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a hit dog will hollaif one is guilty, then that guilt will ultimately be revealed.Rate it:

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a purple patchBritish (Informal) a run of success or good fortune. "people expect him to score in every game now he's hit a purple patch."Rate it:

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back intoTo back up or walk backwards and hit something.Rate it:

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bamboo ceilingEspecially in America, a social barrier to further promotion or progression, in employment and elsewhere, for a person of East Asian ethnicity.Rate it:

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bamboo ceilingIn East Asia, a social barrier to further promotion or progression, in employment and elsewhere, for women.Rate it:

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bang awayto strike or hit repeatedlyRate it:

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big breakA breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.Rate it:

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

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brass ceilingAn unwritten, uncodified barrier to promotion or progression for women in law enforcement or the military.Rate it:

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bulls eyedirect hitRate it:

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Can't Hit the Side of a BarnTo be unable of hitting the target accurately, to hold horrible planRate it:

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CAVOKAcronym of Ceiling and visibility OK., sometimes alternatively interpreted as "Clouds and Visibility OK", a weather status report for pilots when visibility is at least 10 kilometres, there are no clouds below 5000 feet or minimum sector altitude, and there is no current or forecast significant weather such as precipitation.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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come on toTo make a romantic or sexual advance to; to hit on.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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donner de la tête contre le murTo hit one’s head against a stone wall.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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dying quailA pop fly which is hit weakly and falls in front of the outfielders.Rate it:

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exchange blowsHit each otherRate it:

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faire la uneTo hit the headlinesRate it:

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faire moucheTo hit the bull’s eye.Rate 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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frapper d'estoc et de taille1. To cut and thrust. 2. To hit right and left; To lay about one.Rate it:

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frapper un grand coupmake a splash, hit hardRate it:

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front wallThe main and largest wall in a racquetball or squash court, located at the front of the world; the wall which the ball must hit in a rally.Rate it:

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funny boneThe ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingly sensation. [from the 19th c.]Rate it:

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Get Down to Brass TacksTo directly hit the basic aspects of the issue; start an extremely important taskRate it:

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Give Me FiveTo hit or slap your open hand to greet or rejoice something, as a gesture of sound agreementRate it:

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glass ceilingAn unwritten, uncodified barrier to further promotion or progression, in employment and elsewhere, for a member of a specific demographic group.Rate it:

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ground ball with eyesA weakly hit ground ball that barely evades the infielders.Rate it:

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Hit a Brick WallA hurdle and trouble which is impossible to tackle and overcomeRate it:

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hit a home runAccomplish a difficult task, design a spectacular approach, display an outstanding solution.Rate it:

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hit a rough patchWhen things are going smoothly for a time, and then a tough time begins.Rate it:

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hit a snagTo encounter an unexpected problem or delay.Rate it:

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hit above one's weightAlternative form of punch above one's weight.Rate it:

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hit backTo retaliateRate it:

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hit below one's weightAlternative form of punch below one's weight.Rate it:

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Hit Below the BeltOne not showing sportsman spirit rather using unfair tactics to win the gameRate it:

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hit him like a ton of bricksvery hard or severelyRate it:

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hit homeTo be especially memorable or meaningful; to be fully understood, believed or appreciated.Rate it:

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hit homeTo do something particularly great.Rate it:

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hit itStart performing; start playing a song, etc.Rate it:

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hit itLeaveRate it:

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hit it bigTo have great success.Rate it:

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hit it offTo develop an amicable relationship (with), especially in a sudden manner during an initial encounter.Rate it:

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hit it out of the parkDid better than expectedRate it:

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hit it upTo develop an amicable relationship (with), especially in a sudden manner during an initial encounter.Rate it:

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hit manhired assassinRate it:

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hit manhired killerRate it:

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hit meIn blackjack, said by a player to ask the dealer to deal them another card.Rate it:

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