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heavy handedCome down hard on something or someone.Rate it:

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left-handed complimentA complimentary remark which is ambiguous or ineptly worded, so that it may be interpreted as having an unflattering or dismissive sense.Rate it:

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catch someone red-handedTo discover or capture someone in the act of committing a crime.Rate it:

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caught red-handedA thief who is caught in the act is described as caught red-handed.Rate it:

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a horny handed son of the soilA hard working gardener or a farmercalRate it:

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Catch Someone Red-HandedTo get hold of a person or situation, while a wrong act is being carried outRate it:

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even handedimpartialRate it:

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gouty-handedSuffering from gout in the hands.Rate it:

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gouty-handedSlow to reward.Rate it:

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red-handedIn the act of wrongdoing.Rate it:

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red-handedWith hands that are red.Rate it:

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red-handedDeadly, bloody.Rate it:

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red-handedShowing clear evidence of guilt; in the act of wrongdoing.Rate it:

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heavy as a dead donkeyVery heavy.Rate it:

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just a heavy dewLight rain or mist in IrelandRate it:

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make heavy weatherTo make progress only with difficulty.Rate it:

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hang heavyOf time or a time period: to seem to pass slowly; to crawl.Rate it:

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heavy goingthe going is wet and muddy (difficult to gallop on)Rate it:

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heavy goingboring, tediousRate it:

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heavy goingdifficult of progressRate it:

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heavy hitterA person of considerable importance who is a major decision maker or capable achiever; an especially significant organization or an especially functional object.Rate it:

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heavy hitterIn any sport, a strong, physical player who is particularly effective.Rate it:

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heavy hitterA player with a favorable batting average who is especially good at hitting the ball deep into the outfield or farther.Rate it:

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heavy liftingThe most demanding part of an endeavour; work requiring the most effort, resources, or consideration.Rate it:

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heavy-footedSlow-moving.Rate it:

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heavy-heartedSad, melancholy.Rate it:

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heavy-heartedsad, melancholic.Rate it:

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hot and heavyEnthusiastic.Rate it:

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hot and heavyPassionate.Rate it:

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make heavy going ofto make heavy weather ofRate it:

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make heavy weather ofTo overcomplicate things, to make things appear worst than they are.Rate it:

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top heavyunbalancedRate it:

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top-heavy with drinkdrunkRate it:

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solid as a rockExtremely thick and heavy, so as to make it impossible to move.Rate it:

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to 'put out''put out'; To engage in 'heavy petting' or 'sexual congress'. a Depression expression, may be archaic:Rate it:

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dust bunnyA small clump of dust, fluff, hair, particles of skin, etc. that tends to accumulate indoors in areas that are not regularly dusted, such as under heavy furniture.Rate it:

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knock out of the boxTo cause a pitcher to be replaced by heavy hitting.Rate it:

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whiskey dickImpotence caused by heavy drinking.Rate it:

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avoir le cœur sur la mainto be open-handed, to be generousRate it:

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baggageHeavy baggage; women and children. Also a familiar epithet for a woman; as, cunning baggage, wanton baggage, &c.Rate it:

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bang to rightsCaught red-handed; in a guilty state.Rate it:

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c'est un ouvrage de longue haleineIt’s a long job, a heavy piece of work.Rate it:

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dress downThe heavy criticism, personal attack upon a subaltern by a superior for any infraction, misdemeanor, rule violation, felony et al which leaves the victim shattered:Rate it:

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elle a le cœur grosShe is ready to cry; She is heavy-hearted.Rate it:

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en flagrant délitIn the very act; red-handed.Rate it:

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flash floodA heavy downpour.Rate it:

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frog-stranglerA very heavy downpour of rain; toad-strangler.Rate it:

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frying pana cooking vessel, lighter weight than a heavy iron skilletRate it:

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get off easy'get off eas', receive mild punishment, avoid heavy costs or fines, avoid strong admonishments or stern warnings.Rate it:

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hew outcarve out, or cut out a form, or to make something hollow by using heavy cutting tools such as an axe.Rate it:

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