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wave offTo say goodbye to someone with a waveRate it:

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wave offOf a referee, to disallow a field goal with the aforementioned hand gesture.Rate it:

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wave the white flagTo indicate to an opposing force that one is surrendering.Rate it:

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way off baseinaccurateRate it:

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way out of a paper bagA minimal level of competence or effectiveness, as used in phrases where one is unable to perform such.Rate it:

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wear downTo have one's long hair styled in a free, low-hanging, unencumbered style; i.e., not in an up-do or ponytail.Rate it:

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wear offTo diminish in effect.Rate it:

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wear offTo disappear because of being abraded, over-polished, or abused.Rate it:

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wear one's heart on one's sleeveTo be extremely transparent, open, or forthright about one's emotion or what is in one's heart; often when this is said, it is said when it is more than the listener wants or needs to hear about it--so it is often said in a negative way or with a negative connotationRate it:

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wear out one's welcomeTo behave in an offensive, burdensome, or tiresome manner, with the result that one's continued presence is unwanted within a residence, commercial establishment, or social group.Rate it:

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weigh inTo bring in one's weight, metaphorically speaking, to bear on an issue.Rate it:

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weird outTo, by weirdness, make someone feel uneasy or uncomfortable; to make one feel weird.Rate it:

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well, i'll be dipped (in a barrell of beer!)When one is completely taken aback by the facts at hand. Can be expressed in both elation and/or frustration. Also, depending on the level of either of the forementioned emotions, the phrase goes from the simple short version of, "(Well), I'll Be Dipped.(!) to the extended version of, "(Well), I'll be Dipped In A Barrell of Beer.(!)Rate it:

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wet one's beakTo drink a beverage.Rate it:

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wet one's beakTo take one's share from the financial proceeds of illicit activity.Rate it:

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wet one's pantsto wet oneself, to urinate in one's clothes when they're being worn.Rate it:

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wet one's whistleTo have a drink; to quench one's thirst.Rate it:

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wet the bedTo urinate in one's bed (during sleep).Rate it:

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whack offTo masturbate.Rate it:

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what do you want, a cookieA phrase sometimes given as a retort to someone who has done something unsurprising or unimpressive and has seen fit to inform one of having done so.Rate it:

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what happens in vegasThe phrase "What happens in Vegas" is a well-known tagline associated with Las Vegas, a popular city in Nevada, United States, renowned for its vibrant entertainment, casinos, nightlife, and various forms of adult-oriented entertainment. The phrase implies that Las Vegas is a place where people can engage in activities and experiences that may be considered unconventional, exciting, or indulgent, without judgment or consequences following them outside of the city. It conveys a sense of freedom, privacy, and discretion regarding one's actions and experiences while visiting Las Vegas. However, it's important to remember that responsible behavior and adherence to legal and ethical standards should always be maintained, even in a city known for its entertainment and lively atmosphere.Rate it:

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what it says on the tinExactly what is described or what one would expect from the name.Rate it:

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what someone saidUsed to indicate agreement, as if one would have wanted to say what a previous speaker has said, without change or qualificationRate it:

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what time have you gotused to ask someone for the time of day, especially for checking against one's own clockRate it:

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what will be, will beWhatever it comes to be, it will be accepted. One must accept the outcome.Rate it:

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what's going downWhat's been happening; the latest news; current goings-on; can be used in place of ‘what's coming off’Rate it:

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what's good for the goose is good for the ganderAny decision or rule that applies to one person must be applied to the others especially of the same group.Rate it:

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what's good for the goose is good for the ganderWhat is good for one type is equally good for another type, despite any irrelevant differences between the types.Rate it:

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what's real one time?Asking in a general way of speaking,"WTF?" at such a time when the truth is strayed from. Shout out to what's really the deally.Rate it:

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what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the ganderIf something is acceptable for one person, it is acceptable for another.Rate it:

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what's yer poisonEye dialect spelling of what's your poison.Rate it:

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Wheel and DealTo manipulate or operate for one’s own interest, to convince or negotiate aggressivelyRate it:

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when one door closes, another door opensAlternative form of when one door closes, another opens.Rate it:

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when one door closes, another one opensAlternative form of when one door closes, another opens.Rate it:

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when one door closes, another opensWhen one opportunity is lost, another opportunity soon becomes available.Rate it:

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when one door shuts, another door opensAlternative form of when one door closes, another opens.Rate it:

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when one door shuts, another one opensAlternative form of when one door closes, another opens.Rate it:

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when one door shuts, another opensAlternative form of when one door closes, another opens.Rate it:

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when one's ship comes inWhen one makes a significant amount of money.Rate it:

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when the cat's awayPeople are likely to take advantage of the absence of authority or enforcement of compliance.Rate it:

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when the cat's away the mice will playIn the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.Rate it:

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when the going gets tough, the tough get goingin difficult times, it is the strong-willed who take action.Rate it:

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when you're up to your ass in alligators, it's easy to forget your goal was to drain the swampYou can't complete the a task if more urgent/immediate necessities take priorityRate it:

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whenever one turns aroundAlternative form of every time one turns aroundRate it:

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where there's smoke, there's firewhen two things are usually together and you find one, you will find the otherRate it:

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whichever way one slices itfrom any perspective; in every caseRate it:

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while away your dayOne whom is lackadaisical, regressive, cares less:Rate it:

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whip offTo remove something with a swift movement.Rate it:

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whisk awayTo take (a person) on a surprise romantic journey.Rate it:

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whisk offTo take (a person) on a surprise romantic journey.Rate it:

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