spare tyre »
An extra tyre carried in case one of the vehicle's tyres is damaged or deflated.
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take the plunge »
To get engaged.
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the beast with two backs »
Two people engaged in sexual intercourse.
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the shoe is on the other foot »
The roles of people in a situation have been reversed, such the advantage has shifted to a party which was previously disadvantaged.
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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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trip out »
To have a fit, to become enraged.
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turn the tables »
To reverse a situation, such that the advantage has shifted to the party which was previously disadvantaged.
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wear out »
To cause to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use.
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winkle out »
Tom managed to winkle the truth out of John eventually.
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winter rat »
An old, unattractive automobile, purchased for little money, to be driven during brutal Great Lakes winters while the owner's "good" car remains garaged and protected from corrosive road salt for the season.
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