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gradum addere (sc. gradui) (Liv. 26. 9)to increase one's pace.Rate it:

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grammar policeOne or more people who make negative comments, which are usually unsolicited and unwanted, concerning the correctness of someone's English usage.Rate it:

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grandstand playA successful play or other manoeuvre during a sporting competition in which one or more players shows off unnecessarily in order to entertain or impress the spectators.Rate it:

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grasp all, lose allone who wants everything, may lose it allRate it:

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Grasp at StrawsMaking a futile effort at something, trying to find a way in trouble when it is unlikely to succeedRate it:

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grass rootsThe essential foundation or source of something.Rate it:

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gratiam alicui habereto feel gratitude (in one's heart).Rate it:

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gratiam alicui referre (meritam, debitam) pro aliqua reto show gratitude (in one's acts).Rate it:

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gratiam inire apud aliquem, ab aliquo (cf. sect. V. 12)to gain some one's favour.Rate it:

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gratulari alicui aliquid or de aliqua reto congratulate a person on something.Rate it:

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gratum (gratissimum) alicui facereto do any one a (great) favour.Rate it:

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gray areaA part that is not clear or certain; something that is open to interpretation.Rate it:

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greasy spoonAn inexpensive diner or other informal restaurant, especially one specializing in frying or grilling.Rate it:

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Greek to MeSomething that is unknown and difficult to understand, complex and hard to grabRate it:

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grey areaA topic that is not clearly one thing or the other.Rate it:

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grind one's gearsTo annoy or irritate.Rate it:

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grind outTo produce something with ease, as if it is a chore.Rate it:

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grist for the millSomething that is useful or that creates a favorable opportunity.Rate it:

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grow a pairTo be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation in which one has so far failed to do so.Rate it:

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grow coldTo wane; to lose interest or enthusiasm for something or someone; to become disenchanted or to fall out of love with someone.Rate it:

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grow intoTo become accustomed to something by maturing.Rate it:

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grow intoTo grow in size, so as to be able to fit something.Rate it:

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grow out ofTo become too physically large for something, especially clothes.Rate it:

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grow out ofTo become too mature for something.Rate it:

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guilty pleasureSomething that brings pleasure but is considered taboo, unadvisable or lowbrow.Rate it:

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Gum Up the WorksTo destroy something or cause damage, make something worse by breaking or throwingRate it:

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gut check) An honest, reflective appraisal of one's true feelings concerning a matter of concern.Rate it:

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gut factorFeelings about what feels right or wrong, good or bad. An inner persuasion that one may feel convinced is the appropriate decision.Rate it:

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gutless wonderOne who lacks guts or courage; a coward.Rate it:

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gutter mouthOne who speaks very badRate it:

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há algo de podre no reino da Dinamarcasomething is rotten in the state of DenmarkRate it:

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habitare in domo alicuius, apud aliquem (Acad. 2. 36. 115)to live in some one's house.Rate it:

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hack intoTo reduce something to by hacking with a cutting instrument.Rate it:

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hackles risingAn emotional or mental reaction to an irritable situation or person which causes a physical response to ones patience and/or the hair on the back of the one's neck.Rate it:

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hail fromto be a native of, to come from, to originate from; to have as one's birth place or residenceRate it:

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half-ass somethingthe meaning of it is to do something poorly due to lack of care or effort.Rate it:

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half-nakedWith very few clothes on; revealing lots of one's body.Rate it:

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Hallmark momentA memorable moment or event, one which would make a poignant greeting card.Rate it:

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ham upTo make something more clichéd, or more cheesy.Rate it:

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hammer outto play something on the pianoRate it:

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hand inTo give something to a responsible person.Rate it:

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hand in one's dinner pailTo die.Rate it:

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hand offTo pass or transfer something to someone.Rate it:

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hand overTo relinquish control or possession of something to someone.Rate it:

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hand over handby passing the hands alternately one before or above the other, especially with ropeRate it:

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hand roundTo pass something to everyone in a group.Rate it:

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hand to GodUsed when admitting something which might not be believed.Rate it:

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handle with kid glovesTo treat something very delicately or carefully.Rate it:

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handle your shitTo take care of one's necessary business, usually, but not necessarily, said by another person.Rate it:

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Hands are TiedNot able to help or assist; stay away from doing what you are willing to do; helpless to do somethingRate it:

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Don't let the red _________ fool you.
A piranha
B mackerel
C herring
D tuna