climb up »
To gradually ascend something.
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come down »
To descend.
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dumb down »
To convey some subject matter in simple terms, avoiding technical or academic language, especially in a way that is considered condescending.
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fruit of one's loins »
One's child, children, or descendents.
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go down »
To descend; to move from a higher place to a lower one.
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poison pen »
A usually intentionally rude, spiteful, and/or condescending piece of writing directed at a person, group, lifestyle, way of thought, or other target.
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punch bowl waterfall »
A plunging waterfall descending from a narrow stream into a pool.
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take off »
To leave the ground and begin flight; to ascend into the air.
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talk down »
To speak condescendingly or as though the listener is inferior.
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write down »
In a simple or condescending style.
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