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hit the fanTo have a dramatic, usually negative, effect.Rate it:

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hit the road!, hit the bricks!hit the road!, hit the bricks!Rate it:

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when the shit hits the fanA reference to the messy consequences of a secret or private situation becoming public.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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fan the flamesTo intensify something; to worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances.Rate it:

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bandwagon fanA fair weather fan that has shown no past loyalty to a team.Rate it:

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fair weather fanA fan who only pays attention to their favorite team when they are preforming well.Rate it:

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fan danceTo perform such a dance.Rate it:

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fan danceThe incremental disclosure of tantalizing bits of information.Rate it:

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fan danceA stage performance or striptease in which a female entertainer disrobes while dancing with large hand-held fans that are alternately used to conceal and provide glimpses of her erogenous body regions.Rate it:

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fan danceA dance performance incorporating the artful use of fans.Rate it:

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fan de putainMarque emphatiquement la surprise, le dépit, la colère, l’indignation, l’admiration, etc.Rate it:

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fan outto spread out into the shape of a fanRate it:

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hit a home runAccomplish a difficult task, design a spectacular approach, display an outstanding solution.Rate it:

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hit a snagTo encounter an unexpected problem or delay.Rate it:

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hit the hayTo go to bed.Rate it:

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let the door hit you where the good Lord split youA command that another person leave, thereby impliedly having the door hit them on the buttocks as they pass through it.Rate it:

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pinch-hitTo bat in place of another playerRate it:

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hit two targets with one arrowSynonym of kill two birds with one stoneRate it:

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hit upTo request or demand.Rate it:

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a hit dog will hollaif one is guilty, then that guilt will ultimately be revealed.Rate it:

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don't let the door hit you on the way outUsed to indicate that one is glad to see someone leaving.Rate it:

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hit uponTo address.Rate it:

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nervous hitA production which receives generally favorably notice, but is not assured of success.Rate it:

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hit someone for sixBe affected in a devastating way by some unexpected news.Rate it:

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hit him like a ton of bricksvery hard or severelyRate it:

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hit onTo flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc.Rate it:

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hit one out of the ballparkTo produce a spectacular achievement.Rate it:

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Hit the SpotRelated to food or drink something that refreshes you and satisfy your taste budsRate it:

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hit uponTo think of; to invent; to realize.Rate it:

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Hit the BooksTo seriously pay attention to studies, be ready to go good for class with all work done carefully.Rate it:

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smash hitSomething that is tremendously popular or successful.Rate it:

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hit the spotTo be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right.Rate it:

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hit the bricksTo travel about, especially on foot.Rate it:

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Hit the Nail Right on the HeadTo say something exactly accurate or correct, to reach at right conclusion of somethingRate it:

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one-hit wonderA musical performer or musical group known for a single hit song, especially after failing at later attempts at success.Rate it:

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Can't Hit the Side of a BarnTo be unable of hitting the target accurately, to hold horrible planRate it:

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Hit a Brick WallA hurdle and trouble which is impossible to tackle and overcomeRate it:

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hit a rough patchWhen things are going smoothly for a time, and then a tough time begins.Rate it:

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hit above one's weightAlternative form of punch above one's weight.Rate it:

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hit backTo retaliateRate it:

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hit below one's weightAlternative form of punch below one's weight.Rate it:

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Hit Below the BeltOne not showing sportsman spirit rather using unfair tactics to win the gameRate it:

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hit homeTo be especially memorable or meaningful; to be fully understood, believed or appreciated.Rate it:

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hit homeTo do something particularly great.Rate it:

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hit itStart performing; start playing a song, etc.Rate it:

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hit itLeaveRate it:

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hit it bigTo have great success.Rate it:

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hit it offTo develop an amicable relationship (with), especially in a sudden manner during an initial encounter.Rate it:

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hit it out of the parkDid better than expectedRate it:

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