a cat may look at a king »
Even a purported inferior has certain abilities, even in the presence of a purported superior
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a picture paints a thousand words »
A visualisation is a better description than a verbal description.1971, David Gates (of Bread), If, from Manna album:If a picture paints a thousand wordsThen why can't I paint you;The words will never showThe you I've come to know.1989, Alan Kay, quoted in K?o-tung Huang, Timothy D. Huang, Introduction to Chinese, Japanese and Korean Computing, World Scientific, ISBN 9971506645, p. 9:Most human beings, no matter how familiar they are with abstract symbols, respond to voice and images better than written language. In other words, A picture paints a thousand words.2006, Paul Shakespeare, Building a Dune Buggy: The Essential Manual, ISBN 1904788734, p. 52:See accompanying diagram: a picture paints a thousand words, and all that!
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accident of birth »
Reference to the fact that various benefits or detriments to the life of a person arise from the circumstances into which that person was born, these being entirely beyond his control.
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account for »
To explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.
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ad fontes »
Go to the sources: An expression emphasizing the importance of conducting fundamental research and of consulting primary sources.
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after one's own heart »
Of a person: having the same ideas, opinions or behaviour as oneself.
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ahead of one's time »
Showing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.
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all-over oneself »
Feeling self-satisfied.
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apply oneself »
To put forth a concerted effort; to try; to focus.
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are your ears burning »
Said of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.
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as is »
In its present state or condition, especially as a contractual condition of sale.
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as yet »
Up to the present; thus far.
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balls up »
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ball up.
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be around »
To be alive, existent, or present.
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be off »
To be working against a present or former addiction to.
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be the way to go »
Represent the best of all possible options or courses of action; pre-eminate over all other choices or alternatives.
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be up against »
To be challenged by someone or something stronger than oneself.
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beat up »
To feel badly guilty and accuse oneself over something. Usually followed by over.
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behind its time »
Showing characteristics of the past; present in one's work after later advances in the field; coming later than could be generally accepted.
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beside oneself »
Overcome; consumed by an emotion.
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big cheese »
A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
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bite one's tongue »
To forcibly prevent oneself from uttering a word.
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blow this pop stand »
To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.
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bluewash »
To tout a business or organization's commitment to social responsibility, and to use this perception for public relations and economic gain; to present a humanitarian front in this manner.
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bragging rights »
The prerogative to praise oneself for an accomplishment or for possession of a superior characteristic.
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break out »
To bring out, use, or present.
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brown bag »
A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.
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buckle down »
To put forth the needed effort; to focus; become serious; apply oneself.
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bum rap »
An undeservedly unfavorable portrayal or reputation.
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bump and grind »
A combination of movements resembling such a dance, as in road racing, whitewater kayaking, or exercising; any activity involving prolonged jarring or shaking.
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burn one's fingers »
To harm oneself; to suffer consequences of one's actions.
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bust one's chops »
To exert oneself.
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but who's counting »
Used as a retort or comeback, often to deprecate oneself or another for excessive concern or attention to.
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by oneself »
Alone; without assistance, accompaniment, or help from others.
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calling card »
A small printed card which identifies the bearer, traditionally presented for introduction when making a social visit to a home or when attending a formal social event or business meeting.
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carpe diem »
seize the day, make the most of today, enjoy the present
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catch-as-catch-can »
Intermittent; only when possible or when the opportunity presents itself.
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che sera sera »
Used to express a personal philosophy of fatalism1604, Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus:Why then belike we must sin, / And so consequently die. / Aye, we must die an everlasting death. / What doctrine call you this ? Che, sera, sera: / What will be*, shall be; Divinity adieu. / These Metaphysics of Magicians, / And necromantic books, are heavenly.
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cheese down »
To coil the tail of a rope on deck so as to present a neat appearance.
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cheese it »
A minced oath used as a warning to stop, hide, or flee.
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cheese off »
To annoy.
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cheesed off »
Annoyed, upset, angry.
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cherry pick »
To position oneself near the opponent's goal to attempt to receive an errant or intentional pass for an easy score, as in basketball or versions of soccer where offsides are not enforced.
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cherry-pick »
To pick out the best, or most desirable items from a list or group, especially to obtain some advantage or to present something in the best possible light.
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children should be seen and not heard »
Children should behave well and be quiet, especially in the presence of adults.
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chinese gooseberry »
kiwi fruit
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climbing the walls »
Present participle of climb the walls.
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come down to us »
To survive to the present day; to be extant in some form.
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come the acid »
To make oneself unpleasant, especially by sarcasm.
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come to terms »
To accept or resign oneself to something emotionally painful.
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come up »
To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly; to come to attention, present itself.
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comfort woman »
A woman forced, or supposedly recruited, into brothels by the Japanese occupation forces during World War II.
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couldn't happen to a nicer »
Sarcastically asserts that those in question thoroughly deserve their fate.
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cozy up »
With "to", to ingratiate oneself .
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cruising for a bruising »
Following a course of action likely to result in injury or other trouble for oneself.
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cry someone a river »
To weep profusely or excessively in the presence of another person.
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cut off one's nose to spite one's face »
To harm oneself as a result of attempting to harm an adversary.
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cut the cheese »
To flatulate.
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damson jam »
fruit preserve
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dead ringer »
Someone or something that very closely resembles another; someone or something easily mistaken for another.
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different as chalk and cheese »
Two things which are superficially alike but very different in substance.
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disc jockey »
radio presenter
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dog and pony show »
Any presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate.
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don't shit where you eat »
(idiomatic, vulgar) One should not cause trouble in a place, group, or situation in which one regularly finds oneself.1998 April 14, Nelson Navarro, "Ever faithful, ever true," Manila Standard (Philippines) (retrieved 12 Aug. 2011):The guiding principle is Don't shit where you eat. Office romances are always destructive of morale and objectivity.2003 Oct. 8, Jonathan Valania, "Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Pussy," Philadelphia Weekly (retrieved 12 Aug. 2011):Limbaugh was scheduled to deliver the keynote speech at the NAB convention in, of all places, Philadelphia, thus violating the cardinal law of the animal kingdom: Don't shit where you eat.2006 Sept. 19, Michael Musto, "NY Mirror," Village Voice (retrieved 12 Aug. 2011):Mitchell refused to indulge in on-set romances with either gender. "You don't shit where you eat," he told me, plainly.
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double booked »
Of a single resource, reserved for two different users at the same time.
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dress up »
To present in a favorable light.
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earn one's keep »
To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
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eat one's own dog food »
To use or consume the economic goods or services that oneself is producing; to be part of a closed household economy.
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economical with the truth »
Not telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire.
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every cloud has a silver lining »
In every bad situation there is an element of good1881, National Academy of Code Administration (U.S.), Folio, page 417:Every cloud has a silver lining; but in the old-fashioned meeting-houses every cloud of hymnal melody generally had a nasal lining before the congregation...1887, Shakers, Religion, page 36:that "a little reserve and thou'lt fail surely," will prove to be true in our experience. Every cloud has a silver lining and so has every sorrow,1918, George Jean Nathan, Performing Arts, page 222:But the most popular attitude toward what we may call "sad" plays is the peculiar one of believing that, since every cloud has a silver lining,
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execution style »
Resembling an execution; with the victim aware, but unable to defend himself or resist.
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expose oneself »
To appear nude in public.
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f** someone over »
To exploit somebody in a way which result in an advantage to oneself, at the cost of the other party gaining a considerable disadvantage.
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face to face »
In person; directly; in the physical presence of somebody.
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facts on the ground »
A euphemism, similar to fait accompli, used as an oblique way of saying that discussions over the possession of a given piece of territory has been rendered moot by the presence of military forces.
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faith will move mountains »
Belief in oneself (read sometimes as belief in God) can help one overcome any hurdle in life's path.
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false friend »
A word in a foreign language bearing a deceptive resemblance to a word in one's own language.
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feather one's nest »
To achieve benefits, especially financial ones, by taking advantage of the opportunities with which one is presented; to amass a comfortable amount of personal wealth.
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feed a cold, starve a fever »
Eating more will cure the common cold, and eating less will cure a fever.1887, J. H. Whelan, "The Treatment of Colds.", The Practitioner, vol. 38, pg. 180:"Feed a cold, starve a fever." There is a deal of wisdom in the first part of this advice. A person with a catarrh should take an abundance of light nutritious food, and some light wine, but avoid spirits, and above all tobacco.1968, Katinka Loeser, The Archers at Home, publ. Atheneum, New York, pg. 60:I have a cold. 'Feed a cold, starve a fever.' You certainly know that.2009, Shelly Reuben, Tabula Rasa, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ISBN 015101079X, pg. 60:They say feed a cold, starve a fever, but they don't tell you what to do when you got both, so I figured scrambled eggs, tea, and toast.
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fire away »
To begin to talk or present information quickly.
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fishtail »
The tail of a fish, or an object resembling this.
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flower »
An inflorescence that resembles a flower, but actually contains many small florets, such as a sunflower.
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flower »
The best examples or representatives of a group.
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for the birds »
Worthless; pointless; not deserving serious consideration.
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friend with benefits »
A friendship with no reserves when it comes to the release of shared sexual tension thus leading to sexual fraternization.
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full of oneself »
Egotistical, believing oneself to be superior to others; preoccupied with one's own work, interests, point of view, etc.
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full speed ahead »
Maximum effort without reservations or delay.
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get high »
To intoxicate oneself with drugs or other substances.
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get ready »
prepare oneself
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get something over with »
To do something quickly and hastily; without procrastination, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.
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get the bacon bad »
To be morbidly obese.
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giant panda »
chinese animal
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gird up one's loins »
To prepare oneself for something demanding.
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give as good as one gets »
To behave toward others in a manner resembling or commensurate with their behavior towards oneself, especially in a situation where one is insulted or otherwise ill-treated.
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give of oneself »
To devote oneself unselfishly to a task, especially to give time and energy.
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give over »
To devote oneself to a particular activity.
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gloss over »
To treat something with less care than it deserves; to skimp.
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go all out »
To reserve nothing; to put forth all possible effort or resources.
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go large »
To enjoy oneself to the maximum.
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go mad »
Used to indicate that the second verb represents an action that is out of character.
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go the whole hog »
To do something as entirely or completely as possible; to reserve or hold back nothing.
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hard cheese »
Expressed to someone suffering misfortune.
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hard feelings »
Resentment, anger.
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have a good time »
To enjoy oneself.
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have a whale of a time »
To enjoy oneself greatly.
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have an axe to grind »
To have a dispute, resentment, or grudge, sometimes with a disposition to act on that resentment covertly; to have a bias; to take issue with something.
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have it coming »
To deserve or merit, as the consequences of one's actions.
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have one's head in the clouds »
To daydream; to think about matters other than the present reality.
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have one's name on it »
To be reserved for someone.
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have the time of one's life »
To enjoy oneself immensely.
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have the time of one's life »
To enjoy oneself more than ever before.
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have tickets on oneself »
To be conceited.
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help oneself »
Take freely.
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hold back »
To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
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hospital pass »
A poorly executed pass to a team-mate causing the receiver to present an easy target for a defender, and thus be tackled hard.
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house warming »
Presented as a way of welcoming someone to a home into which he or she recently moved.
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hunger is a good sauce »
(dated) Being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.1854, Mark Lemon, Henry Mayhew, Tom Taylor, Shirley Brooks, Francis Cowley Burnand, Owen Seaman, Punch, Vol. XXVI, Punch Publications Ltd., page 74:His bread and cheese were somewhat dry, to be sure; his ale had become flat, and considerably warmer than was desirable; but hunger is a good sauce, and thirst is not particular.
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hunker down »
To take shelter; to prepare oneself for some eventuality; to focus on a task.
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if you want a thing done well, do it yourself »
It is better to do something oneself, than rely on others to do it well.
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in character »
Acting as the character, not as oneself.
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in evidence »
Visibly present; noticeable.
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in high dudgeon »
Resentfully or furiously.
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in person »
actually present
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in the cards »
Destined or fated to happen; predicted or foreseen.
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it's all grist to the mill »
Everything referred to in the present context has some sort of use.1999, Simon Blackburn, Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy (Oxford University Press paperback, ISBN 0199690871), ch. 7 section 6: "Kant
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it's one's funeral »
One's decisions or actions will bring undesirable consequences only on oneself.
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jump »
To cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward.
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jump »
To propel oneself rapidly upward such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.
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jump to conclusions »
Make conclusions before being presented with all the evidence.
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just deserts »
A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.
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keep at »
preserve with
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keep from »
To protect or preserve from.
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keep it real »
To be authentic, true to oneself; to be cool.
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keep oneself to oneself »
To be introverted; to stay away from others.
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keep up »
To maintain; to preserve; to prevent from deteriorating.
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keep up with the Joneses »
To do or buy things for status, show, or image rather than out of need, especially for the purpose of competing with friends or neighbors.
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kick oneself »
To reproach oneself for making a mistake or missing an opportunity.
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kill off »
To represent or portray as being dead.
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kindred soul »
Someone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself; kindred spirit.
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kindred spirit »
Someone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself.
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knock-on effect »
The continued running of an engine after the ignition has been turned off; dieseling.
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lapsed academic »
A person formerly employed as a professor or researcher in a university or other institution of higher education, especially one who no longer attempts to remain current in his or her former academic field.
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last word »
The finest, highest, or ultimate representative of some class of objects.
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lay down »
To lie down; to place oneself in a reclined or horizontal position, on a bed or similar, for the purpose of resting.
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lay down the law »
To present the law that applies to a given case.
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lay low »
To remain hidden or to hide oneself.
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legwork »
Work, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort.
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let one's hair down »
To relax and enjoy oneself.
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letters after one's name »
A list of abbreviations, separated by commas, representing the academic qualifications and civil or military honours achieved by a person.
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lion »
A stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms.
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lion »
A Chinese foo dog.
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look back »
To look behind oneself.
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look like »
To be similar in appearance to; resemble.
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look out for number one »
To act in one's own interests; to act in a manner advantageous primarily to oneself.
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mad money »
A sum of money kept in reserve or to insulate oneself financially in the event of the sudden breakdown of a relationship in which one is economically dependent.
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mad money »
A sum of money, often relatively small in amount, kept in reserve to use for impulsive, frivolous purposes.
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make a fool of oneself »
To appear foolish to others.
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make a living »
To earn enough income to support oneself and, if applicable, one's family.
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make a name for oneself »
To gain fame.
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make an exhibition of oneself »
She had far too much to drink and made an exhibition of herself by flirting with everyone.
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make an exhibition of oneself »
To embarrass oneself or others in public.
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make oneself scarce »
To leave or depart, or to avoid or stay away.
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meaty »
Resembling meat in flavour, etc.
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mince words »
To restrain oneself in a conversation by withholding some comments or using euphemisms.
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mind one's own business »
To concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others.
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mind the store »
To remain present in a retail business, in order to maintain the security of the premises and to serve customers.
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nest egg »
A savings; a reserve of money.
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no holds barred »
Without reserve; in an especially ruthless or vicious manner.
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no time like the present »
A shortened form of there's no time like the present
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of sorts »
Resembling; similar to; in a way; partial or not entire; somewhat.
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off the reservation »
Violating rules.
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on hold »
On reserve; being held for someone.
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on one's own »
Alone; by oneself; without the companionship or assistance of others.
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on the make »
Actively seeking an opportunity for self-advancement; eager to ingratiate oneself to others in order to secure some advantage.
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one good turn deserves another »
One act of kindness should be paid back by another act of kindness.
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ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny »
(biology, social sciences, art, philosophy) The physical, cultural, moral, or intellectual development of each individual passes through stages similar to the developmental stages of that individual's species, society, or civilization.1905, J. A. Harris, "The Importance of Investigations of Seedling Stages," Science, New Series, vol. 22, no. 554, p. 186:With reference to seedling stages the statement that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny must be made with great reserve.1961, M. E. Wolfgang, "Pioneers in Criminology: Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909)," The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology, and Police Science, vol. 52, no. 4, p. 367:Haeckel maintained that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny, and this idea was incorporated by Lombroso into his parallelism between the criminal and the child.2002, B. S. Jackson, "Models in Legal History: The Case of Biblical Law," Journal of Law and Religion, vol. 18, no. 1, p. 11:For even if we accept that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny," those responsible for the drafting of ancient legal documents were not children, and are hardly to be endowed with some form of infantile mentality.
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paint oneself into a corner »
To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.
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paper »
A written document that reports scientific or academic research and is usually subjected to peer review before publication in a scientific journal or in the proceedings of a scientific or academic meeting .
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pass off »
To misrepresent something.
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pass the buck »
To transfer responsibility or blame from oneself onto another; to absolve oneself of concern for a given matter by claiming to lack authority or jurisdiction.
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pickle »
Any vegetable preserved in vinegar and consumed as relish.
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pickle »
A cucumber preserved in a solution, usually a brine or a vinegar syrup.
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pickle »
The brine used for preserving food.
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pig out »
To eat voraciously or ravenously; to gorge oneself.
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play with fire »
To put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.
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present day »
current
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pretty pictures »
Image supplements in a presentation: graphs, charts, etc.
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pull oneself together »
To become mentally focused after a period of being unfocused.
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pull oneself up by one's bootstraps »
To begin an enterprise or recover from a setback without any outside help; to succeed only on one's own effort or abilities.
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pull out all the stops »
To reserve or hold back nothing.
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put by »
To preserve food by canning, freezing, drying, etc.
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put on »
clothe oneself in
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put one's best foot forward »
To show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a favorable impression.
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put one's mind to it »
To apply oneself; to exert a directed effort.
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put one's shoulder to the wheel »
To work or exert oneself heavily or with full effort.
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put oneself across »
To explain one's ideas and opinions clearly so that another person can understand them and get a picture of your personality.
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put oneself in someone's shoes »
To try to look at a situation from a different point of view; as if one were the other person. To empathise.
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put up »
To present, especially in "put up a fight".
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rat running »
Present participle of rat run.
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rest on one's laurels »
To rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further.
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ride tall in the saddle »
To act or conduct oneself in a manner that is imposing, impressive, resolute, or manly.
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ruffle some feathers »
To disturb; to arouse resentment, anger, or concern.
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run oneself ragged »
To work or exert oneself to the point of exhaustion.
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run out the clock »
To preserve a lead in a game by retaining possession, to waste time.
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save face »
To take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve one's reputation or honour.
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seize the day »
To enjoy the present and not worry about the future; to live for the moment.
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send away »
To dismiss from one's presence.
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serve somebody right »
To happen to someone who is thought to deserve it.
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set aside »
To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.
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sexual tension »
Physically induced libidinal unrest arising between two individuals when aware of each other's presence.
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shit oneself »
To soil oneself.
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shoot first and ask questions later »
To take action with serious consequences without delay, preserving the benefit of surprise by not providing indication of one's intent.
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shoot oneself in the foot »
To act against one's own interests, e.g., by saying what one is really thinking.
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shoot oneself in the foot »
To deliberately sabotage an activity in order to avoid obligation, though it causes personal suffering. Origins in first world war trench warfare.
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show the flag »
Of a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish an authoritative presence and to exert diplomatic or political influence.
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show the flag »
To represent one's country or some other group in a manner intended to suggest the authority or importance of that country or group.
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shuffle »
To get lost in the shuffle: to lack attention when you deserve it.
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shuffle off this mortal coil »
To die; to divest oneself of one's mortal body.
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shy bladder »
An inability to urinate in the presence of others.
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singing from the same hymnbook »
Present participle of sing from the same hymnbook.
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sit back »
To relax, to not exert oneself.
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slam dunk »
A task expected to present no difficulty.
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slob »
A term used to insult a lazy, obese person.
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snake oil »
Snake oil is a traditional Chinese medicine used to treat joint pain.
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so far so good »
Up to this point, all is OK.Well, you've packed your bags for the holiday, bought your tickets, reserved the hotel and put the dog in kennels. So far so good, now let's get to Minorca without any troubles.
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sort oneself out »
To calm down emotionally.
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sort oneself out »
To organize or solve one's personal problems.
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speak for »
To claim, reserve, or occupy.
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speak for oneself »
Expressing disagreement with an opinion expressed by another.
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speak for oneself »
To provide an opinion only on one's own behalf.
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speak up »
To make oneself or one's opinions known; to advocate or assert oneself.
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squirrel away »
To stash or hide; to hoard, collect, save, or accumulate; to create a reserve, stash, or hoard of some supply, so as to recall a squirrel's burying of nuts.
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stand for »
To mean; to symbolize; to represent.
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stick one's neck out »
To take a risk, putting oneself in a vulnerable position.
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stop up »
To increase the aperture of a photographic lens, moving from an f/stop represented by a higher number to an f/stop represented by a lower number and causing more light to pass into the camera.
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stuck up »
Snobbish, conceited; believing oneself to be better than others; haughty.
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sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof »
No need to worry about the future; the present provides enough to worry about.
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sure of oneself »
Self-confident.
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take off »
To absent oneself from work or other responsibility, especially with permission.
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take sides »
To ally oneself with a given opinion, agenda or group; to support one side or viewpoint in a competition or confrontation.
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take something in one's stride »
Not to allow oneself to be set back, daunted, upset or embarrassed by unpleasant or undesirable circumstances.
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take the fall »
To assume blame for oneself.
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take the piss »
Everyone takes the piss out of the bankers these days.
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taking upon oneself »
venturing
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tear away »
To remove oneself reluctantly; often expressed in the negative.
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the shoemaker's children go barefoot »
One often neglects those closest to oneself.
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there's no time like the present »
Now (i.e., the present time) is an appropriate time to take a particular action.
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think tank »
A group of which performs research and develops reports and recommendations on topics relating to strategic planning or public policy, and which is usually funded by corporations, interest groups, or government.
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throw down »
To accomplish or produce something in a grand, respectable, or successful manner; to "represent".
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throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick »
Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2005, Mike Busson (poster on UKScreen forum) Re: Voiceovers!, read at [1] on 02 Nov 06,In terms of places to send your URL or CD's, there's no easy answer. It really is a case of throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.2005, "forwardone" (administrator posting on the HYIPForum), re: Alertpay phishing email, read at [2] on 02 Nov 06,I also think that sometimes they send out phishing e-mails in the hope that it`ll hit people who do have an account with a particular organization. You know, throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick theory.2006, Rob Manuel, How to be funny, read in Comedy Soup on the BBC website at [3] on 02 Nov 06,Throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick. Be prolific and don't be afraid to make stuff that's rubbish. If you keep trying eventually you'll get there.2006, Rex Pierce, Re: [303rd-Talk] D Day read on 303rd Bomb Group Talk Forum at [4] on 02 Nov 06,Believe the planners worked on the principle of "throw enough mud at the wall, and some of it will stick".If enough (perhaps false or reckless) accusations are made against someone, his reputation will suffer, whether or not this is deserved2006, "money" (poster on eTalk Money), Some thoughts about compact surfing, read at [5] on 02 Nov 06,Word of advice NVUS time to distance yourself from LuukH as quickly as possible and dish some dirt, otherwise well the saying goes - throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.
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throw to the wolves »
To sacrifice someone, especially in an attempt to save oneself.
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time flies when you're having fun »
Time seems to pass quicker when one is enjoying oneself.
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timeserver »
A device, node or program that distributes the correct time to clients in a network.
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timeserver »
A person who conforms to current opinions, especially for reasons of personal advantage; an opportunist.
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to date »
Until now; until the present time.
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to thine own self be true »
The easiest person to deceive is oneself."This above all:to thine own self be true,and it must follow, as the night the day,Thou canst not then be false to any man." -William Shakespeare
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toot one's own horn »
To promote oneself; to boast or brag; to tout.
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top oneself »
To commit suicide.
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top oneself »
To outdo oneself or do more than one's previous best.
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totus porcus »
Completely; unreservedly: swallowed the official version totus porcus.
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touch cloth »
To be on the point of soiling oneself.
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touch oneself »
To masturbate.
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twelfth man »
reserve in cricket
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under erasure »
Of a bit of text, written and strickenthrough; hence, figuratively in some sense both present and absent.
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up one's sleeve »
Hidden, in reserve.
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vote with one's feet »
To show a lack of support for something by departing or otherwise absenting oneself.
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vote with one's feet »
To show support for something by going to or otherwise being present somewhere.
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wade through »
To do a boring, repetitive research task.
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wake up and smell the coffee »
To face reality and stop deluding oneself.
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walk out on »
To abandon or desert someone, especially a spouse.
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walked out on »
To abandoned; to desert
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walked out on »
To abandoned; to desert
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walked out on »
To abandoned; to desert
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wash one's hands of »
To absolve oneself of responsibility or future blame for.
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weekend warrior »
A part-time soldier, or reservist.
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weekend warrior »
A person who indulges in a sport or pastime on an infrequent basis, usually on weekends when work commitments are not present.
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what you see is what you get »
The screen image resembles the printed output.
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window dressing »
These latest modifications are mere window dressing, the same problems remain.
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wrap in the flag »
To claim one's cause deserves support for patriotic reasons or that one's own motives are patriotic.
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yellow press »
Newspapers which publish sensationalist articles rather than well researched and sober journalism.
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