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dites cela tout courtSay that and no more.Rate it:

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don't hold your breathdon't hold your breathRate it:

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drag one’s heelsTo delay, to hold up progressRate it:

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drinking ageA two and an ace as a starting hand in Texas hold 'emRate it:

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flat-footedTo firmly hold and maintain a decision; to stand one's ground.Rate it:

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forty minutes of hellThe NCAA strategy of playing a suffocating full-court press and aggressive offense for the entirety of a game.Rate it:

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from downtownA shot in basketball from the front courtRate it:

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front wallThe main and largest wall in a racquetball or squash court, located at the front of the world; the wall which the ball must hit in a rally.Rate it:

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gag orderCourt ruling disallowing speaking on a specific topic or subject.Rate it:

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gag orderCourt ruling disallowing speaking on a specific topic or subject.Rate it:

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gare le pot au noirSe disait, au jeu de colin-maillard, pour avertir celui qui a les yeux bandés qu’il court le risque de se heurter contre quelque chose.Rate it:

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German virginThe name of a poker hand in the game of Texas hold 'em, when a player is dealt two nine cards.Rate it:

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go hand in handOf two people, to hold hands.Rate it:

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go the whole hogTo do something as entirely or completely as possible; to reserve or hold back nothing.Rate it:

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gratiam alicuius sibi quaerere, sequi, more strongly aucuparito court a person's favour; to ingratiate oneself with...Rate it:

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gratiam populi quaerereto court popularity.Rate it:

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ground ruleA rule regarding play on a specific field, course, or court.Rate it:

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gubernacula rei publicae tractareto hold the reins of government.Rate it:

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half nelsonwrestling holdRate it:

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Hand-to-Mouth ExistenceTo hold enough money to meet expenses and live with no extra money Rate it:

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hang onTo hold, grasp, or grip.Rate it:

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

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hold a candleTo compare; to be even remotely of the same quality, skill, etc. as another.Rate it:

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Hold a Candle toLow grade or low standard, inferior and not comparable to someone in talent and abilityRate it:

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hold a grudgeFar longer than is reasonable.Rate it:

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hold a lightSynonym of hold a candleRate it:

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hold againstTo think less of for.Rate it:

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hold all the acesTo be in a strong position when one is competing with someone else, having all the advantages.Rate it:

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hold all the acesTo have all advantagesRate it:

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hold aloftTo elevate; to maintain at an elevated altitude.Rate it:

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hold backTo act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.Rate it:

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hold backTo delay, especially in school.Rate it:

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hold backTo contain; stop.Rate it:

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hold cheapTo have a low esteem for; to look down upon; to hold in contempt.Rate it:

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hold courtTo preside in a formal manner over an official assembly of courtiers and others in which entertainment is presented or affairs of state are considered.Rate it:

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hold courtTo serve as the principal discussant or center of attention in an informal gathering of friends, associates, etc.Rate it:

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hold courtTo convene or preside over a trial or other legal proceeding in a court of law.Rate it:

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hold downTo restrain; to check.Rate it:

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hold downTo continue, to hold and to manage well.Rate it:

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hold forthTo extend or offer, propose.Rate it:

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hold forthTalk at great length; expatiate; harangue.Rate it:

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hold inTo restrain oneself.Rate it:

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hold inTo keep to oneself; to prevent from escaping.Rate it:

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hold itUsed other than as an idiom: see hold, it.Rate it:

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hold itTo wait to excrete when one needs to.Rate it:

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hold itWait a minute; stop.Rate it:

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hold it down like a million poundsStaying true.Staying loyal .Holding it down a phrase used as a greetingRate it:

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hold it togetherSynonym of cope : to remain calm in adversity, to successfully manage one's difficulties.Rate it:

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hold my beerI am about to do something crazy or difficult.Rate it:

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hold offTo delay someone or something temporarily; to keep at bay.Rate it:

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