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pull outTo withdraw; especially of military forces; to retreat.Rate it:

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pull outTo use coitus interruptus as a method of birth control.Rate it:

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pull outTo remove something from a container.Rate it:

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pull outTo maneuver a vehicle from the side of a road onto the lane.Rate it:

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pull out all the stopsTo reserve or hold back nothing.Rate it:

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Pull out All the StopsTo do something eagerly or whole heatedly, putting in all to succeedRate it:

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pull out of one's assTo fabricate (a factual-sounding claim) from no factual basis or evidenceRate it:

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pull out of the fireTo save from impending failure, destruction, or defeat.Rate it:

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pull out of the hatTo select at random, or seemingly at random.Rate it:

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pull someone's bacon out of the fireTo rescue someone, especially at the last moment.Rate it:

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pull the rug out from underTo suddenly remove support fromRate it:

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pull the rug out from under someoneTo suddenly remove support from someone.Rate it:

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Pull the Rug out from Under YouTo ruin someone’s dreams, hopes or plans, to suddenly withdraw supportRate it:

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pump outto produce in large quantitiesRate it:

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punch outTo repeatedly hit a personRate it:

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punch outTo hit so they become unconsciousRate it:

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punch outTo use a punch to remove a piece of material or to remove a piece already scored.Rate it:

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punch outTo leave a workplace by punching a timecardRate it:

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punch outTo leave a workplaceRate it:

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punch outTo eject from an airplane.Rate it:

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punch outTo extract data from a computer by the use of a keyboard.Rate it:

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punch outTo rule that a pitch is a called third strike, often done emphatically.Rate it:

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punch outTo throw a called third strike.Rate it:

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punch someone's lights outTo give someone a serious beating using one's fists; to punch someone until he or she is unconscious.Rate it:

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PunchboardA book-size laminated paper 1'/2 inch thick board with 25 to 200 drilled holes in surface. Holes contain 'accordion-fold', numbered kite-paper which when 'punched-out of board' with small PUNCH-tool may reveal a 'winning-chance number': Winning Numbers posted on board. Variety of Valuable prizes is predetermined by cost of a single 'PUNCH': Win! Box Candy, jewelry, trinkets, appliances, tools, flashlights et al:Rate it:

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punk outTo give up or cravenly abandon something difficult.Rate it:

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punk outTo treat as a punk.Rate it:

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push aboutTo treat contemptuously and unfairly; to bullyRate it:

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push against an open doorTo do something pointless or unnecessary; to try doing something already done.Rate it:

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push aroundTo treat contemptuously and unfairly; to bullyRate it:

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push forwardTo continue to act or do something, especially with a lot of effortRate it:

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push forwardTo reschedule for an earlier date.Rate it:

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push into jump the queueRate it:

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push itTo make an extraordinary or risky effort; to behave in a way which tests the limits; to expect too much.Rate it:

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push offto commit a foul by pushing against an opponent to both accelerate more quickly and push the opponent in the opposite direction.Rate it:

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push offTo delay, postpone, put off, push back.Rate it:

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push offTo go away; to get lost.Rate it:

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push onTo persist; persevere.Rate it:

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push one's luckTo take an excessive risk or to attempt some task unlikely to succeed, especially after having already been unexpectedly lucky.Rate it:

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push outTo force to leave a group.Rate it:

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push outTo extrude.Rate it:

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push pastTo rudely force one's way in front of another.Rate it:

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push pastTo force a conversation or situation to continue after an awkward interruption.Rate it:

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push someone's buttonsTo do specific things to anger someone (less commonly, sexually arouse or otherwise elicit a strong reaction), especially intentionally or maliciously.Rate it:

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push the boat outTo do something, especially spend money, more extravagantly than usual, particularly for a celebration.Rate it:

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push the envelopeTo go beyond established limits; to pioneer.Rate it:

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push throughTo force to be passedRate it:

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push throughto overcome by force or willpowerRate it:

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push underTo hide or repressRate it:

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push upTo arise or jut out from; to thrust from.Rate it:

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