angle for farthings »
To beg out of a prison window with a cap, or box, let down at the end of a long string.
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box on the ear »
Administered on the victim's ear, usually by an educator, to enforce attention.
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box the compass »
To know, and be able to recite the 32 points and quarter points of the magnetic compass from North, both clockwise and anticlockwise.
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box the compass »
To make a complete reversal in stance or opinion.
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box-office bomb »
A motion picture that generates relatively low revenue at the box office, especially that which is less than the budget for the motion picture.
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boxer shorts »
underwear
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go the distance »
To participate in a boxing match for its maximum number of rounds.
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idiot box »
Television.
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knock out of the box »
To cause a pitcher to be replaced by heavy hitting.
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knock out of the box »
To cause something to be replaced by something else.
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life is like a box of chocolates »
Life is full of surprises, you never know what will happen next.
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light middleweight »
type of boxer
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mine arse on a bandbox »
An answer to the offer of any thing inadequate to the purpose for which it is proffered, like offering a bandbox for a seat.
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on one's soapbox »
Stating or professing one's opinion; attempting to persuade others of something.
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on the ropes »
Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse.
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