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power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely
The corrupting influence of power is total when one's power is total.Lord Acton see: Wikiquote
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power up
To turn the electrical power on to a device as a precondition to make it operational.
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brown power
The production of electricity made from conventional sources, such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.
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flower power
60s youth movement
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poor power
Limited ability.
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power chord
A chord or combination of notes used in rock music and typically selected to sound good at high volume and high levels of distortion. Power chords make extensive use of intervals such as open fourths and fifths.
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power point
electrical socket
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power up
To become ready for operation as a result of the provision of electrical power.
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knowledge is power
With knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of his objectives will certainly increase.
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power behind the throne
Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.
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play around
To behave in a silly, or childish, or irresponsible way.
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play down
To make or attempt to make something seem less important, likely, or obvious.
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play up
To misbehave.
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play along
To take part in a charade, deception, or practical joke.
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child's play
Something particularly simple or easy.
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grandstand play
A successful play or other manoeuvre during a sporting competition in which one or more players shows off unnecessarily in order to entertain or impress the spectators.
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play around
To work with in a non-serious manner.
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play around
To engage in sexual practices outside of marriage.
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play ball
An expression used at the beginning of a game of baseball.
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play ball
To start anything tumultuous.
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play ball
To work together; to cooperate.
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play dumb
To pretend to be mute.
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play dumb
To pretend to be slow-witted or lacking in specific knowledge, usually in order to avoid responsibility or to gain some advantage.
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play games
To deceive, to lie about one's intentions.
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play hardball
To act rough and ruthless, especially in politics or business.
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play hardball
To use every means possible to achieve a goal, especially in disregarding the harm caused.
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play hookey
To be absent without permission, especially from school.
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play hooky
To miss school, work, or other duties without permission or an excuse.
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play possum
To dissemble or to feign ignorance; to disguise or conceal something in order to deceive.
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play possum
To feign death; to remain quiet and still to escape attention or remain undetected; to lay low.
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play possum
To feign sleep, illness, etc.
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play up
To make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely or obvious; to showcase or highlight.
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play for love
To play a game of cards without stakes.
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play it safe
To take a cautious, risk-free approach.
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play old harry
Blenkiron and I have been moving in the best circles as skilled American engineers who are going to play Old Harry with the British on the Tigris. — John Buchan, "Greenmantle", 1916..
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play old harry
To play the devil; to make mischief.
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play on words
A pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.
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play second fiddle
To play a subsidiary or subordinate role to someone or something else.
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play silly buggers
To act in a stupid or reckless manner.
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play the field
To date more than one person at the same time.
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play the fool
To behave in a foolish or comical manner.
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play the ponies
To bet on horse racing.
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play with fire
To put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.
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play fast and loose
To be recklessly inaccurate, inappropriate, or otherwise ignoring guidelines and conventions.
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play fast and loose
To ignore proper behavior or social conventions, especially when it suits ones purpose.
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play it by ear
To do something by guessing, intuition, or trial and error; to react to events as they occur.
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play it by ear
To play a song according to how it sounds, rather than from a written score.
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play one against another
To manipulate two persons into competing against one another in a way that benefits the person carrying out the manipulation.
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play one's cards right
To act sensibly; to make the right moves.
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play someone like a fiddle
Skilfully.
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