take aback »
Of a ship: to catch it with the sails aback suddenly.
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take to the cleaners »
To take a significant quantity of a person's money or valuables, through gambling, unfavorable investing, fraud, litigation, etc.
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take up »
That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch.
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taper off »
To diminish or lessen gradually; to become smaller, slower, quieter, etc.
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tear up the pea patch »
To put on a notable performance, especially in sports; to go on a rampage.
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test bed »
Any venue, setup, etc. used for experimentation, testing, proving a concept, etc.
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the early bird catches the worm »
the early bird gets the worm
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the end justifies the means »
Morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary to achieve morally right outcomes; actions can only be considered morally right or wrong by virtue of the morality of the outcome.
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the whole nine yards »
And everything. Often used, like etc., to finish out a list.
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the whole shooting match »
Everything; the entire collection, endeavor, or activity.
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think of England »
To tolerate or endure bad sex. Used in conjunction with "I just lie on my back and.." "I just go through the motions and..." etc.
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throw a fit »
To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.
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throw off balance »
To unsettle, to catch by surprise.
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throw smoke »
To consistently pitch fastballs that are difficult to hit.
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throw somebody a curve »
To pitch a curve ball.
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