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it's a long road that has no turningencouragement when things are not going well. Just as a long road eventually has a turning, problems also eventually have a solution, even though one might have to wait.Rate it:

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just a secondStop; wait. Used to indicate that the speaker wishes the previous speaker or the proceedings to stop so that he or she can comment on what has been said or has happened so far.Rate it:

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knuckle upBalls drop, don't be a pussyRate it:

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look forward toTo anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure.Rate it:

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see how the land liesTo wait for all the information about something before taking action.Rate it:

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咸家富貴"May your entire family drop dead".Rate it:

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balls upThird-person singular simple present indicative form of ball up.Rate it:

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hot potatoA child's game in which players pass a ball or other item between them, with the object of avoiding being left holding the item when time expires.Rate it:

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around the hornA difficult or precarious route that is less advisable than a simpler alternative; also, in baseball, throwing the ball from third base to second to firstRate it:

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cook offTo pull the pin from a grenade and wait two or three seconds before throwing.Rate it:

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cue upThe act of taking aim on the cue ball with the cue in a game of snooker, or billiards, etc.Rate it:

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drive inTo hit the ball or reach base in such a way that a run scores.Rate it:

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run upOf a bowler, to run, or walk up to the bowling crease in order to bowl a ball.Rate it:

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stand byTo wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.Rate it:

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throw downTo cause something one is holding to drop, often forcefully.Rate it:

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chip shotA shot in which the ball is kicked from underneath with accuracy but with less than maximum force, to launch it high into the air in order either to pass it over the heads of opponents or to score a goal.Rate it:

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hold upTo wait or delay.Rate it:

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hold your fireWait, don't retaliate, calm down, be quiet.Rate it:

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stand downTo wait; to stop pursuing or fighting.Rate it:

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back upFor the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.Rate it:

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back upSo as to stop the ball, and prevent overthrows.Rate it:

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be on the edge of one's seatTo be in suspense; to wait eagerly or anxiously for some resolution.Rate it:

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double upAfter a fly ball has been caught.Rate it:

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golden duckThe score of zero runs after getting out on the first ball faced.Rate it:

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knock upTo gently hit the ball back and forth before a tennis match, as practice or warm-up, and to gauge the state of the playing surface, lighting, etc. See knock-up.Rate it:

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long gameThe portion of the game, played with driver clubs, in which the ball is advanced down the fairway to the putting green.Rate it:

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one moment, pleaseUsed to ask a person to wait a moment.Rate it:

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patience is a virtueSometimes we must wait for something and those who are able to do this with gracefulness are considered to be virtuous.Rate it:

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sit tightTo wait patiently.Rate it:

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airmailTo throw the ball well over a fielder's head where that fielder is unable to make a play on the ball.Rate it:

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la goutte d'eau qui fait d%c3%a9border le vaseThe drop of water that makes the vase overflow.Rate it:

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put downTo drop someone off, or let them out of a vehicle.Rate it:

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close the faceTo turn the face of the bat inwards, in order to hit the ball to the leg side.Rate it:

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twist in the windTo wait for an uncomfortably long period of time.Rate it:

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attend toTo serve; to satisfy someone's needs as a servant would; to wait on.Rate it:

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

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hold yew hardWait for a moment. Be patient.Rate it:

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alors comme alorsWait till that happens, and then we will see what is to be done.Rate it:

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ancoras iacereto drop anchor.Rate it:

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attendez-moi sous l'ormeYou may wait for me till doomsday.Rate it:

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bide one's timeTo wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.Rate it:

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body EnglishA body motion made to coax an object already propelled go in a desired direction. For example, a nervous leaning or twisting movement while playing sports such as golf or bowling, to "persuade" the ball to go in a desired direction.Rate it:

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boire la goutte (fam.)To have a drop; To take a nip.Rate it:

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bomb outTo fail; to produce no or very poor results; to drop out of or be eliminated from a competition.Rate it:

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bottom edgeA deflection of a ball off of the bottom edge of a bat, onto the ground and potentially into the wicket.Rate it:

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bottom edgeTo hit the ball with the bottom edge of the bat.Rate it:

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break one offTo throw a curve ball.Rate it:

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brûler à petit feuTo wait impatiently, to be on thorns.Rate it:

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bunny hopA ground ball that hops along the field instead of rolling.Rate it:

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c'est une goutte d'eau dans la merIt is a drop in the ocean.Rate it:

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