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bring forwardTo call up for consideration.Rate it:

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forward-leaningDisposed to take action or to exercise initiative; aggressive; bold.Rate 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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pay it forwardPerforming a selfless act of kindness (normally for a random stranger) after having been the beneficiary of such an act oneself - the mentality behind which is to make kindness contagious such that it multiplies exponentiallyRate it:

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look forwardTo anticipate or expect; especially, to expect something to be pleasant.Rate it:

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put forwardTo change the time in a time zone to a later time.Rate it:

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"i'm not going left, i'm not going to the right, i'm not going forward or backward, i'm going to godGodRate it:

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put forwardTo propose for consideration.Rate it:

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bring forwardTo make something happen earlier than originally planned.Rate it:

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come forwardTo offer help or information (especially, about a crime).Rate it:

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come forwardUsed other than as an idiom: see come, forward.Rate it:

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fashion forwardadjective. relating to, anticipating, or reflecting the most up-to-date fashion trendsRate it:

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flash forwardTo move forward in time.Rate it:

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forward-leaningInnovative, cutting-edge, progressive, visionary.Rate it:

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move forwardUsed other than as an idiom: see move, forward.Rate it:

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move forwardTo progress, modernizeRate it:

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one step forward, two steps backA situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developments.Rate it:

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push forwardTo reschedule for an earlier date.Rate it:

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

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put one's best foot forwardTo show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a favorable impression.Rate it:

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put the clock forwardTo change the time in a time zone to a later time.Rate it:

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Put Your Best Foot ForwardTo leave the perfect first impression, to try your best to do somethingRate it:

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spring forward, fall backA mnemonic to advise how clocks are altered for Daylight Saving Time: time goes forward in the Spring, and back in FallRate it:

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step forwardto volunteer for something; to offer one's servicesRate it:

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step forwardto admit one's wrongdoing, to own upRate it:

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walk softly and carry a big stickAlternative form of speak softly and carry a big stick.Rate it:

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carry outTo hold while moving something out.Rate it:

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carry a torch forTo harbor feelings of love despite not being in a relationship; generally unrequited or after a relationship has ended, and sometimes implying secret feelings. There is the implication of keeping hope alive.Rate it:

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carry awayTo break under sudden pressure of violent wind.Rate it:

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carry one's weightTo contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.Rate it:

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carry outTo fulfill.Rate it:

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carry overTo inherit, to inspireRate it:

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carry the message to garciaTo perform a requisite task despite obstacles.Rate it:

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Carry the BallTo ensure the completion of task/job perfectlyRate it:

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carry a torch forRemain feel the pain of unreciprocated love for.Rate it:

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carry onTo have an illicit sexual liaison.Rate it:

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speak softly and carry a big stickDo not boast or utter verbal threats, but do make others aware that you are prepared to use physical force if necessary.Rate it:

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carry coals to newcastleTo do something that is unneeded or redundant.Rate it:

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carry onTo have or maintain.Rate it:

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carry the message to garciaTo perform a requisite task without having been informed specifically by what method to do so.Rate it:

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carry throughTo manage to execute; to perform successfully, all the way to the end.Rate it:

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carry a torchMaintain a quiet emotional interest in another.Rate it:

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carry a tuneTo produce music, especially to sing, with accurate pitch.Rate it:

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Carry Coals to NewcastleTo bring extra, to do anything pointless and needlessRate it:

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carry offTo transport away.Rate it:

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carry offKnowledge, confidence, or familiarity.Rate it:

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carry onTo act or behave; especially to act or behave so as to attract attention.Rate it:

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carry onTo take baggage or luggage onto an airplane, rather than check it.Rate it:

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carry onTo continue or proceed as before.Rate it:

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