answer for »
To be held responsible for.
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apron string hold »
An estate held by a man during his wife's life.
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business end »
The part of a tool or other similar item, that is physically used for its operation, rather than the part which is held.
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cutie pie »
A small hand-held radiation meter.
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don't shoot the messenger »
The bearer of bad news should not be held accountable for the bad news.
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grace period »
A length of time during which rules or penalties do not take effect or are withheld.
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jump rope »
The activity, game or exercise in which a person must jump, bounce or skip repeatedly while a length of rope is swung over and under, both ends held in the hands of the jumper, or alternately, held by two other participants. Often used for athletic training and among schoolchildren. Variations involve speed, chants, varied rope and jumper movement patterns, multiple jumpers and/or multiple ropes.
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on hold »
On reserve; being held for someone.
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opposite number »
A person who holds a position in an organization that corresponds to that held by another person in an other organization; a counterpart.
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pay for »
To be punished or held accountable for.
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skip rope »
To jump over a rope, both of whose ends are held by the jumper or by two others, while the rope is moved under the jumper's feet in a continual rhythm; to play the game of jump rope or exercise by jumping rope.
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small arms »
Firearms designed to be carried and fired by a single person; often held in the hand.
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tell all »
To reveal everything, particularly information that is normally withheld.
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under a spell »
Bewitched, held by the power of a magical spell.
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under fire »
Criticized or held responsible for something.
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