be at one's beck and call »
To be in the position of serving someone in any way they desire, usually unwillingly.
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eat one's young »
To betray a constituent or charge out of self-serving interests or desperation; savaging.
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for the birds »
Worthless; pointless; not deserving serious consideration.
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goon squad »
A group of individuals serving as enforcers, bodyguards, and the like, especially persons hired for such a purpose and using violent, thuggish methods.
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light bucket »
Nickname for a reflecting telescope, especially one with a relatively large aperture and suitable for observing deep sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies.
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opening time »
hour at which a pub can start serving
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pickle »
The brine used for preserving food.
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shoot first and ask questions later »
To take action with serious consequences without delay, preserving the benefit of surprise by not providing indication of one's intent.
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shroud »
A rope or cable serving to support the mast sideways.
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spectator sport »
An activity which consists of watching or observing.
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