act on »
To act decisively on the basis of information received or deduced.
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by the way »
[...] I had counted on a life-lease of the profits, whereas I only received those of a few short years. But this is by the way.
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cherry pick »
To position oneself near the opponent's goal to attempt to receive an errant or intentional pass for an easy score, as in basketball or versions of soccer where offsides are not enforced.
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come in »
Of a broadcast, such as radio or television, to have a strong enough signal to be able to be received well.
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for keeps »
With an agreement or intention to retain what one gains or receives.
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get it »
To "get what's coming to him/her"; to feel one's wrath; to receive punishment; to receive a retaliation; to receive a beating.
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get it »
To get, retrieve, or receive something.
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gimme a five »
A request to receive a high five.
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go down »
To be received or accepted.
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go the way of »
To end up the same way as. To receive the same fate as.
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hit the jackpot »
To realise a huge load of luck; to receive a more favorable outcome than imagined.
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hospital pass »
A poorly executed pass to a team-mate causing the receiver to present an easy target for a defender, and thus be tackled hard.
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how do you like them apples »
Directed jestingly or mockingly at someone who has received surprising information, ridiculing the situation.
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kiss of death »
A kiss on the cheek that signifies the death of the receiver, as delivered by a mob boss or one with such influence.
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look-in »
A quick short pass to a receiver running diagonally toward the center of the field.
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