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slap and tickleMild or playful kissing, cuddling, and other amorous play.Rate it:

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slip inTo play a subtle pass into someone in a goalscoring position.Rate it:

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spear carrierA person in a play or movie with a minimal part; an extra.Rate it:

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stack offTo play an all in pot; to commit all of one's chips to a pot.Rate it:

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stand patTo play one's hand without drawing any more cards.Rate it:

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star vehicleA movie, play, TV series, or other production that enhances an actor's career.Rate it:

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step overA dribbling move, or feint, in football (soccer), used to fool a defensive player into thinking the offensive player, in possession of the ball, is going to move in a direction he does not intend to move in.Rate it:

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stickhandleTo maintain individual possession of the puck or ball by controlling it with movements of one's stick, especially to do so in a skillful manner.Rate it:

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swing for the fencesTo swing at the ball as hard as possible, with the aim of getting a home run, increasing the chance of missing the ball.Rate it:

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tag upOf a baserunner, when a fly ball is hit, to put one's foot on the base one is currently at until the ball is caught. When the ball is caught, the baserunner may attempt to advance to the next base, at the risk of being tagged out.Rate it:

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take one's ball and go homeTo cease participating in an activity that has turned to one's disadvantage, especially out of spite, or in a way that prevents others from participating as well.Rate it:

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take one's eye off the ballTo lose one's concentration on what is most important.Rate it:

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team playerAn individual who is known to work or play well as a member of a team and put team goals before personal gain.Rate it:

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tee upTo place a golf ball on a teeRate it:

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tee upTo pass the ball to someone, facilitating a shot.Rate it:

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tee upTo place the ball on a tee, ready for kickoff.Rate it:

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that's the way the ball bouncesThat is the way things happenRate it:

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That's the Way the Ball BouncesThat’s what life really is or that’s what the life is all about; fate; you may not be able to change certain things in your lifeRate it:

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thats the way the ball bouncesthe realization in life that one can expect occurrences which are as unpredictable as the manner in which a thrown ball bouncesRate it:

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the ball is in someone's courtIt is someone's turn to do something; often making a decision.Rate it:

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the ball is in your courtIt is your turn to do something; often making a decision.Rate it:

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throw somebody a curveTo pitch a curve ball.Rate it:

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throw someone a curveUsed other than as an idiom: To pitch a curve ball.Rate it:

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tibias inflareto play the flute.Rate it:

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tibiis or tibiā canereto play the flute.Rate it:

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tickle the ivoriesTo play the piano.Rate it:

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tickle the ivoryto play the pianoRate it:

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Tinker to Evers to ChanceA famous baseball infield double-play combination.Rate it:

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tip overAn action where the goalkeeper deflects the ball over the crossbar.Rate it:

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tirez le rideau, la farce est jouéeRing down the curtain, the play is over.Rate it:

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top edgeA deflection of a ball off of the top edge of a bat, into the air and potentially for a catch.Rate it:

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

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toy withPlay, esp. with or as with a toy.Rate it:

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trancher du grand seigneurTo try and play the lord.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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turn twoTo complete a double play.Rate it:

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turnabout is fair playIt is allowable to retaliate against an enemy's dirty tricks by using the same ones against him.Rate it:

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two can play at that gameAlternative form of two can play that gameRate it:

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two can play that gameThe tactics and/or strategies of an enemy can be used against him.Rate it:

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two can play this gameAlternative form of two can play that gameRate it:

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une balle morteA spent ball.Rate it:

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vous avez la mainIt’s your turn to play (at cards).Rate it:

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vous avez le déIt’s your turn to play (at dice).Rate it:

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wait for the ball to dropTo wait in expectation of an occurrence.Rate it:

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walk the dogPerform a trick where the ball rolls down the shaft, and then is caught in the head of the lacrosse stick.Rate it:

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when the cat's away the mice will playIn the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.Rate it:

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When the Cat's Away, the Mice will PlayWithout the presence of authority, people will do as they please even of breaking the rulesRate it:

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who writes this stuffA rhetorical question commenting on the writing of a book, play, movie, etc.Rate it:

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whole 'nother ball of waxAn entirely different matter altogether; a separate issue or sub-issue from the topic being discussed, usu. one that would take too long to explain properly; a matter to be dealt with at a later time.Rate it:

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whole ball of waxThe entire or overall plan, concept or action.Rate it:

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