curveball »
An unexpected turn of events initiated by an opponent or chance.
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cut a rug »
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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cut a wide swath »
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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cut in »
Especially, to dance with someone who is already dancing by replacing his or her partner.
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cut of one's jib »
Someone’s general appearance or the implications thereof, especially in relation to making an impression or one’s style..
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cut one's teeth »
To begin; to gain early experience.
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cutting edge »
The forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.
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damn with faint praise »
To provide praise that is so minimal or inconsequential as to actually amount to criticism.
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dar brincos »
To jump, leap.
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date with destiny »
An inevitable future event or encounter, especially one which is likely to be momentous.
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day and night »
All the time; round the clock; unceasingly.
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dead as a doornail »
Unquestionably dead. Used for both inanimate objects and once living beings.
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dead men tell no tales »
Once someone is dead, they can no longer communicate, hence killing someone is the best way to keep him/her quiet.
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dead to rights »
With sufficient evidence to establish responsibility definitively.
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dead wood »
Dead limbs and branches still attached to a living tree.
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