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at sixes and sevensIn a state of dispute or disagreement.Rate it:

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at sixes and sevensIn a state of confusion.Rate it:

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At the End of Your RopeTo be out of options, Stamina to do something in a bad situation,Rate it:

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at the readyReady; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.Rate it:

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at variancenot in accord; in a state of disagreementRate it:

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auction offTo sell something at an auction.Rate it:

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autant lui en pend à l'oreilleHe may expect the same (something unpleasant). (Compare Nez.)Rate it:

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aux frais de la princesseAt another’s expense (chiefly of the State Government).Rate it:

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avoir la main rompue à quelque choseTo be well versed at something.Rate it:

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avoir quelque chose pour des nèfles (fam.)To buy something for a mere song.Rate it:

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awesome possumSomething you say in response to something.Rate it:

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awesome sauceSomething which is awesome, cool or spectacular.Rate it:

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ax to grindTo have some selfish reasons to say or do something, to get a favor from another person greedilyRate it:

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back burnerA state of low urgency; a state of low current importance.Rate it:

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back for moreTo enjoy something so much to where you want to return or do it again.Rate it:

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back intoTo back up or walk backwards and hit something.Rate it:

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back offTo move backwards away from something.Rate it:

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back on one's heelsIn a state of unease, surprise, or bewilderment, especially such that one's functioning or performance is detracted upon; Forced into a position of disadvantage, retreat, or poor performanceRate it:

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back ontoTo reverse a vehicle onto something.Rate it:

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back ontoTo overlook something from the rear.Rate it:

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

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Back to Square OneA situation in which, one has to return to an earlier state due to certain drawbacks or failuresRate it:

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bad taste in one's mouthA feeling something is morally despicable as to cause nausea.Rate it:

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bag of weaselsSomething that has pronounced weasely characteristics, such as pettiness, bad temper, and deviousness.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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balloon goes upSomething exciting or dangerous begins.Rate it:

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balls-upSomething which becomes muddled or botched in some way.Rate it:

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bandy aboutTo talk about something frequently, but without knowing the exact facts or truth of the matter.Rate it:

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bandy aroundTo talk about something with others, but without knowing the exact facts or truth of the matter.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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bang to rightsCaught red-handed; in a guilty state.Rate it:

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bang up jobSomething done very well; something performed above average or better than expected.Rate it:

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bank onTo be sure of something. To depend on it.Rate it:

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bank upTo press a mound of something against something else.Rate it:

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bank upTo make a mound to guard against something.Rate it:

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bar sinisterA state or characteristic which is dishonorable or shameful; a stigma.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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barking up the wrong tree!Picking the wrong person, the most unlikely person, to do, listen, or accept something.Rate it:

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Barmacide feastSomething that appears highly desirable, but proves to be imaginary, illusory and ultimately very disappointing.Rate it:

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barnburnerLiberal faction of the New York state United States Democratic Party in the mid 19th century.Rate it:

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barrel of monkeysSomething very funny or amusing.Rate it:

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

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bash outTo write something very quickly, without much thought.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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be a hundred years too earlyTo be so immature and unprepared as to be hopelessly unable to achieve something.Rate it:

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be a manTo put up with something or take responsibility for it; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.Rate it:

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be in forTo be able to expect or anticipate; to be about to suffer, generally said of something unpleasant.Rate it:

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