break off »
To remove a piece from a whole by breaking or snapping.
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cold snap »
A period of exceptionally cold weather.
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drop back »
Of a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders.
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ginger snap »
biscuit
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make it snappy »
Do it quickly; be quick about it.
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ne'er cast a clout til May be out »
Advice not to change from winter clothes to summer clothes until June, as there is often a sudden cold snap in May.
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press stud »
snap fastener
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shotgun »
A play formation in which the quarterback is a few feet behind the snapper when the ball is hiked, ideally allowing for an easier pass play.
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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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snappy comeback »
A prompt, clever retort.
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