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put her there (pronounced put 'er there)something said to someone when extending one's hand, inviting you to shake hands with them in agreement or sympathyRate it:

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read 'em and weepWhen playing cards (usually poker) and the final hand is played, a person often shows their cards in anticipation of winning and boasts this phrase to brag that their hand is good enough to win that roundRate it:

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someone's jaw droppedsomebody was very surprised; often followed by "to the floor"Rate it:

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something's fishy in denmarkA shortened version of the expression, "There's something rotten in the state of Denmark"; the speaker is suspicious that there is or appears to be something wrong, amiss, illegal or dishonestRate it:

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spitting cotton or spittin' cottonVery thirsty. Used in the Southern USA.Rate it:

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step on someone's toesTo offend someone or make them feel bad, by doing or saying something that is another person's authorityRate it:

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tan someone's hideTo beat or spank someone.Rate it:

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that dog won't huntThat idea will not work; that is an inadequate explanation or proposition.Rate it:

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that's a fine how do you do!An expression said in disgust or in jest to someone who 1) did not greet you as expected 2) ignored you 3) did something undesirable instead of greeting you 4) insulted you 5) did something mean or uncaringRate it:

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that's a wrapa declaration the current activity is now finishedRate it:

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that's lamethat's bad; not as good as it could be or has been; not as good as is typical of othersRate it:

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that's the way the cookie crumblesThat is the way things happen; that's life.Rate it:

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there's no crying in baseballQuit complaining about it, go back and do your job.Rate it:

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there's no time like the presentNow (i.e., the present time) is an appropriate time to take a particular action.Rate it:

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we will have no wine before it's timeSome things are worth the wait and should not be rushed.Rate it:

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we're goodthere is nothing wrong between us; our relationship is okay, not in jeopardy; alternate way of saying it: we goodRate it:

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what's going downWhat's been happening; the latest news; current goings-on; can be used in place of ‘what's coming off’Rate it:

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why on god's green earth"on God's green Earth" is used to add emphasis to the question "Why...?"; precedes the rest of the question while conveying that the speaker is astonished as to why some situation exists.Rate it:

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you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drinkYou can give someone knowledge, advice or an opportunity or try to make something easy for them, but you can’t force them to believe it, act on it, or benefit from itRate it:

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you can't squeeze blood out of a turnipyou can't force a situation when there is no possibility of successRate it:

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you don't know shit from shinola1. Like calling someone ignorant 2. Often said in reference to something specific, the person saying this phrase is expressing that they don't think the subject of their complaint knows what they are talking about, or doesn't know what they are doing or that they don't know anything at all 3. Same as the phrase: "You don't know your ass from a hole in the ground"Rate it:

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give a damnTo be concerned about, have an interest in, to care.Rate it:

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give a shitTo care, often used in the negative.Rate it:

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give aboutto spread a rumourRate it:

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give birthTo produce new life into the world; to have a baby. Transitive when used with to.Rate it:

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give birthTo invent a new idea.Rate it:

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give meform of words used as a request by a telephone-user to be connected with a specified person, number, etc.Rate it:

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give overUsually as an imperative. To tell someone to stop molesting, fooling around, or saying silly things. Or sometimes to stop saying flattering things.Rate it:

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give up the ghostTo quit; to cease functioning.Rate it:

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not give someone the time of dayTo ignore someone deliberately; to refuse to talk or pay attention to someone.Rate it:

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give him enough rope and he'll hang himselfIf one gives someone enough freedom of action, they may destroy themselves by foolish actions.Rate it:

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give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetimeIt is more worthwhile to teach someone to do something than to do it for them.Rate it:

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give inTo collapse or fall.Rate it:

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give someone a big headTo flatter someone excessively; to overpraise someone, usually resulting in them becoming proud, arrogant or conceited.Rate it:

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give someone staticTo chew out; to lecture.Rate it:

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not give a monkey'sNot to have the slightest interest or concern.Rate it:

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give a fuckto care.Rate it:

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give someone the slipTo evade, escape, or get away from somebody.Rate it:

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give something a tryTo try or attempt.Rate it:

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give up the ghostTo cease clinging to life; to die.Rate it:

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give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetimeIt is more worthwhile to teach someone to do something, than to do something for them.Rate it:

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give a ringOn the telephone.Rate it:

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give pauseTo give somebody cause for concern.Rate it:

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give somebody what-forTo admonish or berate; to speak angrily at somebody.Rate it:

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give someone pauseTo give somebody cause for concern.Rate it:

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give the devil his dueTo acknowledge the positive qualities of a person who is unpleasant or disliked.Rate it:

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give somebody an earfulTo shout very loudly at someone.Rate it:

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give somebody pauseTo give somebody cause for concern.Rate it:

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give someone the businessTo treat someone harshly or in a wrongful manner, such as by abusing, deceiving, or manipulating.Rate it:

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give weightto attach importance toRate it:

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