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give somebody the creepsTo give someone a feeling of uneasiness or mild fright.Rate it:

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give somebody the heave-hoTo fire, expel or break up with someone.Rate it:

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give somebody the runaroundEspecially by providing useless information or directions .Rate it:

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give somebody the slipTo evade, escape, or get away from somebody.Rate it:

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give somebody what-forTo admonish or berate; to speak angrily at somebody.Rate it:

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give someone pauseTo give somebody cause for concern.Rate it:

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give someone the cold shoulderTo snub, resist or reject somebody; to regard somebody distantly.Rate it:

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give someone the old heave-hoAlternative form of give somebody the heave-ho.Rate it:

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give someone the slipTo evade, escape, or get away from somebody.Rate it:

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give someone what-forTo admonish or berate; to speak angrily at somebody.Rate it:

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give the time of dayTo acknowledge somebody; to give somebody any respect or attention.Rate it:

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go into one's shellTo hide or retreat; to act defensivelyRate it:

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go to sleepAn expression used to dismiss an extremely foolish statement, or to dismiss somebody that one does not feel like talking to.Rate it:

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god willing and the creeks don't riseA way of answering 'yes' when someone asks if you are going to do something; the same as saying, "Yes, I will, unless something happens to prevent me that I cannot control"; if it is God's will and no disasters happenRate it:

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good afternoonA greeting said when meeting somebody in the afternoon.Rate it:

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google itUse the Google search engine to obtain information on something or somebody on the World Wide WebRate it:

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grab atTo grasp, or attempt to grasp, something or somebody, using one's hand, usually in a rough or rude manner.Rate it:

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hand it to somebodyTo give somebody credit or praise.Rate it:

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hand it to someoneTo give somebody credit or praise.Rate it:

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happy trailsan expression wishing someone a good journey (typically on a road or path); short for 'happy trails to you'; a way of saying goodbyeRate it:

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hate somebody's gutsTo despise; to hate intensely or passionately.Rate it:

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haul somebody over the coalsTo express anger with someone in no uncertain terms when they do something wrong.Rate it:

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have a bone to pickTo have a complaint or grievance with somebody.Rate it:

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have eyes bigger than one's bellyTo take more food on one's plate than one can eat; to be greedyRate it:

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have someone on toastTo have somebody in one's power, or in a compromising or helpless position.Rate it:

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head over heelsAt top speed; frantically.Rate it:

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head over heelsHopelessly smitten.Rate it:

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head over heelsTumbling upside down.Rate it:

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Head Over Heels in LoveToo mad in love, to have extreme passion for loveRate it:

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heat waveA period of exceptionally hot weather.Rate it:

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heat wavespell of hot weatherRate it:

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here's your signA sarcastic remark and gesture that is said and done when someone says something stupid. This is said while holding the back of your right hand in a fist to your forehead with the index finger and thumb extended to form an "L" for "Loser." This is done and said to someone when they ask an obvious question and they should have known the answer; it points out to someone how dumb the question was that they just asked.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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hissing hotVery hot.Rate 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 somebody's handTo guide somebody through the basics or assist with excessively small details.Rate it:

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hold somebody's handTo grasp or hold a person's hand.Rate it:

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hold someone's handTo guide somebody through the basics or assist with excessively small details.Rate it:

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home sweet homeOne's home, especially a nice, comfortable home.Rate it:

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hostis in cervicibus alicuius estthe foe is at our heels, is upon us.Rate it:

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hot airempty talkRate it:

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hot airboastful talkRate it:

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hot and botheredaroused, especially sexuallyRate it:

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hot and botheredaggravated or irritatedRate it:

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hot and coldAmbivalent; having conflicting emotions.Rate it:

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hot and heavyPassionate.Rate it:

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hot and heavyEnthusiastic.Rate it:

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hot buttonThe principal desire that a salesman needs to "hit" in order to make a sale.Rate it:

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hot buttonA central issue, concern or characteristic, especially one that motivates people to make a choice.Rate it:

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