turn up »
To belay or make fast a line on a cleat or pin.
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turn up for the book »
A very unexpected, usually pleasant, surprise.
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turn-on »
Something that attracts, gives pleasure, or encourages, especially sexually.
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under one's nose »
Directly in front of one; clearly visible.
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walk away from »
To abandon or leave; to shun.
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walk in the park »
Something easy or pleasant, especially by comparison to something.
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walk out »
To leave suddenly, especially as a form of protest.
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warm up »
To prepare for executing an already-learned activity by a limited amount of additional practice.
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wash up »
To clean the utensils, dishes etc. used in preparing and eating a meal.
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weak sister »
A person or thing which is the least robust or least dependable member of a group.
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where there's muck there's brass »
(UK, Irish) There is money to be made in unpleasant dirty jobs.
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wipe the slate clean »
To forget about previous differences and disagreements, and make a fresh start.
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wolf in sheep's clothing »
Something harmful or problematic disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.
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wrestling with a pig »
To engage in a pointless task that leaves one worse off for having made an honest attempt.
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you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink »
You can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it.
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