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go underTo descend into a body of water; to founder.Rate it:

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gradea mark of quality, used to mark schoolwork, grades go from a+ to u, also can be used on meat products to show quality of meatRate it:

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grand poobahA person who is important or high-ranking.Rate it:

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grateA horizontal metal grille through which water, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.Rate it:

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HAHOAcronym of high altitude, high opening.Rate it:

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have a lot of time forto hold in high esteem; to respectRate it:

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have the goodsHighly capable, skilled, proficient, or qualified in a particular pursuit or activity; possessing the necessary talents, abilities, experience, or resources to excel at something at a high level Not to be confused with ‘have the goods on’Rate it:

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hazard payAdditional compensation provided to employees who perform perilous or high-risk duties or work under considerable physical hardship or constraintsRate it:

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heave toTo cause the vessel to become dead in the water by pointing the bows directly towards the wind.Rate it:

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hell or high waterHighly adverse circumstances; acts of God.Rate it:

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hesiod says: even a fool after suffering gets him knowledge; the italians: can scotato da l'acqua calda ha paura poi della freddaA dog burnt by hot water afterwards fears cold.]Rate it:

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high and drystrandedRate it:

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high and loweverywhereRate it:

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high and mightyOverbearingly arrogant; ostentatiously self-important or self-aggrandizing.Rate it:

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high and mightyA social or economic group wielding undue power, influence or economic clout.Rate it:

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high as a kiteVery much under the influence of drugs, extremely high.Rate it:

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high as a kiteA person's internal condition of jubilation, enthusiasm, expectation, apprehension, obvious to others from the person's body language, verbal expressions, demeanor.Rate it:

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high cottonThe best of times; a time of well being.Rate it:

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high fiveWhen someone says "high five" they are asking you to give them a high five--to tap the palm of your hand against the palm of their same hand over your heads as you face each other; same as saying "give me a high five"; a gesture of agreement or celebration, like between winning team membersRate it:

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high five. down low. too slow.Something Americans do to have fun and form friendships--a bonding thing; camaraderie.Rate it:

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high groundA position of advantage or superiority in a conflict or competition.Rate it:

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high groundA location which is at a relatively high elevation, especially in comparison to the immediate surrounding area.Rate it:

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high horseTo show in your actions and expressions that you are superior to others, arrogant and haughtyRate it:

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high impactThe striking of one thing against another at a high altitude.Rate it:

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high jinkstomfooleryRate it:

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high noonExactly noon; midday; the middle of the day.Rate it:

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high noteSomething's climax or best achievement.Rate it:

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high noteThe highest and usually climactic note of a song or composition, especially one that is difficult to reach.Rate it:

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high noteUsed other than as an idiom: see high, note.Rate it:

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high on the hogWell off; living comfortably or extravagantly.Rate it:

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high roadA main road or highway.Rate it:

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high roadA course of action which is honorable, dignified, or respectable.Rate it:

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high strangenessA quality of being peculiar, bizarre, utterly absurd.Rate it:

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high timeA very enjoyable or exciting experience or period of time.Rate it:

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high timeA point in time at which something desirable or necessary is considered to be utterly due or even overdue to occur.Rate it:

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high wiretightropeRate it:

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high-browIntellectualRate it:

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high-tail itTo hurry or run; often, to flee.Rate it:

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highflierA person who or a type of aircraft that flies at high elevations.Rate it:

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hit the bulls eyeRemarkably accurate, Good shot, right on the mark.Rate it:

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hit the high notesTo produce or attain, at least for a period of time, an especially satisfactory degree of achievement or fulfilment.Rate it:

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Hitch Your Wagon to a StarTo reach at the top of something, to have high aims and ambitionsRate it:

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hoi polloithe masses, the general populace, the common people; in America it can carry a negative connotation depending on the context (as though commoners don't belong amongst the rich (high society) but it is not inherently derogatoryRate it:

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hold one's waternot have to pee; try not to urinateRate it:

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hold one's head highto act with pride; to be proud in a positive wayRate it:

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hold one's waterTo be patient; to control one's impulses.Rate it:

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hold waterTo withstand scrutiny or criticism; to be valid.Rate it:

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hold your head highStand erect, shoulders back, head high for actions taken over, up and beyond the ordinary response to the challenge.Rate it:

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holeSolitary confinement, a high-security prison cell often used as punishment.Rate it:

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honores concupiscere (opp. aspernari)to aspire to dignity, high honours.Rate it:

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