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shake hands with the unemployedTo urinate.Rate it:

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shake like a leafTo tremble, as with fear, cold, etc.; shiverRate it:

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more than you can shake a stick atAlternative form of more than one can shake a stick at.Rate it:

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fair shakeReasonable, unbiased treatment; a fair deal.Rate it:

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give one's head a shakeTo reassess the common sense of one's behaviour, ideas, etc.Rate it:

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Shake a LegTo do something quickly, to go faster and move hurriedly, to pick up paceRate it:

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shake a legTo get busy; to get going; to be productive.Rate it:

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shake a leggat a move onRate it:

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shake and bakeTo get it done no matter what.Rate it:

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shake handsTo grasp another person's hands as an expression of greeting, farewell, agreement, etc.Rate it:

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shake hands with the unemployedTo masturbate.Rate it:

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shake it offforget about it; let it go; the process of getting over an upset or bad feeling about somethingRate it:

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shake offTo rid oneself of a malady or its symptomsRate it:

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shake offTo lose someone who is tracking youRate it:

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shake offTo dissociate oneself from.Rate it:

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shake offTo remove by shaking.Rate it:

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shake on itTo agree; to close a deal.Rate it:

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shake outTo unfurl a reef from a sailRate it:

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shake outTo agitate a piece of cloth or other flexible material in order to remove dust, or to try to make it smooth and flat.Rate it:

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shake overto friskRate it:

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shake the pagoda treeTo find a source of easy enrichment; to become absurdly rich in a short time.Rate it:

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shake upTo reorganize, to make reforms in.Rate it:

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shake upTo upset or distress.Rate it:

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shake upTo agitate by shaking.Rate it:

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shake your bootyto danceRate it:

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's all goodShortened version of "It's all good." No problem; that’s fine; you’re welcome.Rate it:

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...and that's the way it isThe phrase "...and that's the way it is" is used to repeat Walter Kronkite's quote and/or to signify the conclusion of something like a piece of new news or that elude to the fact that what was just said is true or an account of something that really did happen; a way of putting a stamp of approval on what was just stated; same as "and there you have it folks"Rate it:

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a hornet's nest .An unpleasent situation Raising controversy A troublesome situation.Rate it:

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argue downTo win an argument, verbal conflict or debate.Rate it:

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at heartIn spirit; according to one's beliefs, views or feelings; deep down, really, fundamentally.Rate it:

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blow downTo knock over with an air current, most often wind.Rate it:

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bottom handWith a standard batting grip, the hand placed further down the handle of the bat; the batsman's dominant hand, providing most power to a shot.Rate it:

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bring (one's) a-gamerefers to bringing maximum effort, focus and undeniable commitment; an encouragement to do your best with no excuses; giving it your allRate it:

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buttoned-downAlternative form of button-down.Rate it:

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can't put the words back into one's mouth fast enoughThis phrase is often said after someone said something they shouldn't have said as a way of conveying regret for having said it.Rate it:

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can't see the forest for the treesTo miss the major things while only seeing the minor details; to overlook the entire situation due to focusing on small aspectsRate it:

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chow downTo eat, especially to eat vigorously.Rate it:

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Cool ItTo calm downRate it:

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cry downto cry until it is tired.Rate it:

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cut down to sizeDiminish the prestige or exaggerated importance of someone or something to reduce (them) to a suitable stature; To humble or humiliateRate it:

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dampen downto reduce the intensity ofRate it:

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down the drainWasted, squandered; irretrievable.Rate it:

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Down the HatchTo drink something quicklyRate it:

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down to a fine artHaving or showing exceptional proficiency.Rate it:

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down to the wireAt the very end of a process or project, especially one with a fast-approaching deadline.Rate it:

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down with his apple-cartKnock or throw him down.Rate it:

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fall to piecesTo feel emotionally devastated; to break down.Rate it:

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hands downWithout much effort; easily.Rate it:

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hold downTo restrain; to check.Rate it:

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Hold Your HorsesTo be patient, to relax and slow down your pace, to waitRate it:

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