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round offTo change a number into an approximation having fewer significant digits.Rate it:

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round outTo make more complete by adding details.Rate it:

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round potatoreally in good shapeRate it:

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round robinan arrangement of choosing all elements in agroup equaly in some rational order e.g. 'taking turns"Rate it:

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round tableA television show segment in which pundits or reporters discuss current events.Rate it:

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round tableUsed other than as an idiom: see round, table.Rate it:

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round tableA conference at which participants of similar status discuss and exchange viewsRate it:

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round the bendCrazy, mad or insane.Rate it:

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round the clockNonstop, 24 hours per day.Rate it:

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round toTo turn the head of a ship toward the wind.Rate it:

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round upTo the smallest integer that is not less than it, or to some other greater value, especially a whole number of hundreds, thousands, etc.Rate it:

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round upTogether.Rate it:

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round uponTo turn and attack a potential attackerRate it:

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Santa's workshopThe mythical structure, usually envisioned as located at the North Pole, where Santa Claus and a large number of capable elves work tirelessly and gladly year-round to produce all of the toys and other gifts to be delivered throughout the world on Christmas Day.Rate it:

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save by the bellIn a boxing or wrestling match or similar competition, to ring the bell which concludes the round and thereby to prevent a competitor who has been knocked down from being counted out by the referee.Rate it:

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saved by the bellIn a boxing or wrestling match or similar competition, spared from being counted out by the referee by the ringing of the bell which concludes the round.Rate it:

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say uncleTo indicate submission, such as when wrestling; to ask for mercy.Rate it:

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se tenant par la tailleWith their arms round each other’s waists.Rate it:

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sell a bargainA species of wit, much in vogue about the latter end of the reign of Queen Anne, and frequently alluded to by Dean Swift, who says the maids of honour often amused themselves with it. It consisted in the seller naming his or her hinder parts, in answer to the question, What? which the buyer was artfully led to ask. As a specimen, take the following instance: A lady would come into a room full of company, apparently frightened, crying out "It is white, and follows me!" As soon as someone responded "What?" she sold him the bargain, by saying "Mine arse".Rate it:

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sententiam rogare, interrogareto ask the opinion of...Rate it:

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shit offTo ask someone to leave angrily.Rate it:

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shoot first and ask questions laterTo act boldly.Rate it:

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shoot first and ask questions laterTo take action with serious consequences without delay, preserving the benefit of surprise by not providing indication of one's intent.Rate it:

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show roundTo show someone the important parts of somethingRate it:

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shy bairns get nowtIf you're too shy, or don't ask, you will not get what you want.A' forgot te ask hor for me money back!Wye, shy bairns get nowtRate it:

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spin roundto rotate; to revolveRate it:

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square peg into a round holeThe phrase is typically said, "You cant fit a square peg into a round hole." Often it is shortened to simply "square peg, round hole." Something or someone that does not fit well or at all; something that will not succeed as attempted, except possibly with much force and effort, or alteration of either the peg or the hole or both beyond recognition.Rate it:

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talk in circlesA repetitious round of chatter, boring extrapolations, expressions lacking a modicum of reflection.Rate it:

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talk roundAlternative form of talk aroundRate it:

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there and backOne or for a round trip journey, literal or figurative.Rate it:

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try to get someone 'off'Plead for leniency, assume an advocacy position, request to be excused, ask to have the misdemeanor overlooked.Rate it:

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Turkish breadA broad, round and flat bread made from wheat, sometimes considered a type of pita; pide.Rate it:

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turn roundTo revolve or rotate around a centre.Rate it:

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turn roundTo turn so as to be facing in the opposite direction.Rate it:

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turn roundTo change one's opinion or attitude.Rate it:

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turn roundTo make revolve, rotate.Rate it:

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turn roundTo put into an opposing position; to reverse.Rate it:

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turn roundTo make ready for departure.Rate it:

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turn roundTo process; to complete work on, especially with a view to sending it on in a finished state.Rate it:

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under the gunThe first player to act on the first round of betting in Texas hold 'em.Rate it:

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what are you doingUsed to ask what the interlocutor is currently doing.Rate it:

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what day is it todayUsed to ask for the current day of the week or of the month.Rate it:

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what do you sayUsed to ask someone if they are willing to do something.Rate it:

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what do you sayUsed to ask or remind a child to say a polite expression.Rate it:

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what does XX meanUsed to ask the meaning of a word.Rate it:

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what is her nameUsed to ask the name of a woman.Rate it:

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what is his nameUsed to ask the name of a man.Rate it:

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what time have you gotused to ask someone for the time of day, especially for checking against one's own clockRate it:

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what would you likeUsed to ask the interlocutor what they would like to order, to buy or have a look at.Rate it:

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what's your poisonUsed to ask someone what alcoholic beverage they would like to drink.Rate it:

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