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war of nervesWarfare or other physical conflict in which one or more combatting parties use especially demoralizing and frightening tactics to attempt to unnerve their opponents.Rate it:

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war of nervesA situation in which opposed parties refrain from direct conflict but maintain a tense, contentious relationship in which each uses annoyances or intimidating psychological tactics to attempt to dishearten and unnerve the other.Rate it:

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warm bodyUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see warm,‎ body.Rate it:

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warning shotUsed other than as an idiom: A shot fired as a warning..Rate it:

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warrior antUsed other than as an idiom: see warrior, ant.Rate it:

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warts and allOf or pertaining to a description or other depiction which reveals the full range of characteristics of a person or thing, including the shortcomings and imperfections.Rate it:

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wash overOf open water. To surge over the banks, or other retaining structure.Rate it:

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wash withhave an effect on, persuadeRate it:

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wasp curvedOf Woman. To have a beautiful figureRate it:

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water canUsed other than as an idiom: see water, can.Rate it:

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watering holeA bar or other local drinking establishment.Rate it:

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we have waysA shortened version of "We have ways of making you talk." Usually said as a joke when someone doesn't answer you or lies. Also pronounced as "Vee have vays" to imitate a German accent.Rate it:

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we have ways of making you talkThis movie quote is said as a joke when someone doesn't answer you or lies; also pronounced as "Vee have vays of making you talk" to imitate a German accent.Rate it:

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we will have no wine before it's timeSome things are worth the wait and should not be rushed.Rate it:

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weak teaUsed other than as an idiom: see weak, tea.Rate it:

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weak-kneedUsed other than as an idiom: see week, kneed.Rate it:

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wear downTo have one's long hair styled in a free, low-hanging, unencumbered style; i.e., not in an up-do or ponytail.Rate it:

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welcome backSaid to someone coming back to somewhere they have been before.Rate it:

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weld togetherUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see weld,‎ together.Rate it:

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well metUsed other than as an idiom: see well, met.Rate it:

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Wet BlanketA depressing person who spoils the fun of other people, a person who spoils enjoyment of others by being boringRate it:

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wet one's whistleTo have a drink; to quench one's thirst.Rate it:

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whale tailUsed other than as an idiom: The tail of a whale.Rate it:

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what a crock!An exclamation of disbelief; calling someone a liar; saying that someone didn't have the right to say or do something; indicating that something isn't fair or right; short version of "What a crock of bull shit!" or "What a crock of bull!" or "What a crock of shit!" or "That's bull! or "That's bullshit"Rate it:

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what do you knowUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see what,‎ do,‎ you,‎ know.Rate it:

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what does that have to do with the price of cornA comment used to indicate that a previous comment is irrelevant or unimportant.Rate it:

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what does that have to do with the price of tea in ChinaA comment used to indicate that a previous comment is irrelevant or unimportant.Rate it:

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what goes around comes aroundThe status eventually returns to its original value after completing some sort of cycle.A person's actions, whether good or bad, will often have consequences for that person.Rate it:

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what has been seen cannot be unseenRepulsive, disturbing, or horrific sights can never be erased from memory once they have been seen.Rate it:

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what me worryAs an interrogatory, indicative of a nonchalant attitude towards potential criticism, not caring about what other people think, confident and self-possessed.Rate it:

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what someone saidUsed to indicate agreement, as if one would have wanted to say what a previous speaker has said, without change or qualificationRate it:

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what time have you gotused to ask someone for the time of day, especially for checking against one's own clockRate it:

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what was thatUsed other than as an idiom: see what, was, that.Rate it:

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what would you likeUsed to ask the interlocutor what they would like to order, to buy or have a look at.Rate it:

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what's done is doneEvents that have already taken place cannot be changed and actions that have already been committed cannot be undone, so it is best not to dwell on them.Rate it:

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what's goodwhat is your problem. Example: And now back to this bitch that had a lot to say about me the other day in the press. Miley, what's good?Rate it:

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what's good for the goose is good for the ganderWhat is good for a woman is equally good for a man; or, what a woman can have or do, so can a man have or do. This comes from an earlier proverb, "What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander."Rate it:

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what's newAn informal greeting asking the other person what has recently happened in their lives. A typical response might be, "Not much, you?". At times the greeting may not be literal and might just be used as a synonym for hello or what's up.Rate it:

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what, me worryAs an interrogatory, indicative of a nonchalant attitude towards potential criticism, not caring about what other people think, confident and self-possessed.Rate it:

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wheel outUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see wheel,‎ out.Rate it:

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where have you beenwhere have you been?Rate it:

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where there's smoke, there's firewhen two things are usually together and you find one, you will find the otherRate it:

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whisper campaignA method of persuasion in which damaging rumors or innuendo are deliberately spread concerning a person or other target, while the source of the rumors tries to avoid detection.Rate it:

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whistle forUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see whistle,‎ for.Rate it:

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whistle-stopA brief stop on a campaign tour to make a speech or perform some other type of public electioneeringRate it:

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white elephantSomething you have but uselessRate it:

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white manUsed other than as an idiom: see white, man.Rate it:

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white outTo hide an error or other material on a surface by covering it with correcting fluid.Rate it:

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white sheepUsed other than as an idiom: see white, sheep.Rate it:

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who are youShort for: Who are you and what have you done with {the person I know--ie. my friend, my wife, etc, whatever relationship you have with the listener) Besides the normal meaning to ask who someone is, this phrase is something usually said in jest ( jokingly) to someone when they are acting very differently than normal; to insinuate or assert that they aren't acting like themselves or that they have become a different personRate it:

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