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tight spotA difficult position.Rate it:

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as tight as Dick's hatbandVery tight, whetherRate it:

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tight shipA well-organized and highly disciplined organization.Rate it:

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sit tightTo wait patiently.Rate it:

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tight as a duck's arseExtremely tight, mean, excessively thriftyRate it:

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sleep tightIf you keep yourself tightly bundled you will sleep warm and rest well.Rate it:

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tight lippedNot speaking; silent.Rate it:

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tight lippedtaciturnRate it:

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tight lipsOf a person, silence or reticence.Rate it:

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tight-lippedHaving the lips pressed together.Rate it:

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tight-lippedUnwilling to divulge information.Rate it:

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weapons tightAn order that weapons may only be fired at targets that are positively identified as hostileRate it:

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on the spotHaving to answer or decide without warning or preparation.Rate it:

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Hit the SpotRelated to food or drink something that refreshes you and satisfy your taste budsRate it:

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soft spotA fontanelle.Rate it:

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X marks the spotYou will find what you are looking for under an obvious sign for it.Rate it:

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beauty spotmoleRate it:

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hit the spotTo be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right.Rate it:

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be in a spot of botherTo have a slight problem, to be in a predicament.Rate it:

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cock on or spot onSomething is perfectRate it:

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have a soft spot in your heartAn emotional outlook and an accepting attitude toward others in difficult or trying situations.Rate it:

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hot spotdangerous place; accident placeRate it:

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hot spotlively placeRate it:

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johnny-on-the-spotA person who is readily available for whatever needs to be done.Rate it:

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on the spotIn a particular place.Rate it:

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on the spotAt that very moment; right away.Rate it:

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on-the-spotIn the right place at this very moment.Rate it:

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soft spotA sentimental fondness or affection.Rate it:

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soft spotA point of vulnerability in a defence.Rate it:

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spot checkA cursory inspection or examination or the inspection or examination of a sample of something.Rate it:

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spot of botherA slight problem; a small predicament.Rate it:

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spot onabsolutely correctRate it:

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spot onExact or correct.Rate it:

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escape fireA fuel-free safe spot, consisting of burning grass as a method of defense against a forest fire.Rate it:

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nail the hammer on the headTo solve a problem of any sort; to get the right answer to something; to be on target, spot on.Rate it:

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a smoke screenEarly sea battles demonstrated the value of gun smoke and smoke from burning ships to hide one battleship from one belonging to the enemy. Later, smoke was generated prior to commencing battle so as to make it more difficult for gun crews to spot the targeted vessel. This tactic became known as a smoke screen.Rate it:

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Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceTo face a difficult situation and remain in a tight spot one after another, Or face some difficulty in making the right decision that would deliver no harmRate it:

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against the collarIn a tight spot.Rate it:

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behind the eight-ballIn a difficult situation or tight spot.Rate it:

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camp outTo wait in a spot for something expected to occur.Rate it:

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stretchTo pull tight.Rate it:

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At The Drop of a HatOn the spot, without getting late, always ready to doRate it:

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force inTo make something larger fit in a smaller or tight place with brute forceRate it:

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frapper au bon endroitTo touch the right spring; To hit the right nail on the head; To hit the mark; To touch the spot.Rate it:

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have a thingto have a crush, or a soft spot for someone.Rate it:

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honey holeSweet spot. An abundance in one specific area.Rate it:

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il est resté sur le carreauHe was killed on the spot, left for dead on the ground.Rate it:

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il ne faut prendre de son ami tout ce qu'on peutFriends are like fiddle-strings, they must not be screwed too tight.Rate it:

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in unum locum convenire, confluereto collect together at one spot.Rate it:

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Make Hay While the Sun ShinesTo do something beneficial in a tight situationRate it:

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