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on one's feetBeing stable or capable, especially in a financial or emotional sense.Rate it:

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on one's feetBeing standing up.Rate it:

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on one's feetBeing well again after a bout of illness.Rate it:

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on one's handsBeing one's liability or responsibility; with which one is lumbered.Rate it:

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on one's watchDuring the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility.Rate it:

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on the anvilRefers to anything in the making, being created, or in production, especially in the metalworking field.Rate it:

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on the ballBeing in control of the ball.Rate it:

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on the clockIn the official time expired in a game or other sporting event.Rate it:

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on the clockIn the official time remaining in a game or other sporting event.Rate it:

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on the clockOf a taxicab, engaged for hire; displayed numerically as time or fare on the meter of a taxicab.Rate it:

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on the clockRemunerated per unit of time.Rate it:

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on the receiving endbeing the victim of an unpleasant actionRate it:

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once moreAgain, a further time, once again.Rate it:

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one after the otherOne by one; singularly; not occurring all at the same time (of a person or thing).Rate it:

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one at a timeIndividually, as opposed to collectively; slowly or methodically, figuratively.Rate it:

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one by oneIndividually in succession; one at a time.Rate it:

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one more time for the sweet souvenirfor old times' sakeRate it:

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one step at a timeSlowly and carefully, ensuring that each action has been completed successfully before taking the next.Rate it:

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one who hesitates is lostA person who spends too much time contemplating what to do may miss a valuable but fleeting opportunity.Rate it:

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one's days are numberedSome period of time, such as a term of employment or a lifetime, is coming to an end.Rate it:

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one-offOccurring once; one-time.Rate it:

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one-offOccurring once, one-time, independent of any pattern.Rate it:

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only time will tellAlternative form of time will tell.Rate it:

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open seasonA period of time during the calendar year when authorities within a jurisdiction permit the unrestricted hunting of one or more kinds of animal wildlife.Rate it:

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open seasonA situation in which or period of time during which some activity or circumstance routinely occurs.Rate it:

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open-door policyA policy or usual practice, by a person in authority, of permitting subordinates or constituents to visit his or her office unannounced and at any reasonable time for the purpose of discussing matters of concern.Rate it:

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opening timehour at which a pub can start servingRate it:

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optata mihi continguntmy wishes are being fulfilled.Rate it:

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optima re publicaat the time of a most satisfactory government.Rate it:

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otio abūti or otium ad suum usum transferreto use up, make full use of one's spare time.Rate it:

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out of lineInappropriate or unsuitable, especially by reason of being unmannerly or indelicate.Rate it:

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out of the pictureNot included in the matter being planned or under consideration; not a factor or participant in the present situation.Rate it:

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pack offTo send away, with belongings, for a long time.Rate it:

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pass the buckTo place blame or responsibility onto someone else when someone is not willing to accept blame or responsibility for his or her own actions To make other person accept blame or responsibility which one is not willing to accept for his or her actions Being a leader, you will have to act wise without ever thinking to pass the buck, only then we will support you.Rate it:

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passer un mauvais quart d'heureTo have a bad time of it.Rate it:

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pay one's debt to societyTo serve time in prison or a similar correctional facility.Rate it:

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pay upTo pay for something in total, after a certain amount of time after receiving a purchase.Rate it:

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

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pencil whipTo approve a document without actually knowing or reviewing what it is that is being approved.Rate it:

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phone inTo make a telephone call to a broadcasting station, especially to participate in a program being aired.Rate it:

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pick away atTo continually or inexorably harm someone; to continue to do harm; to needle over time; to weaken someone over time.Rate it:

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pipe downTo be quiet; to refrain from being noisy.Rate it:

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

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play for timeTo delay a situation until one is prepared.Rate it:

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play onto hit the ball into his own wicket, thus being out bowledRate it:

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play the fieldTo date more than one person at the same time.Rate it:

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play the man and not the ballTo attack an opponent instead of attacking the ball, which is usually being controlled by the attacked player at the time.Rate it:

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plead the fifthTo invoke the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which protects witnesses from being forced to incriminate themselves.Rate it:

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pleased to meet youA polite formula used when being introduced to somebody.Rate it:

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plough onTo continue with a task despite it being menial, difficult, or boringRate it:

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