barrow man »
A man under sentence of transportation; alluding to the convicts at Woolwich, who are principally employed in wheeling barrows full of brick or dirt.
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battle cry »
By extension, a strong motto or purpose statement, especially in regards to winning a goal in sports, games or work.
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bridge »
A particular form of one hand placed on the table to support the cue when making a shot in cue sports.
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bush league »
A professional sports association at the lower levels of minor league organization.
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call off the dogs »
During a one-sided sports contest, to remove the first-string unit of a team from the game after dominating the opponent.
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carry off »
To transport away.
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end of the line »
The termination point of a railway or similar transportation system.
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faceplant »
The act of landing face first, often associated with bailing during extreme sports.
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field day »
A school day for athletic events; a sports day.
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for keeps »
To compete seriously, with a strong resolve to win or succeed, as in sports or business.
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get off »
To disembark from mass transportation, such as a bus or train.
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jump in »
To enter something quickly. Usually a mode of transport.
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jump on »
To board a public transport vehicle.
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kick off the team »
In sports, to dismiss an athlete from a team, usually for misconduct, poor academic performance or other offenses.
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laughing stock »
An object of ridicule, someone who is publicly ridiculed; a butt of sport.
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