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gradum addere (sc. gradui) (Liv. 26. 9)to increase one's pace.Rate it:

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gradum facereto take a step.Rate it:

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grain of saltA bit of common sense and skepticism. Generally used in some form of to take with a grain of salt.Rate it:

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grammar policeOne or more people who make negative comments, which are usually unsolicited and unwanted, concerning the correctness of someone's English usage.Rate it:

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grandstand playA successful play or other manoeuvre during a sporting competition in which one or more players shows off unnecessarily in order to entertain or impress the spectators.Rate it:

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grasp all, lose allone who wants everything, may lose it allRate it:

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gratiam alicui habereto feel gratitude (in one's heart).Rate it:

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gratiam alicui referre (meritam, debitam) pro aliqua reto show gratitude (in one's acts).Rate it:

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gratiam inire apud aliquem, ab aliquo (cf. sect. V. 12)to gain some one's favour.Rate it:

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gratum (gratissimum) alicui facereto do any one a (great) favour.Rate it:

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greasy spoonAn inexpensive diner or other informal restaurant, especially one specializing in frying or grilling.Rate it:

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grey areaA topic that is not clearly one thing or the other.Rate it:

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grind one's gearsTo annoy or irritate.Rate it:

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gross upTo convert into a gross figure; to total.Rate it:

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grow a pairTo be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation in which one has so far failed to do so.Rate it:

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grow intoTo grow in size, so as to be able to fit something.Rate it:

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grow intoTo become accustomed to something by maturing.Rate it:

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guilt was etched deeply into his/her faceSomeone can see that you are guilty because of the expression on your faceRate it:

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gum upTo make non-functional; to interfere with or put into a state of disorder; to ruin.Rate it:

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gut check) An honest, reflective appraisal of one's true feelings concerning a matter of concern.Rate it:

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gut factorFeelings about what feels right or wrong, good or bad. An inner persuasion that one may feel convinced is the appropriate decision.Rate it:

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gutless wonderOne who lacks guts or courage; a coward.Rate it:

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gutter mouthOne who speaks very badRate it:

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habitare in domo alicuius, apud aliquem (Acad. 2. 36. 115)to live in some one's house.Rate it:

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hack intoTo reduce something to by hacking with a cutting instrument.Rate it:

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hack intoTo gain unauthorized entry to, particularly by exploiting little-known weaknesses.Rate it:

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hackles risingAn emotional or mental reaction to an irritable situation or person which causes a physical response to ones patience and/or the hair on the back of the one's neck.Rate it:

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hail fromto be a native of, to come from, to originate from; to have as one's birth place or residenceRate it:

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half-nakedWith very few clothes on; revealing lots of one's body.Rate it:

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Hallmark momentA memorable moment or event, one which would make a poignant greeting card.Rate it:

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hand in handHolding or clasping hands.Rate it:

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hand in one's dinner pailTo die.Rate it:

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hand over handby passing the hands alternately one before or above the other, especially with ropeRate it:

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Handle With Kid GlovesTo carefully and tenderly take care ofRate it:

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handle your shitTo take care of one's necessary business, usually, but not necessarily, said by another person.Rate it:

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Hands are TiedNot able to help or assist; stay away from doing what you are willing to do; helpless to do somethingRate it:

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hands downWithout much effort; easily.Rate it:

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hands downWithout question.Rate it:

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hands upPut your hands up (if you wish to participate).Rate it:

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hands upSurrender (by raising your hands)!Rate it:

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hang fiveTo perform a longboard move where the surfer goes to the front of the board and rides from there, one foot on the nose and the five toes of that foot extended out over the front of the nose, the other foot placed further back.Rate it:

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hang one on!Ejaculation by imbiber/drinker/Alcoholic: 'Get Drunk'; 'Get Smashed', {Drink to excess}Rate it:

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hang one's hatTo call a place home.Rate it:

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hang one's hatLiteral meaning.Rate it:

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hang out one's shingleTo open an office or business, especially in a profession.Rate it:

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Hang Out Your ShingleTo establish your own personal office and put a sign board over the entranceRate it:

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hang togetherTo remain united; to stand by one another.Rate it:

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hang up one's bootsRetire, call it a day.Rate it:

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hang up one's hatLiteral meaning.Rate it:

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hang up one's hatTo end one's career.Rate it:

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