back out »
To withdraw from something one has promised to do.
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balum rancum »
A hop or dance, where the women are all prostitutes. N. B. The company dance in their birthday suits.
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birthday suit »
Nakedness; a lack of clothing.
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call in »
To withdraw something from sale or circulation.
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check out »
To withdraw an item, as from a library, and have the withdrawal recorded.
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cold turkey »
The physiological effects of such a withdrawal.
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cold turkey »
The sudden and complete withdrawal of a dependent substance, especially of a drug.
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draw back »
To withdraw from an undertaking.
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fold one's tent »
To withdraw, especially in a discreet manner; to disengage; to quit.
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hair of the dog »
An alcoholic drink taken the morning after to cure a hangover or withdrawal symptoms.
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lick one's wounds »
To withdraw temporarily while recovering from a defeat.
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many happy returns »
A greeting, usually for birthdays, in reference to the passing year; Happy birthday!.
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never mind »
I withdraw my previous statement.
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pelt of the dog »
An immoderate, excessive quantity of alcohol drunk the morning after whilst suffering withdrawal symptoms or a hangover, which goes beyond alleviating the complaint to causing drunkenness; cf. hair of the dog.
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pull one's head in »
To withdraw as a turtle might; to discontinue support of a particular argument.
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