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get past oneselfTo become able to look beyond one's own ego and negative emotions; to overcome internal and emotional obstacles.Rate it:

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get right to the pointReference a lack of focus, an offer of myriad solutions without indicating one with most viability. A lack of preciseness, lack of indicating best choice. An evasive response in a tenable situation.Rate it:

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get something off one's chestAlternative form of get off one's chest.Rate it:

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get the dirty water off one's chestTo get sexual satisfaction, especially after a period of abstinence.Rate it:

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get the drop onTo point one's firearm at another person, thereby gaining dominance over a situation.Rate it:

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get the timeHave a free period of time to do something.Rate it:

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Get This Show on the RoadGet something moving, step ahead and keep goingRate it:

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get through one's headTo come to terms with a fact, a state of affairs, etc. that one was previously unable or refusing to accept.Rate it:

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get what's coming to oneTo experience the consequences of one's action.Rate it:

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get your feet wetDoing something for the first time, first experience of somethingRate it:

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ghost at the feastA presence that mars one's enjoyment by causing guilt or reviving unwelcome memories.Rate it:

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ghost from one's pastSomething unpleasant from one's past that "haunts" them to the present day.Rate it:

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ghost homeA residence intentionally kept vacant by an absentee owner, especially a foreign investor, as a financially safe asset to be liquidated at a convenient time.Rate it:

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gird up one's loinsTo prepare oneself for something demanding.Rate it:

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give 'em enough ropeAllow one to function unhindered, or without further overbearing oversight.Rate it:

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give as good as one getsTo behave toward others in a manner resembling or commensurate with their behavior towards oneself, especially in a situation where one is insulted or otherwise ill-treated.Rate it:

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give awayTo concede an advantage in weight, time, height etc.Rate it:

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give backTo contribute money, goods, or, especially, services for charitable purposes, as if in return for one's own success.Rate it:

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give earTo listen: to devote one's attention to an auditory event.Rate it:

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give him enough rope and he'll hang himselfIf one gives someone enough freedom of action, they may destroy themselves by foolish actions.Rate it:

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give it one's best shotTo make one's best effort or attempt; to try as hard as possible.Rate it:

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give noticeTo announce one's intent to leave a job; to inform an employer that one is leaving.Rate it:

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give of oneselfTo devote oneself unselfishly to a task, especially to give time and energy.Rate it:

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give one enough ropeTo allow one to function unhindered, or without further overbearing oversight.Rate it:

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give one's allTo make the utmost effort; to contribute, using all of one's abilities and resources.Rate it:

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give one's allTo lose one's life while making the utmost effort with full commitment.Rate it:

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give one's head a shakeTo reassess the common sense of one's behaviour, ideas, etc.Rate it:

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give one's left nutPay a very high price for something.Rate it:

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give somebody a hard timeTo tease, kid, or rib.Rate it:

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give somebody a piece of one's mindTo express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction.Rate it:

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give someone a hard timeTo cause difficulty or make trouble for someone.Rate it:

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give someone a hard timeTo tease, kid, or rib someone.Rate it:

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give someone a piece of one's mindTo express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction, especially with another person; to scold or rebuke someone.Rate it:

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give the time of dayTo acknowledge somebody; to give somebody any respect or attention.Rate it:

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gladio aliquem per pectus transfigere (Liv. 2. 46)to transfix, pierce a man's breast with one's sword.Rate it:

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gladium alicui in pectus infigereto plunge one's sword in some one's breast.Rate it:

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gladium educere (e vagīna)to draw one's sword (from the scabbard).Rate it:

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gladium in vaginam recondereto sheath one's sword.Rate it:

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gladium stringere, destringereto draw one's sword.Rate it:

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global community cleanlinessMovement, term, and hashtag created by Renowned Global Activist Greshun De Bouse to describe and encourage global litter eradication and resource preservation efforts-one community at a time. The movement is inspired by De Bouse's father, humanitarian Curtis Lassiter's continued commitment to global community cleanliness, safety, and beautification, one city at a time via litter prevention, prompt waste pickup/removal, properly set concrete, and more #global communitycleanliness #gccmovement #activistdebouseRate it:

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gloves are offTo argue or compete without regard to one's actions or feelingsRate it:

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glutton for punishmentOne persistent in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.Rate it:

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go a long wayTo be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time.Rate it:

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go aboutTo change from one tack to another.Rate it:

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go aheadTo proceed; to begin.Rate it:

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go ahead.....make me stay!!A comical spin on the original phrase expressed by Clint Eastwood in the film entitled "Dirty Harry";.i.e. "Go ahead....make my day!!"Rate it:

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go all around the WrekinTake a long time to arrive.Rate it:

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go awryto become twisted, or turned to one sideRate it:

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go back in timeTo talk about history or the past.Rate it:

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go back onTo fail to keep; to renege on; as, to go back on one's promises.Rate it:

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