at the high port »
Or in a charge.
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at the wheel »
In control of the situation; in charge.
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barrel »
A metallic tube, as of a gun, from which a projectile is discharged.
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break rank »
To march or charge out of the designated order in a military unit.
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call the shots »
To make the decisions;to be in charge;to give orders.
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calling card »
A prepaid card or credit card, usually electronically readable, used to pay the charges when making a telephone call.
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charge up »
To recharge, to give electrical power to something.
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charge up »
To motivate, to instill someone with determination.
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daylight robbery »
An exorbitant charge for a product or service.
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eat one's young »
To betray a constituent or charge out of self-serving interests or desperation; savaging.
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head honcho »
The person in charge; the highest-ranking person in an organization.
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head up »
To lead or take the lead; to direct; to take charge.
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hold your fire »
Do not discharge your weapon. Used originally for weapons needing a spark or lighting of a fuse to ignite gunpowder, now sometimes used to mean any weapon launching a projectile.
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no cover »
Without a cover charge.
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pick up the tab »
To accept a charge and pay for it, especially at a bar or restaurant.
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