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In the Driver's SeatIn controlling position of something, to be in authority of somethingRate it:

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in the fast laneIn a lifestyle, employment position, or other set of circumstances where the rapid pace is exciting, frantic, or risky.Rate it:

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in the leadin first position in a competitionRate it:

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in the way ofIn or into a position of being likely to obtain, to attain, or to achieve.Rate it:

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in tuto esseto be in a position of safety.Rate it:

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jumpTo employ a move in certain board games where one game piece is moved from one legal position to another passing over the position of another piece.Rate it:

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jump downTo leave an elevated position to a lower position by one jump.Rate it:

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jump upTo move from one position to a higher position by one jump.Rate it:

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jumped-upthat has risen from a lowly station or an inferior position: often with implication of conceit or arroganceRate it:

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keep onTo remain in an existing position.Rate it:

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kick upstairsTo promote (an employee considered troublesome) to a position of lesser influence, but of apparently higher status.Rate it:

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king of the castleAn individual who assumes a position of greater importance, authority, or prominence than others.Rate it:

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king of the hillA child's game in which one player stands on top of a hill or other location atop an incline, and attempts to repel other players whose goal is to capture his position.Rate it:

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knock someone off his perchTo defeat or overcome someone who was in a dominant position.Rate it:

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know where one standsTo be aware of one's position.Rate it:

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lap of luxuryA position or situation in which one is spoiled and indulged.Rate it:

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lay backTo make a short backwards pass to a teammate in an attacking position.Rate it:

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lay downTo lie down; to place oneself in a reclined or horizontal position, on a bed or similar, for the purpose of resting.Rate it:

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leave someone holding the babyTo abandon someone and put them in a position where they must take the responsibility or blame.Rate it:

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left fieldThe defensive position in the outfield to the left.Rate it:

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let someone goTo dismiss someone from an employment position or a relationship.Rate it:

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lie backTo lie down from a sitting positionRate it:

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lie downto assume a reclining positionRate it:

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lift upTo elevate to a higher position.Rate it:

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line upTo start a game in a certain position on the playing field.Rate it:

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loco excedereto abandon one's position.Rate it:

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loco movere, depellere, deicere hostem (B. G. 7. 51)to drive the enemy from his position.Rate it:

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look the partTo appear suitable for a particular kind of work, position or role.Rate it:

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magnas opes habereto be very rich; to be in a position of affluence.Rate it:

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make the weatherTo be extraordinarily effective, especially when in a position of authority.Rate it:

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meliorem in statum redigormy position is considerably improved; my prospects are brighter.Rate it:

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middle groundA compromise position between extremes.Rate it:

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moral high groundA position or point of view which is ethically superior or more reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.Rate it:

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moral low groundA position or point of view which is unethical or less reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.Rate it:

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move upTo move one's position to allow others to occupy a place.Rate it:

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muckamuckA person in a position of power, authority, or status.Rate it:

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muckety muckA person in a position of power, authority, or status.Rate it:

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munus explere, sustinereto fulfil the duties of one's position.Rate it:

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natura locithe natural position of a place.Rate it:

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nod offTo fall asleep, especially while in a seated position or in inappropriate circumstances.Rate it:

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off the back footFrom a defensive position.Rate it:

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omnibus opibus circumfluereto be very rich; to be in a position of affluence.Rate it:

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on one's watchDuring the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility.Rate it:

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on the bubbleHolding the last qualifying position with qualification still in progress, and thus liable to lose that position.Rate it:

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on the front footIn a dominant position.Rate it:

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On the Hot SeatIn a difficult position, in a situation where one is subject to criticism, situation in which one is scrutinizedRate it:

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on the moneyIn the correct position; on target; precisely accurate; accurately.Rate it:

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on topIn a dominant position.Rate it:

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opibus maxime florereto be very rich; to be in a position of affluence.Rate it:

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oppidum natura loci munitum (B. G. 1. 38)a town with a strong natural position.Rate it:

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