boot camp »
A short, intensive, quasi-military program generally aimed at young offenders as an alternative to a jail term.
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circle the wagons »
To prepare to defend against an attack.
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drop back »
Of a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders.
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execution style »
Resembling an execution; with the victim aware, but unable to defend himself or resist.
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fend and prove »
To engage in argument.
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fend away »
To turn something away; to ward off.
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fend off »
Away; to turn away; to defend against; to repel with force or effort.
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his back is up »
He is offended or angry; an expression or idea taken from a cat; that animal, when angry, always raising its back. An allusion also sometimes used to jeer a crooked man.
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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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hurt someone's feelings »
To offend or hurt someone.
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on the defensive »
Prepared to defend or protect against criticism, attack or aggression.
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put off »
To offend, repulse, or frighten.
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stick up for »
To defend or protect.
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take a stand »
To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.
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take the offensive »
To attack instead of defending; to be bold and proactive.
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