big shot »
A person with a reputation of importance or power.
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blow hot and cold »
To behave inconsistently; to vacillate or to waver, as between extremes of opinion or emotion.
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bottom line »
The summary or result; the most important information; the upshot; the net-net.
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bridge »
A particular form of one hand placed on the table to support the cue when making a shot in cue sports.
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bridge »
Cue for extended or tedious shots. Also called a spider.
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bulletproof »
Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.
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by a long shot »
By a wide margin; indicates a very big difference or disparity.
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call the shots »
To make the decisions;to be in charge;to give orders.
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check in »
To announce or record one's arrival at a hotel, airport etc.
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check out »
To pay the bill, and record one's departure, as from a hotel.
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chip in »
To put a chip shot in the hole.
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dead shot »
Perfect shooter
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dishpan hands »
Hands which are rough, reddish, and dry, as from irritation and chafing caused by immersion in hot water mixed with detergent.
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full of hot air »
Talking a lot, especially without saying anything of value or meaning.
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get »
A difficult return or block of a shot.
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