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armchair quarterbacksomeone who sits back and tries to second-guess or give advice about the quarterback, coach or other players, but who is not involved in the gameRate it:

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artificio et via tradere aliquidto give a scientific explanation of a thing.Rate it:

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as close as an oysterSecretive; reluctant to give information.Rate it:

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attacher sa tuqueTo brace oneself; to get ready.Rate it:

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auctorem esse alicui, utto give a person advice.Rate it:

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auctoritatem or dignitatem sibi conciliare, parareto gain dignity; to make oneself a person of consequence.Rate it:

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backpedalTo distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.Rate it:

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Backseat DriverA person, who is bossy and likes to give unwanted advices and order to othersRate it:

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Ballpark FigureTo give a rough estimate or an idea of anythingRate it:

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battre en brècheto reduce to rubble, to give a poundingRate it:

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be oneselfTo behave or act naturally, without regard to how this behavior is perceived by others.Rate it:

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be up againstTo be challenged by someone or something stronger than oneself.Rate it:

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bear oneselfTo behave and conduct oneself in such a manner that others will give one respect.Rate it:

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bear witnessgive evidenceRate it:

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beat upTo give a severe beating to.Rate it:

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beat upTo feel badly guilty and accuse oneself over something. Usually followed by over.Rate it:

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beside oneselfOvercome; consumed by an emotion.Rate it:

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bestow ongive as a gift toRate it:

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bite offTo accept or commit oneself to a task, project, notion, or responsibility, especially one which presents challenges.Rate it:

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bite one's lipTo forcibly prevent oneself from speaking, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.Rate it:

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bite one's tongueTo forcibly prevent oneself from uttering a word.Rate it:

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blow this pop standTo exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.Rate it:

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Blow Your Own HornTo boast about your own capabilities or feats, to give a detailed account of your achievements and seek other people’s attention, to excessively praise and brag about yourselfRate it:

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bonam (praeclaram) gratiam referreto reward amply; to give manifold recompense for.Rate it:

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bow downto bow, to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deferenceRate it:

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box oneself into a cornerTo create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives. or solutions.Rate it:

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box outTo position oneself between an opposition player and the basket in anticipation of getting a rebound.Rate it:

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brace upTo strengthen oneself, become stronger or more resilient.Rate it:

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bragging rightsThe prerogative to praise oneself for an accomplishment or for possession of a superior characteristic.Rate it:

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break downTo give more detail.Rate it:

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bring forthTo give birth.Rate it:

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buckle downTo put forth the needed effort; to focus; become serious; apply oneself.Rate it:

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build on sandTo put something in an unstable position by failing to give it a secure foundation.Rate it:

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bump upTo give a more prominent place to; to advance position in queue.Rate it:

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burn one's fingersTo harm oneself; to suffer consequences of one's actions.Rate it:

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bust a gutTo laugh vehemently or uncontrollably; Any reaction (to some news or a sudden change) which is furious, violent, or of an extreme nature; Also one of many similar euphemisms meaning to highly exert oneselfRate it:

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bust a moveSave oneself from an awkward situation with a woman.Rate it:

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bust one's chopsTo exert oneself.Rate it:

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but who's countingUsed as a retort or comeback, often to deprecate oneself or another for excessive concern or attention to.Rate it:

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by oneselfAlone; without assistance, accompaniment, or help from others.Rate it:

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call the shotsTo make the decisions;to be in charge;to give orders.Rate it:

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carry oneselfTo move, especially emphasising the manner in which one moves.Rate it:

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carry oneselfTo behave, especially with respect to how one's speech, body language, facial expressions, and grooming convey one's opinion concerning oneself.Rate it:

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cash in one's chipsTo discontinue an activity, accepting whatever gains or losses one has incurred; to give up.Rate it:

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cast pearls before swineTo give things of value to those who will not understand or appreciate it.Rate it:

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causam afferreto quote as a reason; give as excuse.Rate it:

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causam dicereto defend oneself before the judge (of the accused).Rate it:

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charge upTo recharge, to give electrical power to something.Rate it:

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cherry pickTo position oneself near the opponent's goal to attempt to receive an errant or intentional pass for an easy score, as in basketball or versions of soccer where offsides are not enforced.Rate it:

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chier dans son frocto shit oneselfRate it:

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