knock off »
An imitation, especially one of poorer quality.
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knock out »
To complete, especially in haste; knock off.
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knock up »
To impregnate, especially out of wedlock. See knocked up.
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know like the back of one's hand »
To be intimately knowledgeable about something, especially a place.
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know the score »
Be aware of a situation, especially of the consequences of misconduct.
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knuckle sandwich »
A punch to the face, especially to the mouth.
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landing strip »
A runway for aircraft, especially one which is auxiliary or temporary.
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lapsed academic »
A person formerly employed as a professor or researcher in a university or other institution of higher education, especially one who no longer attempts to remain current in his or her former academic field.
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laundry list »
Hence, a long list of items, especially an exhaustive one.
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lay down »
To specify, institute, enact, assert firmly, state authoritatively, establish or formulate .
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lay down »
To sacrifice, especially in the phrase "to lay down one's life.".
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leave somebody in the lurch »
To abandon somebody; especially, to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation.
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legwork »
Work, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort.
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lemon law »
A law dealing with defective items, especially automobiles, and consumers' rights.
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lend a hand »
To help or assist, especially voluntarily.
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