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on the bubbleHolding the last qualifying position with qualification still in progress, and thus liable to lose that position.Rate it:

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on the front footIn a dominant position.Rate it:

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On the Hot SeatIn a difficult position, in a situation where one is subject to criticism, situation in which one is scrutinizedRate it:

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on the moneyIn the correct position; on target; precisely accurate; accurately.Rate it:

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on topIn a dominant position.Rate it:

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opibus maxime florereto be very rich; to be in a position of affluence.Rate it:

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oppidum natura loci munitum (B. G. 1. 38)a town with a strong natural position.Rate it:

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opposite numberA person who holds a position in an organization that corresponds to that held by another person in an other organization; a counterpart.Rate it:

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où la chèvre est attachée il faut qu'elle brouteOne must bow to circumstances; One must put up with the inconveniences of one’s position if one can get nothing better; One must not expect more from life than life can give; We must take things as we find them.Rate it:

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Out of the WoodsOut of danger, out of difficulty, past a critical positionRate it:

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Out on a LimbIn a difficult position, in vulnerable positionRate it:

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out on a limbin a precarious positionRate it:

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Over a BarrelIn a helpless position, in a dilemma, at someone’s mercyRate it:

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peg outTo move one's peg to the last position on the pegboard, and thus win. [from 19th c.]Rate it:

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perk upTo exalt oneself, take on a higher status or position.Rate it:

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Peter Pan syndromeThe supposed psychological phenomenon of immaturity among some men and women, who, like the fictional character, remain childish and fail to assume appropriate adult social roles and responsibilities.Rate it:

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pif that troon!Troon: A irritating, aggravating, rude entity, who's sole purpose is to irritate & harass, unsuspecting, innocent people. A purposeful frustrating annoyer. "Pif"{3-step}: A special forces teckneik. A sheath knive issued to silently eliminate a enemy sentinel. 1:Approaching the enemy silently from the rear, stricking the back of the knees, as to buckle them, while cupping the mouth & cutting the throat & jugular vien simotancely. 2:Next immediately using the hand holding your knife, you in a upward thrust pierce the base of the skull fully sinking the length of blade & twist or jiggle. 3: Imeadiatly removing and reversing the blade to a downward position raming it down the spinelcoard & repeat the twist or jiggle. Done correctly it should take 3 seconds or less, with no scream, twitching or jerking of the enemy guard, or solder. Plop, drop, done, done, on to the next one! " Troon Pifing". The prefured "Pif" Knife is a Double edged Military Commando style sheath knife. "Pif that Troon!"Rate it:

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pip to the postto overcome a prominent competitor, gaining his position, especially by making a smart sudden move.Rate it:

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place in the sunA favorable position.Rate it:

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plant your feet firmly on the ground!Assume a firm stand, become resolute, reject intimidation.Rate it:

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play inTo pass the ball into an attacking position.Rate it:

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point manIn combat, the soldier who takes point; the soldier who assumes the first and most exposed position in a combat military formation; the lead soldier/unit advancing through hostile or unsecured territory.Rate it:

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Point of No ReturnCertain time or position after which it is impossible to retreat, change course or do somethingRate it:

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pole positionPoleRate it:

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position can be far left or right life to allow for tilting...You must allow tilting when photographing the subject.TRate it:

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post upTo establish a position in the frontcourt on one side or the other of the free throw lane, especially used against smaller defenders.Rate it:

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pray tellExpressing incredulity, please explain (some claim or position the speaker doubts).Rate it:

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prendre positionto make a standRate it:

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pride of placeThe best position.Rate it:

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principatu deici (B. G. 7. 63)to be deposed from one's leading position.Rate it:

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principatum tenere, obtinereto occupy the leading position.Rate it:

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principem (primum), secundum locum dignitatis obtinereto occupy the first, second position in the state.Rate it:

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principem in re publica locum obtinereto hold the first position in the state.Rate it:

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pull aheadto start being in a winning position (e.g. in a race or competition).Rate it:

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pull backTo pass (the ball) into a position further from the attacking goal line.Rate it:

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pull up a chairTo sit down on a chair: to go from a non-seated position to sitting on a chair.Rate it:

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put down asto assume someone has a particular character from very little information.Rate it:

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put in/down one’s papersTo leave or resign from one’s job; Note, putting ’down’ usually implies one is vacating a position out of dissatisfactionRate it:

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put on airsTo become haughty, to assume a haughty manner.Rate it:

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put on the mapTo bring something into a position of prominence.Rate it:

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put someone down asTo assume someone has a particular character from very little information.Rate it:

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put someone in his placeRemind someone of his or her position.Rate it:

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put someone in their placeTo remind someone of his position.Rate it:

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quand on est bien, on ne s'y peut tenirThe love of change makes us give up even a comfortable position.Rate it:

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razor edgeA difficult or dangerous positionRate it:

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regios spiritus sibi sumereto assume a despotic tone.Rate it:

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rerum potiri(1) to usurp supreme power, (2) to be in a position of power.Rate it:

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res dubiae, perditae, afflictaea critical position; a hopeless state of affairs.Rate it:

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res est in periculo, in summo discriminethe position is critical.Rate it:

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res in summo discrimine versaturthe position is very critical.Rate it:

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