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pound outTo type on a keyboard by writing quickly; to write quickly or compose a finished piece of writing quickly.Rate it:

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pound outTo perform very loudly.Rate it:

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pound outTo achieve using strength or endurance.Rate it:

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pound for poundAlternative spelling of pound-for-poundRate it:

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don't be penny wise and pound foolishDon't be careful when it comes to spending small amounts of money, but careless when spending much larger amounts.Don't focus on minutiae and lose sight of the big picture; don't obsess over tiny inconsequential efficiencies while glaring inefficiencies are going on elsewhere.Rate it:

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pound sandTo engage in a futile activity.Rate it:

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pound the pavementTo travel on foot; to walk or run.Rate it:

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800-pound gorillaSomething dangerous, menacing, or spooky that is obvious but not addressed.Rate it:

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in for a penny, in for a poundExpressing recognition that one must, having started something, see it through to its end, rather than stopping short thereof; accepting that one must Rate it:

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800-pound gorillaAn entity that dominates its environment.Rate it:

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800-pound gorillaSomething dangerous, menacing, or frightening that is obvious but not addressed.Rate it:

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a pint’s a pound the world arounda pint = a pound, of liquid; an expression that helps people remember that a pint weighs the same as a pound (in liquid measure)Rate it:

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an ounce of prevention can be worth a pound of cureWe tend to not pay attention to our Physical and mental health until there is pain present or choas has arrived. A little bit here and there foes a long way.Rate it:

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penny wise and pound foolishPrudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.Rate it:

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pound a beatTo walk a regular route.Rate it:

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pound of fleshSomething which is owed and which will be hurtful or difficult to provide; a debt owed to someone who is merciless and demanding.Rate it:

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pound the pavementTo campaign diligently; to seek something, such as business, employment, or answers.Rate it:

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out of sight, out of mindWhen something is not nearby, it is forgotten about.Rate it:

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rock out with one's cock outTo enjoy oneself immensely, to partyRate it:

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Out of Sight, Out of MindYou forget people that are no longer visible, if you don’t see someone for a while, you tend to forgetRate it:

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out-and-outComplete, utter.Rate it:

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shine out or shines outsomething shines out if is or has a quality that seems impressive or is very noticeable (but not excessive or negative as in glaring)Rate it:

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all-out brawlA brutal fight without honor, often referring to spontaneous conflicts that erupt in a public place like a bar.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/I'm here to X A and Y B, and I'm all out of ASaid before doing something, usually with a determined, resolute tone.Rate it:

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bail outTo exit an aircraft while in flight.Rate it:

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balls-outExtreme, extremely greatRate it:

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balls-outAt the fastest possible speed.Rate it:

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beat the crap out ofTo beat really badly.Rate it:

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beat the stuffing out ofTo trounce, outdo, or triumph over.Rate it:

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bell outTo open out into a bell shape.Rate it:

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blow outTo sing out, sing out loudRate it:

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blurt outTo say suddenly, without thinking.Rate it:

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brave outTo tolerate or put up with bravelyRate it:

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chicken outlack nerves to actRate it:

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come outTo make a formal debut in society.Rate it:

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Come Out of Your ShellTo become friendly, stop being shy or get socialRate it:

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cut outWell suited; appropriate; fit for a particular activity or purpose.Rate it:

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day in, day outEvery day; daily; constantly or continuously; especially, of something that has become routine or monotonous.Rate it:

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dish outOn to a dish ready for eating.Rate it:

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duck outTo move or act so as to achieve avoidance, escape, or evasion.Rate it:

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eke outTo obtain with difficulty or effort.Rate it:

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flame outburn up, fire up, flame up, flare upRate it:

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flat outCompletely out of something such as; energy, food or money. Basically to be out of any kind of product.Rate it:

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game outTo run through scenarios to determine what will happen given certain decisions; to play out possibilities; to examine several ideas to come up with their likeliest end results.Rate it:

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get blood out of a stoneTo do something difficult, frustrating, or pointless.Rate it:

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go outTo leave one's abode to go to public places.Rate it:

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go outTo be turned off or extinguished.Rate it:

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go out with a bangTo depart from a place or situation in a grand or dramatic fashion.Rate it:

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he turned out to be a total fronzInability to understand even the simplest of thingsRate it:

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if you don't want to slip up, stay out of slippery placesTo avoid temptation, triggers, Toxicity Or anything that doesn't do you any justice mentally or otherwise. To Stay away from if not to be tempted to repeat mistakes.Rate it:

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