below the belt »
Of a punch, landing illegally, below the opponent's waist.
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booze can »
A nightclub or bar, especially one which operates illegally or is otherwise disreputable.
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break into »
To enter illegally or by force.
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come of age »
To reach a specific age where one is legally considered to be an adult.
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cook the books »
To manipulate accounting information, esp. illegally, by a corporation.
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deadbeat dad »
A man, especially one who is divorced or estranged from his partner, who fails to provide monetary child support when he is legally required to do so.
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dirty money »
Money that is illegally gained, illegally transferred or illegally utilized. Especially money gained through forgery, bribery, or thievery.
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fall off a truck »
Of an item of merchandise, to come into a person's possession without having been paid for; to be acquired illegally.
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fall off the back of a lorry »
Of an item of merchandise, to come into a perons's possession without having been paid for; to have been acquired illegally.
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out of wedlock »
Of parents not legally married.
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rip off »
To copy, especially illegally.
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sell-by date »
The final date on which a perishable product can be legally sold to the public.
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slippery as an eel »
So crafty, or cunning that they cannot be caught by the police, although it is known that they are acting illegally.
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