bowl a googly »
Something unexpected, underhand or requiring a quick reaction or correction.
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chain reaction »
A nuclear reaction in which particles produced by the fission of one atom trigger fissions of other atoms.
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chain reaction »
A series of events, each one causing the next.
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deer in the headlights »
A mental state of high arousal caused by anxiety fear, panic, surpriseand/or confusion, or substance abuse. The behavioral signs are like a deer subjected to a car's headlights, such as widely opened eyes and a lack of motor reactions.
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get a rise out of »
To obtain a reaction from someone, especially one of annoyance.
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gut feeling »
An instinct or intuition; an immediate or basic feeling or reaction without a logical rationale.
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gut reaction »
An instantaneous reaction made without thought.
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la goutte d'eau qui fait d%C3%A9border le vase »
The final thing that is too much and forces a reaction; the straw that broke the camel's back.
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play the race card »
To assert that race or racism is responsible for a course of events, especially when race is not of particular significance to the issue in question; to attempt to inspire a particular reaction by raising the issue of race.
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showstopper »
A performance or segment of a theatrical production that induces a positive reaction strong enough to pause the production.
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tail between one's legs »
A reaction to a confrontation, specifically one with excessive shame and hurt pride.
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throw somebody a curve »
To surprise; to introduce something unexpected or requiring a quick reaction or correction.
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work the room »
To interact with one's audience, taking queues from its reactions and adapting one's performance or words to elicit the audience's attention and enthusiasm.
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