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on the moneyIn the correct position; on target; precisely accurate; accurately.Rate it:

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out of the runningNo longer in competition.Rate it:

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play the anglesIn a game which involves control of a moving object, such as a ball or puck, to seek scoring opportunities by advancing on or shooting at the scoring target in an angular manner across the field of play.Rate it:

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play the anglesIn a game which involves control of a moving object, such as a ball or puck, to allow for angular movements of the object caused by bounces, rebounds, ricochets, etc. or to carefully guard the corners of the goal, net, or other scoring target.Rate it:

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point blankThe distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for the effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.Rate it:

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poison penA usually intentionally rude, spiteful, and/or condescending piece of writing directed at a person, group, lifestyle, way of thought, or other target.Rate it:

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ran as fast as a cheetahTo start running fastRate it:

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rat run/runningTo drive through residential streets to avoid congestion on the main roads.Rate it:

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rat run/runningA small, usually minor road used by a significant amount of traffic as a short cut or to avoid congestion on more major routes.Rate it:

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rat runningPresent participle of rat run.Rate it:

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rumor campaignA method of persuasion in which damaging rumors or innuendo are deliberately spread concerning a person or other target, while the source of the rumors tries to avoid detection.Rate it:

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run acrossTo cross by running.Rate it:

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run awayTo flee by running.Rate it:

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run down the clockTo waste time at the end of a match such that it is terminated by running out of time, or during a match so a time penalty is made less severe.Rate it:

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run intoTo enter by running.Rate it:

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run like the windRunning really fast.Rate it:

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run lowTo near the end of a supply of something; to be nearly running out.Rate it:

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run overTo cross by running.Rate it:

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run throughTo go through by running.Rate it:

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running around in circlesdisorientation, unfocused, not reviewing, not working the Plan.Rate it:

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running around like a chicken with its head cut offdoing/accomplishing a lot of things, sometimes frantically or quicklyRate it:

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running on emptyLosing enthusiasm or willingness, lacking energy.Rate it:

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running out of timeBroke, friendless, no car, can't meet mortgage payments.Rate it:

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running targeta firearms target that is towed across a range as the shooter shootsRate it:

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running targeta goal that changes as effort is made to reach the goalRate it:

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running targeta standard of performance set by the first place competitor that lower placed competitors try to exceedRate it:

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sitting duckAn obvious or unconcealed target.Rate it:

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softly, softly, catchee monkeyCapture a target without startling it to run away.Rate it:

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take aimTo position oneself and/or one's weapon so as to be aimed specifically at a chosen mark or target (which is indicated after 'at')Rate it:

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taking to ones heelsrunning awayRate it:

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talk over someone's headTo communicate something beyond the level of comprehension of the target.Rate it:

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target on your backTo be the target of unwanted attention or actionsRate it:

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target someoneTo select or spot a particular individual for deleterious action, select as a subject for specific reason, or harm. Choose an individual for membership, advertising agenda, positive or negative onslaughts.Rate it:

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toiletpaperphobiathe fear of running out of toilet paperRate it:

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trigger-happyHaving a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly before adequately identifying the target.Rate it:

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up and runningoperational, in operationRate it:

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whisper campaignA method of persuasion in which damaging rumors or innuendo are deliberately spread concerning a person or other target, while the source of the rumors tries to avoid detection.Rate it:

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wide of the markMissing the target.Rate it:

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zero in onTo aim precisely at a target.Rate it:

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