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stick one's neck outTo take a risk, putting oneself in a vulnerable position.Rate it:

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stick to one's gunsTo maintain one’s position or viewpoint when faced with opposition.Rate it:

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summa dignitate praeditum esseto be in a dignified position.Rate it:

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switch offTo turn a switch to the "off" position in order to stop or disable a device.Rate it:

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switch onTo turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device.Rate it:

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Take a BackseatTo be at a secondary position or to be at a level of inferiority as compared to someone elseRate it:

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take a load offTo go from a standing position to a sitting one.Rate it:

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take aimTo position oneself and/or one's weapon so as to be aimed specifically at a chosen mark or target (which is indicated after 'at')Rate it:

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take downTo remove something from a hanging position.Rate it:

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tap upTo make a specific approach to a person considered to be suitable for a professional position.Rate it:

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thick of thingsA central or major role in a situation; a position in which one is surrounded by or very involved in complex, changing events.Rate it:

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tight spotA difficult position.Rate it:

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try to get someone 'off'Plead for leniency, assume an advocacy position, request to be excused, ask to have the misdemeanor overlooked.Rate it:

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turn roundTo put into an opposing position; to reverse.Rate it:

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under a spellBewitched, held by the power of a magical spell.Rate it:

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under fireCriticized or held responsible for something.Rate it:

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Up a Creek without a PaddleIn severe trouble, in awkward position with no easy way out, in serious difficultyRate it:

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up against itIn a very difficult position.Rate it:

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up thereIn a position of prominence or importanceRate it:

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Upper CrustUpper class, high level of society, highest social positionRate it:

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vir defunctus honoribusa man who has held every office (up to the consulship).Rate it:

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vote inTo collectively approve a nominee into an office or position as a result of voting.Rate it:

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vote outTo expel the holder of an office or other position through an act of voting.Rate it:

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Walk on EggsTo proceed very cautiously, to be in precarious position, to be diplomatic for fear of upsetting someoneRate it:

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walk the lineTo maintain an intermediate position between contrasting choices, opinions, etc..Rate it:

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walk the plankTo be forced to resign from a position in an organization.Rate it:

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whip handAn advantage over another; the dominant position.Rate it:

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who died and left you in chargeSarcastic response to somebody assuming a position of authority that they have not earned.Rate it:

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who died and made you bossSarcastic response to somebody assuming a position of authority that they have not earned.Rate it:

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who watches the watchersIndicating concern as to whether those responsible for monitoring the behavior of others are themselves held accountable.Rate it:

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with one's head held highproudly, with prideRate it:

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