point blank »
The distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for the effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.
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potter »
One who places flowers or other plants inside their pots.
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potty mouth »
The characteristic of regularly using vulgar language, especially strong profanities; a person having this characteristic.
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proverbs come in pairs »
Alternative form of proverbs run in pairs.1979, Irving Howe, John Hollander, David Bromwich, Literature as Experience: An Anthology, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, ISBN 0155511130, page 325:Sometimes proverbs come in pairs, the first one providing the context, the second, the revision.
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puddle jumper »
A small passenger airplane, typically used for shorter connecting trips to smaller airports.
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pull out »
To maneuver a vehicle from the side of a road onto the lane.
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put down »
To land an aircraft.
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quote unquote »
Emphasizes the following word or phrase for irony, as used almost exclusively in spoken language.
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rake »
The direction of slip during fault movement. The rake is measured within the fault plane.
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reckon on »
To plan on; to expect.
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reckon upon »
To plan upon; to expect.
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road movie »
A film in which much of the action takes place during a journey, especially one involving overland travel.
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robber baron »
In Europe, an aristocrat who charged exorbitant fees or otherwise exacted money from people who journeyed across land or waterways which he controlled.
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roll down the windows »
To flail one's arms in a circular motion when off-balance, as to mimic the act of rolling down a car window.
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scissorbill »
The black skimmer bird native to the Atlantic states, USA.
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