air out »
To expose to air; to leave open or spread out, as to allow odor or moisture to dissipate.
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be all ears »
To listen carefully or eagerly; to anticipate.
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be in for »
To be able to expect or anticipate; to be about to suffer, generally said of something unpleasant.
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can't wait »
To eagerly anticipate; to find it unbearable to wait for a forthcoming pleasurable event.
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clear up »
Of stormy weather, to dissipate, to become calm.
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go the distance »
To participate in a boxing match for its maximum number of rounds.
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hit the bricks »
To participate in a workplace strike or other job action; to participate in a public protest, especially one involving picketing.
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jump off »
To participate in the final round of an equestrian showjumping event.
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lay open »
In Japan and South Korea, to publish a patent for initial public review, prior to the formal application for registration.
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lick one's chops »
To anticipate something eagerly.
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life of the party »
A person who participates in entertainment events in a very enthusiastic manner and who has a leading role in inspiring others to join in the spirit of festivity.
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look forward »
To anticipate or expect; especially, to expect something to be pleasant.
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look forward to »
To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure.
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look-in »
A chance to participate, compete, or succeed.
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opt in »
To choose to participate in something.
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opt out »
To choose not to participate in something.
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pay the fiddler »
To contribute in order to participate.
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ride the short bus »
To participate in a special education program, such as for those with learning disabilities.
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sea legs »
The ability, when walking aboard ship, to anticipate the motion of the deck so as to walk steadily without losing balance.
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sit out »
To decline to participate; particularly, to decline to dance.
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size up »
To evaluate; to estimate or anticipate the magnitude, difficulty, or strength of something.
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snake oil »
A type of 19th century patent medicine sold in the United States that claimed to contain snake fat, supposedly a Native American remedy for various ailments.
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spectator sport »
Something, especially a process or activity, which is a popular object of observation; an activity which a person prefers to watch rather than to participate in.
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stick in the mud »
A person unwilling to participate in activities, often because he or she believes the activity is not wholly kosher; a party pooper.
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take part »
To participate or join.
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up for »
Willing to participate in; interested in.
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walk the line »
To participate in the procession at a graduation ceremony; to graduate.
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