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jump atTo accept something enthusiastically. Usually an opportunity, or chance, or job etc.Rate it:

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jump inTo enter something quickly. Usually a mode of transport.Rate it:

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Jump off the Deep EndTo become deeply involved in something without thinking about its end result, to have deep emotional involvementRate it:

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Jump on the BandwagonTo show interest to do something because it is popular and everyone seems to be doing itRate it:

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Jump the GunTo do something a bit earlier or before the time, hasty in doing somethingRate it:

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just sayingUsed after informing somebody of something that may be offensive to try and soften the blowRate it:

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just you waitIndicates that something unpleasant is going to happen to the interlocutor, and the speaker is glad about it, as in vengeance or punishment.Rate it:

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keep a lid onTo keep something secret.Rate it:

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keep a watchful eye!Expect someone or something or anything:Rate it:

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keep a weather eye openTo maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying your full attention.Rate it:

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keep an eye openTo maintain vigilance for someone or something.Rate it:

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keep aroundto keep something near one.Rate it:

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keep at bayprevent (someone or something) from approaching or having an effect.Rate it:

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keep hope aliveEven if something seems to become more and more unlikely, do not stop believing in it.Rate it:

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keep mumDo not talk; especially keep silent about something that may be sensitive or secret.Rate it:

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keep outTo restrain someone or something from entering a place or condition.Rate it:

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keep out ofTo restrain someone or something from entering a place or condition.Rate it:

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keep quietTo refrain from talking about something; to keep a secret.Rate it:

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keep shtumDon't tell anyone; especially, keep silent about something that may be sensitive or secret.Rate it:

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keep someone in the darkTo deliberately not tell someone details about somethingRate it:

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Keep Something under Your HatTo hold off disclosing something, not to reveal something secretRate it:

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keep straightTo avoid confusing or mixing up something; to keep something clear or organized.Rate it:

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keep upTo ensure that one remains well-informed about something.Rate it:

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keep watchTo guard; to watch over someone or something.Rate it:

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Keep Your Fingers CrossedTo wish someone or something a good luck and successRate it:

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key intoTo grasp; to understand the overall concept of or be acutely aware of the underlying and essential meaning of something; to get it.Rate it:

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kick assTo beat someone at something.Rate it:

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kick downTo break or demolish something by physical bodily force.Rate it:

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kick into touchTo evade an issue.Rate it:

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kick into touchTo kick a ball over the touchline in a game of rugby to avoid pressure from the opponent team in a difficult situationRate it:

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kick rocksGo do something unproductive, go bother someone else, leave me alone, go away; See idioms: ‘take a hike,’ ‘hit the road,’ ‘beat it’Rate it:

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kick the tiresTo inspect something to ensure it meets expected standards or has favored characteristics, typically before committing to purchasing or otherwise selecting it.Rate it:

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kick up a fussTo show annoyance, or to complain loudly about something, often when it is of little importance in reality.Rate it:

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kick up the arseA severe reprimand, especially one to motivate someone into doing something.Rate it:

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kick with the other footTo belong to a different religion.Rate it:

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kid stuffSomething done by, used by, or characteristic of immature people, especially children.Rate it:

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kid stuffSomething that is easy to do or easy to understand.Rate it:

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Kill the Goose that Lays the Golden EggsTo spoil something good with one’s absurd actions, intolerance and greedRate it:

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kindle-fireSomething, such as a person or event, that initiates events or incites a response.Rate it:

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king of the castleA children's game in which one player is located on something elevated and other players attempt to take his or her place.Rate it:

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kiss meI informally request that you kiss me—that you touch my lips with your lips or press the lips against, as an expression of love or affection.Rate it:

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kiss of deathSomething that may seem good and favourable but that actually brings ruin to hopes, plans, etc.Rate it:

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kiss something/someone goodbyesee something ruined or lostRate it:

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KITInitialism of keep in touch.Rate it:

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kneel beforeTo kneel in front of someone or something, especially in order to worship or supplicate.Rate it:

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knock downTo hit or knock (something), intentionally or accidentally, so that it falls.Rate it:

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knock it offStop doing something; desist.Rate it:

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knock outTo strike or bump someone or something out.Rate it:

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knock out of the boxTo cause something to be replaced by something else.Rate it:

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knock overTo bump or strike something in such a way as to tip it.Rate it:

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