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strike one's flagTo yield, give up, or surrender.Rate it:

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strike upTo start something with somebody else. Usually a conversation or relationship.Rate it:

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string alongTo keep somebody falsely believing that one has certain intentions.Rate it:

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stuffed shirtOne who is overly official or officious; somebody in charge but not necessarily in power or effective.Rate it:

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Stuffed ShirtA self-conceited person who brags about himself, to give self-importanceRate it:

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stumble acrossTo meet somebody by chance.Rate it:

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stumble againstTo meet somebody by chance.Rate it:

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stumble onTo meet somebody by chance.Rate it:

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stumble uponTo meet somebody by chance.Rate it:

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style upTo render stylish, to give a fashionable turn to.Rate it:

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sub unum aspectum subicere aliquidto give a general idea of a thing.Rate it:

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suck upTo adulate or flatter somebody excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour.Rate it:

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sui potestatem facere, praebere alicuito give audience to some one.Rate it:

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swear downTo promise; swear; give one's word.Rate it:

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swear on a stack of biblesTo make a promise or give one's assurance with great conviction.Rate it:

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take apartTo move someone away from others to be able to talk to, or give them something in private.Rate it:

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take for grantedTo give little attention to or to underestimate the value of, to fail to appreciate.Rate it:

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take somebody's word for itTo believe what somebody tells one.Rate it:

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take to taskTo lecture, berate, admonish, or hold somebody accountable for his or her actions.Rate it:

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talk somebody under the tableWith excessive talk or numerous arguments.Rate it:

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tear a strip off somebodyTo scold vigorously.Rate it:

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tee upTo give a coach or player a technical foul.Rate it:

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tempus (spatium) deliberandi or ad deliberandum postulare, dare, sibi sumereto require, give, take time for deliberation.Rate it:

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tesseram dare (Liv. 28. 14)to give the watchword, countersign.Rate it:

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testimonium dicere pro aliquoto give evidence on some one's behalf.Rate it:

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the fingerAn obscene gesture, typically consisting of extending the middle finger at somebody.Rate it:

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the lights are on, but nobody's homeSomebody is conscious or paying attention, but failing to understand.Rate it:

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the rest is historyUsed to indicate that one does not need to give extra details about a story as it is too complicated or already well-known.Rate it:

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there, thereConveys comfort; used to calm somebody urge somebody to relax, especially when the person is crying.Rate it:

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third personA form of narrative writing using verbs in the third person in order to give the impression that the action is happening to another person.Rate it:

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throw in the towelTo quit; to give up.Rate it:

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throw somebody a curveTo pitch a curve ball.Rate it:

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throw somebody a curveTo surprise; to introduce something unexpected or requiring a quick reaction or correction.Rate it:

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throw to the dogsTo give up on something valuable.Rate it:

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tickle somebody's funny boneTo amuse; to strike somebody as funny.Rate it:

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tickle someone's funny boneTo amuse; to strike somebody as funny.Rate it:

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ties that bindcommon things that cause people to be close to one another and/or give them a sense of belongingRate it:

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to give a person lineTo allow a person more or less liberty until it is convenient to stop or check him/her, like a hooked fish that swims away with the line.Rate it:

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toca aquigive me fiveRate it:

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tooth and nailTaking everything bodily you possibly could offer/ use to get the job or task done, usually referring to an tough battle ahead. Battle usually a physical fight, or harsh obstacles were to be meet with this plight, but you or many were going to give it your all.Rate it:

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touch the hem of someone's garmentTo give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone; to draw strength or comfort from someone who is superior.Rate it:

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trade into give a piece of merchandise as part of the payment or trade for something new.Rate it:

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try to get on first!An encouraging expression to others to attempt a seemingly impossible task. The leader asks the crew to give it their best and try the "baseball theme".Rate it:

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turn inTo submit something; to give.Rate it:

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turn onTo attract, give pleasure, or encourage.Rate it:

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turn overTo relinquish; give back.Rate it:

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two-way streetA social interaction in which both parties are expected to give and take equally.Rate it:

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two-way streetAny interaction in which both parties give and take equally.Rate it:

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up topWhen someone says "up top" to you they are asking you to give them a high five--to tapthe palm of your hand against the palm of their same hand over your heads as you face each other; same as saying "high five" or "give me a high five"; a gesture of agreement or celebration, like between winning team membersRate it:

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vasa conclamare (B. C. 3. 37)to give the signal for breaking up the camp, collecting baggage.Rate it:

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