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get one’s jolliesTo get enjoyment or pleasure from an experience or activity, especially if it is in a generally unpleasant or perverse wayRate it:

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get ontoTo move onto an object, especially one on which it is possible to stand.Rate it:

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get out while the getting's goodTo sell all or part of one's holdings in stocks, real estate, a business, etc. while conditions are good, particularly in anticipation of a drop in prices.Rate it:

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get outta hereUsed to tell somebody to go away or leave one alone.Rate it:

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get over onTo have sex with.Rate it:

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get over withTo do something quickly and hastily; without procrastination, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.Rate it:

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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 someTo have sex.Rate it:

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get someone's back upTo annoy a person either deliberately or inadvertently.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 something over withTo do something quickly and hastily; without procrastination, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.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 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 under someone's skinTo make a memorable impression or have a strong effect on someone; to impact someone's feelings.Rate it:

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get up inTo have sexual intercourse with deep penetration.Rate it:

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Get Up on the Wrong Side of the BedTo have a bad mood or temper, get grumpyRate it:

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get up on the wrong side of the bedTo feel irritable; to be in a bad mood; to have a bad day from the start, for no particular reason.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 wind ofTo hear about; to learn of, especially with respect to facts intended to have been kept confidential or secret.Rate it:

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gettin' jiggy wit itshort for "getting jiggy with it"; to get excitedly energetic while dancingRate 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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Gift of GabAbility to talk in an interesting and convincing manner; Have an apt of talkingRate 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 a damnTo be concerned about, have an interest in, to care.Rate it:

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give a rat's arseTo care; to have or show an interest.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 backTo return, restore (a thing to its original owner or location etc.).Rate it:

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give backTo recede; to retreat.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 birthTo produce new life into the world; to have a baby. Transitive when used with to.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 a twistIf you have trouble getting it to work right, try giving it a twist.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 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 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 pat on his backTo complimentRate 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 someone an inch and someone will take a mileIf concessions are made for someone, that will embolden them to take further advantage of the person who helped them, instead of being content with what they have been given.Rate it:

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Give Someone the Shirt off Your BackTo have a big heart, to give generouslyRate it:

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