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flat-footedTo firmly hold and maintain a decision; to stand one's ground.Rate it:

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German virginThe name of a poker hand in the game of Texas hold 'em, when a player is dealt two nine cards.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 wetTo come into contact with water or another liquid.Rate it:

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given a basket to carry waterAssigned an impossible or ridiculous task.Rate it:

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go hand in handOf two people, to hold hands.Rate it:

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go the whole hogTo do something as entirely or completely as possible; to reserve or hold back nothing.Rate it:

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go underTo descend into a body of water; to founder.Rate it:

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grateA horizontal metal grille through which water, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.Rate it:

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gubernacula rei publicae tractareto hold the reins of government.Rate it:

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half nelsonwrestling holdRate it:

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Hand-to-Mouth ExistenceTo hold enough money to meet expenses and live with no extra money Rate it:

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hang onTo hold, grasp, or grip.Rate it:

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have a lot of time forto hold in high esteem; to respectRate it:

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heave toTo cause the vessel to become dead in the water by pointing the bows directly towards the wind.Rate it:

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hell or high waterHighly adverse circumstances; acts of God.Rate it:

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hesiod says: even a fool after suffering gets him knowledge; the italians: can scotato da l'acqua calda ha paura poi della freddaA dog burnt by hot water afterwards fears cold.]Rate it:

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hold a candleTo compare; to be even remotely of the same quality, skill, etc. as another.Rate it:

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Hold a Candle toLow grade or low standard, inferior and not comparable to someone in talent and abilityRate it:

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hold a grudgeFar longer than is reasonable.Rate it:

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hold a lightSynonym of hold a candleRate it:

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hold againstTo think less of for.Rate it:

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hold all the acesTo have all advantagesRate it:

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hold all the acesTo be in a strong position when one is competing with someone else, having all the advantages.Rate it:

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hold aloftTo elevate; to maintain at an elevated altitude.Rate it:

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hold backTo act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.Rate it:

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hold backTo delay, especially in school.Rate it:

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hold backTo contain; stop.Rate it:

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hold cheapTo have a low esteem for; to look down upon; to hold in contempt.Rate it:

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hold courtTo serve as the principal discussant or center of attention in an informal gathering of friends, associates, etc.Rate it:

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hold courtTo convene or preside over a trial or other legal proceeding in a court of law.Rate it:

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hold courtTo preside in a formal manner over an official assembly of courtiers and others in which entertainment is presented or affairs of state are considered.Rate it:

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hold downTo restrain; to check.Rate it:

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hold downTo continue, to hold and to manage well.Rate it:

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hold forthTalk at great length; expatiate; harangue.Rate it:

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hold forthTo extend or offer, propose.Rate it:

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hold inTo keep to oneself; to prevent from escaping.Rate it:

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hold inTo restrain oneself.Rate it:

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hold itWait a minute; stop.Rate it:

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hold itUsed other than as an idiom: see hold, it.Rate it:

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hold itTo wait to excrete when one needs to.Rate it:

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hold it togetherSynonym of cope : to remain calm in adversity, to successfully manage one's difficulties.Rate it:

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hold my beerI am about to do something crazy or difficult.Rate it:

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hold offTo delay someone or something temporarily; to keep at bay.Rate it:

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hold offTo delay commencing an action (until some specified time or event has passed).Rate it:

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hold onWait a short while.Rate it:

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hold onTo hold, grasp, or grip.Rate it:

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hold onTo keep; to store something for someone.Rate it:

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hold onmaintain a graspRate it:

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hold one's waternot have to pee; try not to urinateRate it:

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