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bush telegraphA system used by undeveloped societies in remote regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds, word-of-mouth relay, or smoke signals.Rate it:

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bush telegraphA gossip network.Rate it:

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jungle telegraphA gossip network; an informal communication system within a group or organization.Rate it:

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jungle telegraphA system used by primitive cultures in remote tropical regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds or a relay of runners.Rate it:

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false alarmA warning sound which turns out to have been erroneous.Rate it:

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alarm bellA sudden awareness of danger.Rate it:

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alarm bellUsed other than as an idiom: see alarm, bell.Rate it:

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midi systemhi-fiRate it:

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never change a running systemDon't change something that is workingRate it:

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false alarmA thing or occurrence which initially causes fear, distress, etc. but which is subsequently recognized as being no cause for concern.Rate it:

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false alarmA person who pretends to be more accomplished or a thing that seems to be of higher quality than is later found to be the case.Rate it:

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fight fire with fireTo respond to an attack with a similar or identical method.Rate it:

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add fuel to the fireTo worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.Rate it:

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baptism by fireA change in initial attitude or ideals through a traumatic situation.Rate it:

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escape fireA fuel-free safe spot, consisting of burning grass as a method of defense against a forest fire.Rate it:

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fire-breathingThat emits flame from the mouth or nostrils.Rate it:

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get on like a house on fireTo immediately start a good relationship with someoneRate it:

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

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set the thames on fireTo achieve something amazing; to do something which brings great public acclaim.Rate it:

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there may be snow on the rooftop but there is fire in the furnaceEven if a person is in his or her senior years, with gray hair, he or she can still have ambition and energy, especially sexual energy.Rate it:

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where's the fireWhat's the big rush?Rate it:

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fire upTo excite; to infuse with energy.Rate it:

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hell, fire and brimstonehorror and destructionRate it:

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fire offTo write a note or letter quickly.Rate it:

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fire awayTo begin to talk or present information quickly.Rate it:

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fire upTo ignite.Rate it:

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fire upTo start.Rate it:

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fire at willFire when ready. A command that allows troops to use weapons at their discretion and choose their own targets, allowing the individual soldier a greater freedom of timing the shot with target movement and similar.Rate it:

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fire-breathingcaustic, vitriolic or scathingRate it:

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hold your fireWait, don't retaliate, calm down, be quiet.Rate it:

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fire offTo ask an unexpected question rapidly.Rate it:

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a fresh fucked fox in a forest fireSomething which is extremely hot, in any sense. Hot weather, sexual arousal, one who is wanted by the police, etc. are all described as "hotter than..." or "as hot as a fresh fucked fox in a forest fire",Rate it:

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baptism of fireThe first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combatRate it:

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fire awayTo begin shooting at an enemy.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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fire-breathingThat shoots fire from the mouth or nostrilsRate it:

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fire-breathingCaustic, vitriolic or scathing.Rate it:

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play with fireCommit one's self to do something extraordinary, dangerous, illegal, actions taken, lacking good judgement.Rate it:

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under fireSubjected to enemy attack.Rate it:

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under fireCriticized or held responsible for something.Rate it:

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catch fireBecome engulfed with flames.Rate it:

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fan the fireOne can fan the fire in challenging situations by criticizing, rebuking or strongly disagreeing.Rate it:

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light a fire underTo start sooner or move faster.Rate it:

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add fuel to fireTo inflame a situation, to make a situation worse.Rate it:

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Add Fuel to the FireTo boost up one’s anger or trouble more with your deeds or words, when he/she is already facing worst situationRate it:

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all smoke and no firesimilar to all bark and no biteRate it:

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ball of fireA person who is especially hard-working, high-achieving, ambitious, or active.Rate it:

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baptism by fireA trying ordeal that was not experienced before.Rate it:

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baptism by fireA rite of passage through the survival or success of a crisis.Rate it:

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cease firetruceRate it:

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