a pull of the hair for being unfair »
The general response to "A kick and a flick for being so quick", which is in turn a response in itself to "A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month".
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answer back »
To issue echo characters, protocol responses, reflexive connection requests, etc.
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bend the truth »
To change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience.
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better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness »
In the face of bad times or hopelessness, it is more worthwhile to do some good, however small, in response than to complain about the situation.
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deafening silence »
A silence, or a lack of any response, that signifies disapproval or lack of any enthusiasm.
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does a bear shit in the woods »
Rhetorical question in response to a question where the answer is an emphatic yes.
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don't look at me »
A response indicating that one is not willing or able to perform a task.
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go over »
To create a response or impression.
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hit the bottle »
To continually drink alcohol to excess, particularly in response to a setback.
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how are you »
An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. Typical responses include.
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live by the sword, die by the sword »
One who uses violence can expect a violent response. It is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.(figuratively) One can expect dire outcomes from any vice; used to convey poetic justice.
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no comment »
An "official" refusal to relay any further information, as a response to a newspaper reporter's question.
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now you're cooking »
A phrase, often given in response, meaning that the subject has switched to a more suitable or more efficient approach.
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plead the fifth »
To refuse to answer a question, or refuse to speak, especially when the response would reflect badly on the speaker.
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snap someone's head off »
To suddenly and sharply rebuke or insult a person, especially in response to a harmless remark.
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