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with all due respectA phrase used before disagreeing with someone, usually considered polite.Rate it:

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with both handsUsed other than as an idiom: see with, both, hands.Rate it:

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word playUsed other than as an idiom: see word, play.Rate it:

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word playA technique in which the nature of the words used become part of the subject of the work, such as puns, phonetic mix-ups such as spoonerisms, obscure words and meanings, clever rhetorical excursions, oddly formed sentences, and telling character names.Rate it:

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word-for-wordUsing exactly the same words (as were originally used).Rate it:

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work nightsUsed other than as an idiom: see work, nights.Rate it:

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work throughUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see work,‎ through.Rate it:

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would it hurtUsed to point out that the interlocutor is failing to do something relatively easy that they should be doing.Rate it:

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wrap one's head aroundUsed other than as an idiom: see wrap, head, around.Rate it:

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wriggle out ofUsed other than as an idiom.Rate it:

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writ largeUsed other than as an idiom: see writ, large, larger, largest.Rate it:

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yaassa slang for yes often used with girlsRate it:

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yank someone's chainUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see yank,‎ chain.Rate it:

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Yankee go homeUnited States people go back to your country; used to express anger or opposition at American presence in a foreign land.Rate it:

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ye godsYou gods! Used to express surprise or incredulity.Rate it:

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yeeeeAnother word used for "yes"Rate it:

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yellow cakeUsed other than as an idiom: Any yellow-colored cake (dessert).Rate it:

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yellow dogUsed other than as an idiom: see yellow, dog.Rate it:

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yellow greaseUsed vegetable oil purposed for use as biodiesel.Rate it:

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yes and noUsed other than as an idiom: see yes, and, no.Rate it:

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YGMInitialism of you've got mail : used to inform someone that an e-mail message has been sent to them.Rate it:

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you and whose armyUsed in response to someone’s threat suggesting that the person in question cannot do what she or he says alone.Rate it:

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you call thisUsed to indicate that something is unsatisfactory, inadequate, substandard.Rate it:

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you can hang your hat on thatIt's something to put faith in, to rely upon or trust (when used in a positive connotation).Rate it:

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you did it! congratulations!Used informally to deliver a sense of accomplishment to a person on their great achievement.Rate it:

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you don't know what you've got 'til it's goneA commonly used phrase to acknowledge the irony of taking something or someone for granted and only appreciating it/them once you don't have it/them any longer.Rate it:

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you don't sayreally?; no kidding!; is that so? sometimes used sarcastically in response to the obviousRate it:

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you got it, tootsToots is a playful slang term for a woman. An example of toots is what a man might call his wife to get her attention. ... (slang, sometimes derogatory) Babe, sweetie: a term used when addressing a young woman, especially one perceived as being sexually available. You got it is a phrase used to answer in agreement with someone's question or statement. It may be used as an alternative for "Will do," "For sure," or "Agreed." The slang term may be used by people of all ages as a way to quickly assure someone that what he will do or he agrees with what the person just said.Rate it:

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you had to be thereUsed to indicate to the interlocutor that the situation being talked about could only be properly understood if that person had been present.Rate it:

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you happy jiu OKUsed to show snide disagreement.Rate it:

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you have beautiful eyesUsed by the speaker to compliment the interlocutor's eyes.Rate it:

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you have no ideaYou have no idea is a casual phrase used to respond to someone commenting on your difficult circumstances.Rate it:

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you just had toUsed to scold someone.Rate it:

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you kiss your mother with that mouthUsed to indicate that the other person's speech has become too obscene or vulgar.Rate it:

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you knowUsed other than as an idiom: see you, know.Rate it:

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you knowExpression used to imply meaning, rather than say it, such as when a person is embarrassed.Rate it:

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you knowUsed as a rhetorical question to confirm agreement or understanding at the end of a statement.Rate it:

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you know whatA phrase used to get someone's attention before announcing something.Rate it:

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you know what I meana phrase used to attempt to get the interlocutor to agreeRate it:

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you know what they sayUsed to introduce, or alluding to, an apt adageRate it:

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you must be new hereUsed to express that someone has in some way displayed their ignorance, unfamiliarity, or incompetence.Rate it:

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you name itUsed after a short list to show that further examples are unnecessary; all kinds of things.Rate it:

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you never knowUsed to speculate about a slight possibility.Rate it:

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you said itUsed to express complete agreement with a previous statement by the interlocutorRate it:

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you shouldn't haveUsed to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity, especially when receiving a gift.Rate it:

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you winUsed to express resignation. To concede defeat even though one is not convinced of the opposing arguments.Rate it:

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you wishUsed to express the speaker's skepticism about a preceding statement concerning some desired or assumed state of affairs.Rate it:

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you'd better believe itUsed to emphasise a previous commentRate it:

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you'll get yoursYou will get what you deserve, or what is coming to you; used as a threat.Rate it:

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you'll shit and fall in itUsed as a response to someone's plan of action. basically assuring them you won't let them and it could result in a physical altercation.Rate it:

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