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average outTo acquire a specified average value as more instances occur.Rate it:

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aye aye, sirThe correct and seamanlike reply, onboard a Royal Navy (or U.S. Navy) ship, on receipt of an order from someone of senior rank or authority. It means "I understand the command and hasten to comply with the order."Rate it:

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Babe in the WoodsSomeone, who is inexperienced in many matters of life and has the habit of trusting others very quicklyRate it:

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back in harnessTo be restored to one's employment or office. Often said of someone returning to work after recovering from illness.Rate it:

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back outTo withdraw from something one has promised to do.Rate it:

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back outTo reverse a vehicle from a confined space.Rate it:

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bad eggSomeone whose behaviour is reprehensible or irresponsible; a rogue.Rate it:

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bad money drives out goodDebased coinage (with low levels of precious metals) replaces purer coinage (with higher levels of precious metals).(metaphorically) Mediocre talent drives away real talent.Rate it:

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badge bunnyA woman who is romantically attracted to police officers and who seeks out their companionship.Rate it:

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bag outto criticise someoneRate it:

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bail outTo exit an aircraft while in flight.Rate it:

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bail outTo rescue, especially financially.Rate it:

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bail outTo leave or not attend.Rate it:

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bail outTo secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail money.Rate it:

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bail outTo remove water from a boat by scooping it out.Rate it:

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bail out onTo abandon, or stop supporting someone or something.Rate it:

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bait and switchto misrepresent; a strategy that misdirects the pursuant; to bait, dupe or lure someone with something of value then switch it out for something of less value; an illegal practice in the United StatesRate it:

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balance outTo counteract one another so as to be balanced.Rate it:

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bale outAlternative spelling of bail out.Rate it:

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ball outMisspelling of bawl out.Rate it:

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ball upTo hunch over and pull in one's arms and legs.Rate it:

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balls-outExtreme, extremely greatRate it:

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balls-outAt the fastest possible speed.Rate it:

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balls-outWith great abandon.Rate it:

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bane of one's existenceSomething or someone who poses a significant problem to an individual.Rate it:

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bang outTo do something quickly, in a slipshod, or unprofessional manner.Rate it:

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bar outTo shut a teacher out of the classroom as a prank.Rate it:

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bar sinisterThe state or characteristic of having been born out of wedlock; illegitimacy; bastardy.Rate it:

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bare headTo go out into cold weather without covering your head.Rate it:

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Bark Up the Wrong TreeTo have a wrong guess or idea about someone or some situation, efforts and attentions being diverted in a wrong directionRate it:

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barking dogs seldom bitePeople who make big threats never usually carry them out.Rate it:

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barking-up the wrong tree:{Coon Hunters Remark:} Coon Dogs Chase Raccoon up Trees. They Bark at the Tree so Hunter Can 'Shoot' Coon out of the Tree:Rate it:

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barrow manA man under sentence of transportation; alluding to the convicts at Woolwich, who are principally employed in wheeling barrows full of brick or dirt.Rate it:

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bash aboutTo physically damage something or assault someone.Rate it:

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bash inTo injure someone by hitting violently.Rate it:

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bash outTo write something very quickly, without much thought.Rate it:

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bash upTo assault someone with the intention of causing physical injury.Rate it:

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bat outto continue battingRate it:

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bat outto churn out, produce hurriedlyRate it:

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bat outto expel, using bats, paddles or similar things.Rate it:

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bat outto flatten somethingRate it:

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battle crySomething the troops yell out when going to war or battle.Rate it:

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battle outTo argue or fight over and reach a conclusion; to air out one's grievances.Rate it:

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bawl outTo deliver a loud, hard scolding or lecture; to reprimand.Rate it:

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bawl outTo have a serious argument accompanied with shouting.Rate it:

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be at one's beck and callTo be in the position of serving someone in any way they desire, usually unwillingly.Rate it:

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be glad to see the back ofTo be glad to get rid of someone; to be glad someone has left.Rate it:

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be in and outTo enter somewhere, and then quickly leave.Rate it:

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be motherTo pour out tea for others.Rate it:

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be off with youGo away; get out.Rate it:

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