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play the man and not the ballTo object to someone's argument by attacking them or a facet of their personality instead of the argument itself; to make an ad hominem attack.Rate it:

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Promised LandThe area historically known as Judea, which was promised to the Israelites by God according to oral tradition recorded in the Book of Genesis.Rate it:

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pull one's head inTo withdraw as a turtle might; to discontinue support of a particular argument.Rate it:

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put that in your pipe and smoke itUsed after stating something surprising or undesired, to emphasize its truth. Also used after refuting an argument. Sometimes an adjective is inserted before pipe.Rate it:

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rationem afferre (Verr. 3. 85. 195)to bring forward an argument (based on common-sense).Rate it:

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roll off the tongueTo proceed into oral expression in a manner which is fluent, appealing, or glib.Rate it:

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run inargumentRate it:

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run with the hare and hunt with the houndsTo support both sides of an argument.Rate it:

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score offTo defeat (especially in an argument), get the better of, achieve a success over, gain an advantage or win points over, make a point to the detriment or at the expense of, make appear foolish. Sometimes with particle on (someone).Rate it:

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see the pointTo understand someone's argument.Rate it:

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sexo oralEstimulación de los genitales con la boca, labios o lengua que se practica como parte del coito.Rate it:

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shots firedUsed as an indication of or response to an insult, often to the point of starting a fight or argument.Rate it:

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shout downTo shout louder than in order to force through one's argument or point of view.Rate it:

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si ça tombeSynonyme de si ça se trouve. Donne à une éventualité une probabilité plus faible que « peut-être » ou « il est possible que ». S’emploie surtout à l’oral.Rate it:

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slanging matchA row; an argument in which names are called.Rate it:

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slippery slopeA logical argument that follows a chain of events or causes and effects to some conclusion.Rate it:

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slug it outTo have an intense argument or fight until one side prevails.Rate it:

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so thereA defiant expression used to finish a poorly-made argument.Rate it:

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spoken wordAn oral art form, usually consisting of performance poetry, although sometimes overlapping with storytelling or rap.Rate it:

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take someone's pointTo agree with what a person says; to understand a person's argument and be persuaded by it.Rate it:

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take the pointTo grasp the essential meaning of what a person is saying, to understand a person's argument and point of view.Rate it:

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take up forTo support, such as in an argument; to defend the character of.Rate it:

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talk to the handUsed usually sarcastically to dismiss another person's argument by indicating that the speaker (or writer) is not prepared to hear (or read) anything further that the other person has to say (or write). It is often used while simultaneously holding up the hand with the palm facing the speaker.Rate it:

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te la llevaríExpresión que forma parte del acompañamiento oral de la cueca chilena, precediendo algunas estrofas.Rate it:

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the feathers flyAn argument or fight is instigated.Rate it:

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touch%c3%a9An acknowledgement of the success, appropriateness or superiority of an argument, sometimes used sarcastically to mock one's opponent's absurd logic.Rate it:

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un argument à brûle-pourpointA convincing argument.Rate it:

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verbal assaultOral or written speech that creates, or is intended to create, a fear of physical harmRate it:

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vía oralAdministración de un fármaco a través del tracto digestivo.Rate it:

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waste breathTo speak in a manner which is needless or futile; in discussion or argument to make points which are not appreciated or heeded.Rate it:

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weak teaWeak (feeble) effort or proposal; unconvincing argument.Rate it:

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with pleasureWillingly; without argumentRate it:

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Word of MouthRumors through oral communication, gossips spreading through spoken communicationRate it:

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