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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 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 to fuckGo away!; Fuck off!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 withthis sense?) To get off with.Rate 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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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 and takeA process of compromise or accommodation.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 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 hostage to fortuneTo take an action or make a statement that is risky because it could cause you trouble later.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 offTo emit; to produce and send forth.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 lose one's life while making the utmost effort with full commitment.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 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 or takeApproximately; plus or minus some unknown amount.Rate it:

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give snackTo ask for something. Created to ask for something that you want, mostly in a sport when asking for the ball, hacky sack, or anything that you want that someone else is holding.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 somebody the brush-offTo rebuff, snub or curtly reject 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 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 brush-offTo rebuff, snub or curtly reject someone.Rate it:

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give someone the eyeTo show flirtatious signs with the eye.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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give the benefit of the doubtAttribute as true or take the side of someone or statement when there remains missing information or evidence.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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glance offTo strike a surface and be deflectedRate 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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gloves are offFrom the sport of boxing where competitors fistfight wearing padded gloves; removing the gloves during a fight could result in serious physical injuryRate 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 aboutTo change from one tack to another.Rate it:

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

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go along for the rideTo accompany someone passively, or to take a passive role in a project.Rate it:

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go awryto become twisted, or turned to one sideRate 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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go back to square onerevert to the beginning and start all over againRate it:

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