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manger à tous les râteliersto run with the hare and hunt with the hounds, to support both sides of an argumentRate it:

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moral supportAssistance given to a person or cause, usually without getting directly involved.Rate it:

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mundanus, mundi civis et incola (Tusc. 5. 37)a citizen of the world; cosmopolitan.Rate it:

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mutual admiration societyA group of two or more people, in a workplace or other social environment, who routinely express considerable esteem and support for one another, sometimes to the point of exaggeration or pretense.Rate it:

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not have a leg to stand onTo lack support, as in an argument, debate, or negotiation.Rate it:

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only Nixon could go to ChinaOnly a politician or leader with an impeccable reputation of upholding particular political values could do an action in seeming defiance of them without jeopardizing his support or credibility.Rate it:

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pass the buckTo place blame or responsibility onto someone else when someone is not willing to accept blame or responsibility for his or her own actions To make other person accept blame or responsibility which one is not willing to accept for his or her actions Being a leader, you will have to act wise without ever thinking to pass the buck, only then we will support you.Rate it:

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PEBCACProblem Exists Between Chair And Computer. Used by technical support helpdesk staff to indicate that the problem with a user’s computer or experience is due to user error.Rate it:

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pro lege dicereto support a bill (before the people).Rate it:

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prop upTo support with, or as if with, a prop.Rate it:

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propenso animo, studio esse or propensa voluntate esse in aliquem (opp. averso animo esse ab aliquo)to look favourably upon; to support.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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pull the plugTo cease life support.Rate it:

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pull the plugTo cease to support; to halt.Rate it:

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pull the rug out from underTo suddenly remove support fromRate it:

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pull the rug out from under someoneTo suddenly remove support from someone.Rate it:

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Pull the Rug out from Under YouTo ruin someone’s dreams, hopes or plans, to suddenly withdraw supportRate it:

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pump someone's tiresTo praise, encourage, or vigorously support someone.Rate it:

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purple stateSomewhat whimsical synonym for swing state. (In the modern United States) a state that may support the Democratic or Republican Party (purple states, states that vote for Democratic or Republican Party in general, being red states in some given elections and blue states in other given elections).Rate it:

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put your money where your mouth issupport your words with actionRate it:

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rally roundTo unite in order to support a fellow group member.Rate it:

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Rally Round the FlagGetting together to express support and backing, particularly during the bad timesRate 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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saddleA part, such as a flange, which is hollowed out to fit upon a convex surface and serve as a means of attachment or support.Rate it:

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Security BlanketAn insecure person holding something for emotional and psychological support and comfortRate it:

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set upto provide the money or other support that someone needs for an important task or activity.Rate it:

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shoulder to cry onSomeone offering emotional support to another in distress.Rate it:

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shroudA rope or cable serving to support the mast sideways.Rate it:

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sigh of reliefA reassurance or support, something that reduces stress from an arduous activity.Rate it:

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stand behindTo support; express one's supportRate it:

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stand forTo advocate, to support.Rate it:

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stand up forTo speak or act in support or defense of.Rate it:

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stand up withTo publicly support (someone).Rate it:

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studere, favere alicuito look favourably upon; to support.Rate it:

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studiosum esse alicuiusto look favourably upon; to support.Rate it:

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tail inTo fasten by one of the ends into a wall or some other support.Rate it:

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take one's tongue out of someone's assTo stop flattering someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinion.Rate it:

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take sidesTo ally oneself with a given opinion, agenda or group; to support one side or viewpoint in a competition or confrontation.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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tantum cibi et potionis adhibere quantum satis estto take only enough food to support life.Rate it:

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that's what I'm talking aboutUsed to express enthusiastic support for the referent of that.Rate it:

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there's only oneUsed in a chant, most often in sports matches, to express support for an athlete, coach, team etc..Rate it:

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throw a bone toTo provide support or assistance to, especially in one particular way or to a limited extent; to make a concession to.Rate it:

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tide overTo support or sustain someone, especially financially, for a limited period.Rate it:

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unus e togatorum numeroan ordinary, average Roman citizen.Rate it:

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vote with one's feetTo show a lack of support for something by departing or otherwise absenting oneself.Rate it:

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vote with one's feetTo show support for something by going to or otherwise being present somewhere.Rate it:

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win overTo persuade someone, gain someone's support, or make someone understand the truth or validity of something.Rate it:

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wrap in the flagTo claim one's cause deserves support for patriotic reasons or that one's own motives are patriotic.Rate it:

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you betExpresses support, agreement, certainty or emphasis.Rate it:

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