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call outTo yell out; to vocalize audibly; announce.Rate it:

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call outTo challenge.Rate it:

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call outTo specify, especially in detail.Rate it:

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call outTo arrange for a professional to call at your home for some purpose.Rate it:

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call outTo order into service; to summon into service.Rate it:

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call outYell, Scream, Bellow, or utilize P.A. system or any viable means to summon HELP or summon individuals by name, number I.D. rating, rank, or any viable identifier.Rate it:

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don't call us, we'll call youA stereotypical request from a hiring organisation to a potential candidate, suggesting that the candidate will not be hired.Rate it:

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call (someone) out (on something)to challenge or expose someone that has done or is doing the wrong thing or to say something they said or did isn't right or trueRate it:

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above and beyond the call of dutyExtremely heroic, more heroic that what is expected.Rate it:

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Call it a DayTo end up the work for a day, to stop work for the time beingRate it:

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call it a dayTo cease the activity for the day.Rate it:

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call off the carpetTo get away fromRate it:

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call onTo visit somebody; to pay a call.Rate it:

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call onTo correct; to point out an error or untruth.Rate it:

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call shotgunTo claim the front seat in a car.Rate it:

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call upAn order to report for military service.Rate it:

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first port of callThe first port that a vessel calls in at after the start of a voyage.Rate it:

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I'll call the policeIndicates that the speaker is going to call the police, presumably to counter actions from the interlocutor.Rate it:

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call offTo recall; to cancel or call a halt to.Rate it:

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call inTo communicate with a base etc, by telephone.Rate it:

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call a spade a spadeTo speak the truth; to say things as they really are.Rate it:

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call awayTo summon; to cause to depart.Rate it:

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call it quitsTo conclude; to quit or stop an activity.Rate it:

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call inTo summon someone, especially for help or advice.Rate it:

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call forTo ask for in a loud voice.Rate it:

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call inTo withdraw something from sale or circulation.Rate it:

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desperate times call for desperate measuresIn adverse circumstances actions that might have been rejected under other circumstances may become the best choice.Rate it:

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call onIn a classroom, to select a student.Rate it:

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at one's beck and callIn servitude to; at one’s command.Rate it:

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call forTo shout out in order to summon.Rate it:

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call 'em as one sees 'emTo candidly and honestly express an opinion or viewpoint.Rate it:

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call forTo stop at a place and ask for.Rate it:

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call forTo necessitate, demand.Rate it:

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call forTo request, demand.Rate it:

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call off the dogsTo ease up on after inflicting great punishment.Rate it:

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call uponAlternative form of call on.Rate it:

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cattle callAn audition which is open to the public and thus draws a large number of applicants, many of whom are inexperienced.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/X me and call me YIndicates awe, amazement.Rate it:

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be at one's beck and callTo be in the position of serving someone in any way they desire, usually unwillingly.Rate it:

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beck and callSummons and control, in a position of servitude or as an attendant.Rate it:

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beyond the call of dutyAlternative form of above and beyond the call of duty.Rate it:

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call an ambulanceUse a telephone to ensure arrival of an ambulanceRate it:

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call an audibleTo change plans at the last minute because of information that is recently revealed.Rate it:

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call backRequest for a second interview or audition, following a successful initial interview.Rate it:

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call downTo pray for; to request from God.Rate it:

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call forthTo induce, inspire.Rate it:

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call it a dayTo retire.Rate it:

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call it a nightTo go to bed to sleep.Rate it:

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call it a nightTo cease what one has been doing for the night.Rate it:

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call it evenTo declare debts resolved or favors or other exchange equitable.Rate it:

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