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sail close to the windTo behave in a manner that is on the verge of being dangerous, improper or illegalRate it:

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se comethe hell?; the heck?; when it's at home?Rate it:

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sent him home to his mamaGot a divorce.Rate it:

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set one's sights onTo give one's close attention to, especially as a goal, objective, or other object of special interest.Rate it:

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shady pinesSomething said to an older person (usually your mother) to correct their bad behavior by threatening to take them to live in a retirement home.Rate it:

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shake on itTo agree; to close a deal.Rate it:

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shut downTo close, terminate, or end.Rate it:

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sidepiecesexDescribes extra-marital or extra-relational physically intimate interaction with one other than one's spouse or longterm partner, with whom one also has some form of established relationship; term, song, and hastag by American Activist Greshun De Bouse to describe one of the acts in which her abusive ex-fiance may have been engaged, while absent from the home daily for 15 hours.Rate it:

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signa conferre cum hosteto come to close quarters.Rate it:

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slam dunkTacking on top of the wind of the following yacht in close quarters.Rate it:

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sleep overTo spend the night as a guest in someone's home.Rate it:

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sleep roughTo sleep outdoors, without a place to go home to.Rate it:

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stand offTo prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.Rate it:

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state of disrepairSomething in need of repair. Typically referring to a mechanical object or system (like a car or home) that has broken down or doesn't work anymore.Rate it:

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stately homemansionRate it:

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stately homelarge country residenceRate it:

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stay inTo remain at home.Rate it:

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stay overStay overnight in a place away from one's home, sleep over.Rate it:

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stick withTo remain close by.Rate it:

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stitch upTo close by sewing.Rate it:

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swing for the fencesTo swing at the ball as hard as possible, with the aim of getting a home run, increasing the chance of missing the ball.Rate it:

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take inTo receive into your home for the purpose of processing for a fee.Rate it:

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take one's ball and go homeTo cease participating in an activity that has turned to one's disadvantage, especially out of spite, or in a way that prevents others from participating as well.Rate it:

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take up withTo form a close relationship with someone.Rate it:

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tap inA simple, short putt very close to the hole.Rate it:

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tap inA simple shot into the goal from close range, and without opposition.Rate it:

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the chickens come home to roostA person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them.Rate it:

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the jetset wayThe JetSet Way is the only way. People who live this way are straight alpha/sigma males and have the ability at will to ethically attain any and every woman they shall desire, own any car they shall want, wear whatever brand clothes they want, get VIP access everywhere and will spend more time on planes traveling to foreign countries than they do at their home. The Jet Set Way was coined by JetSetFly (also known as Josh King Madrid) himself.Rate it:

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the lights are on, but nobody's homeSomebody is conscious or paying attention, but failing to understand.Rate it:

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there's no place like homeone feels the most comfortable at homeRate it:

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thick as thievesIntimate, close-knit.Rate it:

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tickle the dragon's tailTo bring two subcritical masses close together in order to find the edge of criticality.Rate it:

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ties that bindcommon things that cause people to be close to one another and/or give them a sense of belongingRate it:

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Till The Cows Come HomeFor a very long timeRate it:

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tricherie revient à son maîtreCurses, like chickens, come home to roost.Rate it:

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twin lakesTwo lakes in close proximityRate it:

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under the microscopeUnder close scrutiny or examination.Rate it:

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until the cows come homeFor a very long time.Rate it:

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verge onTo approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something.Rate it:

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viam intercludereto obstruct a road; to close a route.Rate it:

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vigilias crebras ponere (Sall. Iug. 45. 2)to place a close line of sentry-posts.Rate it:

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welcome homeSaid to someone coming back to their own home.Rate it:

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when he's at homeIn reality; in fact; when it comes down to it.Rate it:

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when it's at homePlainly; in plain English; when it comes down to it; at it's most basic level.Rate it:

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White HouseThe official home and workplace of the President of the United States of America.Rate it:

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wind it upClose the discussion, adjourn the meeting, cease the efforts and labor.Rate it:

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with friends like these who needs enemiesAn expression indicating that one's close associates prove more adversarial than one's opponents.Rate it:

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within an inch of one’s lifeFiguratively or hyperbolically, means very soundly, thoroughly, or completely; To an extreme degree or extent; often follows the verb ‘beat’ to mean ‘very close to or near death’Rate it:

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within reachAt a distance close enough to touch by reaching.Rate it:

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within reachNear (to); close (to); at a close distance (to).Rate it:

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