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nodding acquaintanceSomeone who is a remote or passing acquaintance.Rate it:

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reach-aroundA passing style in which the ballhandler performs a crossover step in the direction of the intended pass and then extends his or her arms to throw the pass around the defender.Rate it:

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time and tide wait for no manpeople cannot stop the passing of time, and therefore we should not delay doing thingsRate it:

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ashes to ashes, dust to dustyou are made of dust and return to ashes and dust after passing away.Rate it:

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ball hogA player who keeps the ball to themselves, rather than passing itRate it:

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beat the dustDon't know. Just heard it in passing.Rate it:

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crossing the barPoetic Expression for passing out of this world:Rate it:

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hand over handby passing the hands alternately one before or above the other, especially with ropeRate it:

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jumpTo employ a move in certain board games where one game piece is moved from one legal position to another passing over the position of another piece.Rate it:

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long gameThe aspect of the game in which the strategy is to advance downfield by throwing the ball to a receiving player; the passing game.Rate it:

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main dragThe main street of a town or suburb, or the principal highway passing through a rural area.Rate it:

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many happy returnsA greeting, usually for birthdays, in reference to the passing year; Happy birthday!.Rate it:

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pick upTo collect an object, especially in passing.Rate it:

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surf's upA phrase used in surfing when a nearby wave is passing.Rate it:

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that's hotSomething said when passing by something that catches your attention.Rate it:

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thumb a rideTo flag or signal a passing vehicle in hopes of securing passage.Rate it:

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word of mouthVerbal means of passing of information.Rate it:

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wring outTo squeeze a wet material, either by twisting with one's hands, or by passing it through a wringer, to remove the water.Rate it:

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