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cover girla girl (often a female model) whose picture appears on magazine covers; also specifically refers to a female spokesperson for CoverGirl, an American cosmetics brandRate it:

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cross my heart and hope to dieadded to a promise or a statement to show how serious one was about being honest in what one saidRate it:

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curveballA forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve".Rate it:

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dad-blamedeuphemism for G** damned; used to add emphasis and/or show disgust or disdain; See dagnabbit in our definitions.com, and gosh darn, gosh darn it, doggone it, in phrases.comRate it:

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dad-gum iteuphemism for G** damned; used to add emphasis and/or show disgust or disdain; See also: dagnabbit in our definitions.com, and dad-blamed, gosh darn, gosh darn it, doggone it, in phrases.comRate it:

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death spiralThe downward, corkscrew-motion of a disabled aircraft which is unrecoverably headed for a crash.Rate it:

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discedere (pedibus), ire in alicuius sententiam (Liv. 23. 10)to vote for some one's motion.Rate it:

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dog and pony showAny presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate.Rate it:

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dog and pony showOriginally, a small, traveling circus featuring animals as entertainment.Rate it:

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don't be penny wise and pound foolishDon't be careful when it comes to spending small amounts of money, but careless when spending much larger amounts.Don't focus on minutiae and lose sight of the big picture; don't obsess over tiny inconsequential efficiencies while glaring inefficiencies are going on elsewhere.Rate it:

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don't think twice!In general; A strongly worded. forcefully delivered non-military admonishment to another individual of equal or unequal rank for immediate unquestionable immediate physical action, acceptance of proposal, signature of instant acceptance, 'second the motion'! 'jump the gap', 'sever the line', 'jump overboard'!, "BAIL-OUT!",Rate it:

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drugstore cowboyDresses like a cowboy to show off at the drugstore; looks like a cowboy, but ain't.Rate it:

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einen Vogel zeigenliterally "to show a bird". making a cuckoo signRate it:

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el sábado, sabadete, camisa nueva y polveteA phrase used to show excitement about the day being SaturdayRate it:

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elbow greaseEffort or hard work, especially physical work involving repeated motion of the forearm, such as scrubbing.Rate it:

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Elvis has left the buildingA phrase used to announce the end of a show, usually one performed by an Elvis impersonator.Rate it:

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faire la caneTo run away; To show the white feather.Rate it:

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faire la planche1. To show others the way; 2. To float on one’s back.Rate it:

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fashion plateA picture, usually an advertisement, showing the latest fashion in clothing.Rate it:

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fuck y'allExpression to show discontent with a group of others.Rate it:

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fuck youExpression to show discontent with the other party, or to show contempt.Rate it:

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get in the boat and rowTo make a substantial effort, especially in cooperation with others in a group; to perform one's share of work; to show initiative.Rate it:

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get the ball rollingTo begin; to start some action; to set in motion.Rate it:

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get the bootTo be voted off a competition in a reality television show.Rate it:

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get the pictureTo understand or comprehend; to interpret correctly.Rate it:

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get this show on the roadTo begin or launch; to get going.Rate it:

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Get This Show on the RoadGet something moving, step ahead and keep goingRate it:

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give a rat's arseTo care; to have or show an interest.Rate it:

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give someone the eyeTo show flirtatious signs with the eye.Rate it:

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gladiatores dareto give a gladiatorial show.Rate it:

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gong showAn event that was a disaster, often in a way that is fun or memorable. (e.g. "Last night, we all went drinking, and the whole thing turned into a total gong show.") Or, an initially serious event that went completely out of control (e.g. "That biology class was a gong show")Rate it:

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gradea mark of quality, used to mark schoolwork, grades go from a+ to u, also can be used on meat products to show quality of meatRate it:

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grand schemeThe totality of the situation approached objectively; the big picture.Rate it:

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grata memoria aliquem prosequito show a thankful appreciation of a person's kindness.Rate it:

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gratiam alicui referre (meritam, debitam) pro aliqua reto show gratitude (in one's acts).Rate it:

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greenwashA false or misleading picture of environmental friendliness used to conceal or obscure damaging activities.Rate it:

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grey skyTo show worry or pain.Rate it:

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grow a pairTo be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation in which one has so far failed to do so.Rate it:

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head-onOf a collision, from the front or in the direction of motion.Rate it:

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high horseTo show in your actions and expressions that you are superior to others, arrogant and haughtyRate it:

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hit the rockTo make a gesture to show celebration, friendship, or to be part of a secret handshake by one person raising their fist so the fist is pointing at the person and the other person lightly punches the fist.Rate it:

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hold one's liquorTo be resistant to intoxication or to show few signs of intoxication, even after consuming a significant amount of alcohol.Rate it:

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honorem alicui habere, tribuereto honour, show respect for, a person.Rate it:

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horror showA horrifying, appalling, or sickening experience, set of events, or visual spectacle.Rate it:

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horror showA horror movie or television show or other performance which depicts gruesome, horrible, or disgusting events, especially in a vividly visual manner.Rate it:

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horse operaAn equestrian show, as in a circus.Rate it:

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how do I get toPlease show me/tell me the best way to reach...Rate it:

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i approve this messagea phrase said by candidates for federal office to show their consent to comply with the elective law passed in 2002; now becoming used for other offices too, not just federal officesRate it:

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if you got it, flaunt itIf you have something great, show it offRate it:

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il fait la pluie et le beau temps dans cette maisonHis will is law in that house; He is the boss of that show (fam.).Rate it:

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