ark ruffian »
Rogues who, in conjunction with watermen, robbed, and sometimes murdered, on the water, by picking a quarrel with the passengers in a boat, boarding it, plundering, stripping, and throwing them overboard, etc. A species of badger.
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at all hours »
Late into the night or early morning; when people ought to be sleeping.
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bail out »
To remove water from a boat by scooping it out.
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break off »
To remove a piece from a whole by breaking or snapping.
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carry a torch for »
[2] To harbor feelings of love despite not being in a relationship; generally unrequited or after a relationship has ended, and sometimes implying secret feelings. There is the implication of keeping hope alive.
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cat and mouse game »
Two individuals and/or groups repeatedly keeping check on each other in a suspicious or self-protective way, often with the goal of one or both parties trying to gain a malicious advantage over the other.
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cop-out »
Avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty; the action of copping out.
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creep into »
To enter something or somewhere by creeping.
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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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evil twin »
A rogue wireless access point installed near a legitimate one for purposes of eavesdropping or phishing.
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fast asleep »
Sleeping, in a deep sleep.
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give some skin »
To greet or congratulate someone by slapping his or her palm; see slap me five.
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hand in hand »
Holding or clasping hands.
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hard shoulder »
mortorway shopping area
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hedge one's bets »
To reduce the risk of making a mistake, by keeping one's options open.
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