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come down off your high horse!Appearing Haughty, Belligerent, Egotistical,Rate it:

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come hell or high waterRegardless of the hardships.Rate it:

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concrete jungleAn urban or other populated area containing a high density of buildings constructed of concrete or similar materials, especially one which lacks greenery and which seems unattractive, harsh, or unsafe.Rate it:

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contra rem publicam facereto be guilty of high treason.Rate it:

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corner the marketTo have exclusive possession; to possess something to a high or excessive degree.Rate it:

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crank upTo increase, as the volume, power or energy of something.Rate it:

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cum imperio esseto hold a high command.Rate it:

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de principatu deiectus (B. G. 7. 63)deposed from one's high position.Rate it:

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deer in the headlightsA mental state of high arousal caused by anxiety fear, panic, surpriseand/or confusion, or substance abuse. The behavioral signs are like a deer subjected to a car's headlights, such as widely opened eyes and a lack of motor reactions.Rate it:

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down lowAfter asking you to "high five" or saying "up top" someone will then say "down low". This means they are asking you to "high five" or tap the palm of their hand with the palm of your hand down lower--about waist high--as they extend their hand out toward you. If you don't respond timely they may take their hand away and say "too slow" then laugh. It's just something Americans do to have fun.Rate it:

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draw a line in the sandTo lay down a challenge; to provide a test of commitment (often one which carries a high risk) to a cause.Rate it:

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dropout factoryAn underperforming high school, especially with low graduation ratesRate it:

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Dutch reckoningA (falsified) bill that is not itemised, and that is unjustifiably high.Rate it:

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empty the tankTo make the utmost effort; to contribute to the absolute limit of one's energy and abilities.Rate it:

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en pleine merOn the high seas.Rate it:

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être marqué à l'ATo stand high in the estimation of others.Rate it:

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être plein de cœurTo be full of generosity; To be noble-minded; To have a high sense of one’s duties towards others.Rate it:

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everything feels so dam rightI’m too high to feel the fire tonightRate it:

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express elevatorA high-speed elevator that does not serve all floorsRate it:

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eyes closed all earsto listen to high fidelity music in the fullest senseRate it:

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Feel Your OatsTo feel energetic, playful or frisky, to be in high spirits and aware of one’s power or energyRate it:

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finer thingsThat which is considered of a high quality, expensive or tasteful.Rate it:

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fire upTo excite; to infuse with energy.Rate it:

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first rateSuperb, exceptional; of the best sort; very high quality.Rate it:

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fish or cut baitTo choose between taking action now, or forgoing the opportunity and putting that energy into another endeavor; to decide; do something constructive, but don't just do nothingRate it:

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fit to wake the deadAt a very high volume; extremely loudly.Rate 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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fluctibus iactaritossed hither and thither by the waves.Rate it:

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fluctuare or fluctuaridriven by the waves.Rate it:

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Flying DutchmanA Dutch-flagged clipper that is very fast sailing, and never makes it to port, seen on the high seas, where upon being hailed, occupants request information on persons long dead, or leave messages for said people. It is considered bad luck to meet said ship.Rate it:

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foul-upfoul-up, has myriad meanings: goof-up, mess-up, turn out high percentage rejects, commit or cause damage, fail to follow safety regulations, fail to supervise, or orient workers properly etc.Rate it:

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frapper les grands coupsmake wavesRate it:

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fresh legsSomebody who has yet to play in a match, and therefore has plenty of energy.Rate it:

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friends in high placesFriends who have authority or influence and who can ensure that one's interests will be protected or furthered.Rate it:

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frozen stiffwas so shockRate it:

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Full of BeansVery enthusiastic, in high spirits, energetic or elatedRate it:

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full of pruneswhen one is full of energyRate it:

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Full Steam AheadTo move forward with full energy and strengthRate it:

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get highTo intoxicate oneself with drugs or other substances.Rate it:

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get high on one’s own supplyAs an idiom: to become overly confident or arrogant about one’s own hype, talk, image, abilities, ideas, products or accomplishments to the point of losing perspective and objectivity; letting (something) go to your headRate it:

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get off one's high horseTo stop acting in an imperious, overbearing or bossy manner.Rate it:

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get one's voice heardIt often requires much energy and persistence to get people to listen to your strongly held views.Rate it:

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Get-Up-and-GoHaving positive energy and driving force, in full zeal and zest, enthusiasm Rate it:

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ghetto birdA police helicopter, specifically in the context of patrolling or searching impoverished, high-crime urban areas (the ghetto).Rate it:

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gimme a fiveA request to receive a high five.Rate it:

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give of oneselfTo devote oneself unselfishly to a task, especially to give time and energy.Rate it:

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give one's left nutPay a very high price for something.Rate it:

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grand poobahA person who is important or high-ranking.Rate it:

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HAHOAcronym of high altitude, high opening.Rate it:

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have a lot of time forto hold in high esteem; to respectRate it:

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