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get afterTo move into action in pursuit of something.Rate it:

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get backTo do something to hurt or harm someone who has hurt or harmed you.Rate it:

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get back on the horse that bucked oneto return to something that previously caused harm.Rate it:

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get back on the horse that bucked youto return to something that previously caused harm.Rate it:

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get downTo leave the table after dining.Rate it:

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get off one's high horseTo stop acting in an imperious, overbearing or bossy manner.Rate it:

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get on withTo proceed with; to begin or continue, especially after an interruption.Rate it:

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get one's foot in the doorTo initiate contact or a relationship; to gain access, especially to an entry-level job.Rate it:

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get out of handA situation which has become difficult, chaotic, or impossible to controlRate it:

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get some airTo invigorate oneself by breathing refreshing outdoor air, especially after departing from a building or other enclosed space for this purpose.Rate it:

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Get Something off Your ChestTo tell someone what has been bothering you, to relieve yourself of some burden, to confess something you feel guilty for.Rate it:

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get the dirty water off one's chestTo get sexual satisfaction, especially after a period of abstinence.Rate it:

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get through toTo succeed in communicating with (after initial difficulty).Rate it:

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get with the programTo work productively toward the objective of a shared enterprise, especially after the objective or the environment has changed.Rate it:

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gift horseAn apparent gift, that has substantial associated costs.Rate it:

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give a sneck possetTo give someone a cold reception; to close the door on someone; to reject them.Rate it:

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give a sneck possetTo fasten the door latch.Rate it:

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gladio comminus (opp. eminus) rem gerereto fight with swords at close quarters.Rate it:

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go afterTo pursue an object or a goal.Rate it:

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go afterTo pursue in attempt to catch another.Rate it:

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go belly-upTo fail or fold; especially, to close or shut down a business; to go out of business.Rate it:

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go from zero to heroTo become very popular after being unpopular.Rate it:

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go in offTo pot the cue ball accidentally after hitting the object ball.Rate it:

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go in the out doorTo engage in anal sex.Rate it:

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go off at scoreOf a horse, to break suddenly into a gallop; of a person, suddenly to say or do something impetuous.Rate it:

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god works in mysterious waysExpressing confidence that a conundrum has a solution despite it not being apparent.Expressing that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.Person A: It seems that I'm about to be fired from my job.Person B: Well, God works in mysterious ways - maybe it'll be the kick you need to apply to university...Rate it:

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gold mineA plentiful stockpile of something sought after.Rate it:

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golden babyA baby born after a rainbow babyRate it:

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golden duckThe score of zero runs after getting out on the first ball faced.Rate it:

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golden yearsOld age, especially the years after one has retired from employment.Rate it:

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Gone Bananas!Someone has 'Lost It', 'Gone Nuts', 'Gone CrazyRate it:

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Gone FishinHumorous 'Door-Sign' on Front Door of Temporarily 'Closed' Store, Business Place, Service StationRate it:

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good as one's wordFaithful to a promise one has made.Rate it:

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good to goReady for some specific task or ready for normal activity, especially after preparation or recovery.Rate it:

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good to goReady for use or ready for normal operation, especially after repair or renewal.Rate it:

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goodgesser, not a bad gesser.Someone says not bad pretty close, I come back with not a bad gesser or pretty good gessser.Rate it:

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grab bagA gift, purchase, etc. whose contents are concealed until after a selection is made.Rate it:

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grappledEngage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle. passersby grappled with the man after the knife attack synonyms: wrestle, struggle, tussle, brawl, fight, scuffle, battleRate it:

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grow a pairTo be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation in which one has so far failed to do so.Rate it:

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gunshyFearing the consequences of repeating an act, especially after being reprimanded.Rate it:

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hair of the dogAn alcoholic drink taken the morning after to cure a hangover or withdrawal symptoms.Rate it:

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hammer outTo come to an agreement after much arguing.Rate it:

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hand in gloveIn very close cooperation.Rate it:

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hand-to-mouthInvolving immediate consumption with no provision for the future; having barely enough to survive, being close to povertyRate it:

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hang onTo pay close attention.Rate it:

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hang your hat on that oneA startling result, an accomplishment, a hard won contest, an acclaimed development, something very stable, dependable, worthy of note, salutary.Rate it:

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hangar queenAn aircraft which requires a great deal of regular maintenance and has an unfavorable ratio of maintenance time to flight time.Rate it:

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happily ever afterLiving happily until death. Typically associated with fairy tales.Rate it:

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happy go luckysomeone who has a light and carefree disposition, or attitude in lifeRate it:

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has-beenA formerly popular or influential person whose popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline. Typically said of professionals or celebrities whose primary success is behind them.Rate it:

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