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leave somebody holding the bagTo abandon somebody, leaving the responsibility or blame.Rate it:

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don't let the door hit you on the way outUsed to indicate that one is glad to see someone leaving.Rate it:

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turn about is fair playMy business partner came up to Me the week before Halloween to notify that he was leaving for two weeks in Florida 'cause is wife was tired.Rate it:

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necker's knobA knob attached to the steering wheel of an automobile, especially before the widespread availability of power steering, helping the driver steer with one arm and leaving the other arm free to provide romantic attention to a companion.Rate it:

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all over but the shoutingThe substance of the contest is complete, leaving only the cheering.Rate it:

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born in a barnEngaging in the annoying behavior of inappropriately, and usually neglectfully, leaving open a door or window.Rate it:

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landing stripA cultivated pubic hair pattern in which much of the pubic hair is removed, leaving only a central vertical line or rectangle.Rate it:

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brûler la politesseTo behave rudely by leaving a person abruptly.Rate it:

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counting sheepFarmers in the medieval ages would count their sheep before leaving them.Rate it:

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deal outto not deal cards to someone who is leaving a game.Rate it:

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devil take the hindmostAn imprecation that everyone should look after their own interests, leaving those who cannot cope to whatever fate befalls them.Rate it:

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drive-by mediaMedia professionals who "spray" a bunch of repetitive misstatements, mistaken and misinterpreted news reports to cause excitement and confusion. They then figuratively "drive off" leaving the cleanup of their mess and hysteria to others, to correct and properly explain and interpret.Rate it:

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dropping like fliesFalling down, leaving, or dying in large numbers.Rate it:

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frohes Schaffena greeting sometimes used towards someone who is working, most often when leaving themRate it:

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give noticeTo announce one's intent to leave a job; to inform an employer that one is leaving.Rate it:

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l'esprit de l'escalierThe experience of thinking of a devastating rejoinder only after leaving the scene of the debate.Rate it:

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leave someone holding the bagTo abandon somebody, leaving them holding the responsibility or blame.Rate it:

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lost twinStill birth of one of two twins leaving only 1 living twinRate it:

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on the toss of a coinLeaving it to pure chance; relying upon a flippant metric.Rate it:

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Out of HereLeaving, I’m goingRate it:

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Pull up StakesLeaving one’s job, home or country to another place that offers better thingsRate it:

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say goodbyeTo wish someone farewell upon their leaving.Rate it:

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see a man about a dogUsed as an excuse for leaving without giving the real reason (especially if the reason is to go to the toilet, or to have a drink).Rate it:

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sign outTo sign one's name as an indication that one is leaving some location; to take some action to indicate one is leaving a secured program or web page on a computer.Rate it:

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smash and grabAn event where thieves rob stores by quickly entering the store and breaking display cases, and stealing items and quickly leaving.Rate it:

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Take a PowderQuickly leaving a place or to sneak out from someoneRate it:

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wipe offTo destroy completely, leaving no traceRate it:

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離鄉不離腔leaving hometown, does not forget languageRate it:

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離鄉無離腔leaving hometown, does not forget languageRate it:

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食過返尋味very delicious and leaving a rich aftertasteRate it:

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