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jungle telegraphA system used by primitive cultures in remote tropical regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds or a relay of runners.Rate it:

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jurer ses grands dieuxTo affirm vehemently; To swear by all that one holds sacred.Rate it:

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just a minuteOnly one minute; a passage of time 60 seconds in duration.Rate it:

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just a secondOnly one second; a passage of time one-sixtieth of a minute in duration.Rate it:

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keel overOf a vessel: to roll so far on its side that it cannot recover; to capsize.Rate it:

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keel overTo collapse in a faint; to black out; to die.Rate it:

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keep a civil tongue in one's headTo maintain a polite manner of speaking.Rate it:

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keep a cool headto keep one's cool; to stay calmRate it:

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keep aroundto keep something near one.Rate it:

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keep at arm's lengthStay at a distance, away from one's body.Rate it:

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keep houseTo seclude oneself in one's house in order to evade the demands of creditors.Rate it:

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keep it in one's pantsTo refrain from trying to have sex with someone.Rate it:

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keep it one hundredTo be authentic, true to oneself.Rate it:

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keep it upTo maintain one's erection.Rate it:

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keep one on one's toesTo keep one attentive, active, busy or alert.Rate it:

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keep one's cards close to one's chestTo avoid revealing one's thoughts, circumstances, or plans.Rate it:

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keep one's chin upTo remain positive and cheerful.Rate it:

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keep one's coolTo remain composed, calm, and even-tempered, especially in a provocative situation.Rate it:

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keep one's eye on the ballTo maintain one's concentration fixed on one important theme.Rate it:

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keep one's eye on the ballMy ethos has always been to be very straight with people, tell it as it is. It doesn't often make people happy but I found that over a period of time it's better to be that way. So being straight, also being very focused on your objectives, keep your eye on the ball and not get deflected away from it.Rate it:

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keep one's eyes peeledTo watch closely; to look for.Rate it:

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keep one's fingers crossedto hope for the best, to show supportRate it:

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keep one's hair onTo stay calm; to be patient.Rate it:

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keep one's headTo remain calm, reasonable, level-headed, especially in a situation likely to cause distress.Rate it:

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keep one's head above waterTo survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.Rate it:

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keep one's head downUsed other than as an idiom.Rate it:

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keep one's head downTo avoid trouble or attention.Rate it:

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keep one's lips sealedTo keep quiet; to keep a secret; to not tell.Rate it:

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keep one's mouth shutTo keep a secret; to refrain from speaking indiscreetly or carelessly.Rate it:

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keep one's nose cleanTo stay out of trouble, especially by avoiding unlawful behavior.Rate it:

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keep one's options openTo not commit to a decision, to keep various options available.Rate it:

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keep one's pants onTo stay calm.Rate it:

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keep one's pecker upRemain cheerful; keep smiling.Rate it:

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keep one's shirt onTo be more patient or to calm down.Rate it:

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keep one’s powder dryConserve one’s resources until they are needed; be ready to take action if necessaryRate it:

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keep the changeAn instruction to a taxi driver, waiter etc. to keep the change from the amount handed over as a tipRate it:

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keep upTo ensure that one remains well-informed about something.Rate it:

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keep up withTo manage to remain beside or just behind that is moving away from one.Rate it:

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Keep Up With the JonesesTo live up to like ones neighbors, to maintain a living standard as one’s influential neighbors haveRate it:

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keep watchTo guard; to watch over someone or something.Rate it:

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keep your feet on the groundmaintain a sense of composure, refuse to get all up in the air over any reversal.Rate it:

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keep your friends close, and your enemies closerOne should be on their toes and alert of their surroundings if malicious people are around, to ensure such people can't wreak havoc in one's life.Rate it:

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Keep Your Head above WaterTo have just enough to avoid any financial collapse, hardly keeping up with one’s responsibilityRate it:

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Keep Your Nose to the GrindstoneImpelled to keep one self-busy all the time, always working hardRate it:

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Keep Your Shirt OnTo remain patient and cool, not to get angry and enraged and to control one’s temperedRate it:

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kick against the pricksto struggle against one's fate. [from 14th c.]Rate it:

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kick in the teethA humiliating insult or instance of bad treatment, especially when one is expecting friendship or in need of support; a sudden and unexpected setback; a strong rebuff.Rate it:

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kick into touchTo kick a ball over the touchline in a game of rugby to avoid pressure from the opponent team in a difficult situationRate it:

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kick one's heelsUsed other than as an idiom: see kick, heels.Rate it:

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kick one's heelsTo wait; to wait impatiently or restlessly.Rate it:

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