puck »
To retain possession of the puck by skillful skating and stickhandling without attempting to score, as a deliberate tactic intended to use up time.
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rain on someone's parade »
To disappoint or discourage someone.
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read somebody the riot act »
To scold or berate somebody; to reprimand.
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read somebody's lips »
To discern what somebody is saying by watching the shape of the mouth rather than by hearing the sounds of the words.
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red face test »
A hypothetical test of a person's embarrassment, that is either passed or failed. Saying one passes the red face test means one would not blush and thus would not be embarrassed by disclosing something to others or doing something, and saying one fails the red face test means a situation would cause them discernible embarrassment.
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rediscover fire »
To relearn fundamental concepts, principles or practices that had been previously well known and widely practiced at a prior time in human society.
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redolent »
Fragrant or aromatic; having a sweet scent.
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redolent »
Suggestive or reminiscent.
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ring off »
To finish a telephone conversation and disconnect.
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road to Damascus »
A road to Damascus moment, or change, is an important point in someone's life where a great change, or reversal, of ideas or beliefs occurs.
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road to Damascus »
That was my Road to Damascus moment. They played one hit after another and this is the song I remember most clearly.
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rocket science »
Anything overly complex, detailed or confusing.
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rocket science »
The science or study of rockets and their design.
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