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pay it forwardPerforming a selfless act of kindness (normally for a random stranger) after having been the beneficiary of such an act oneself - the mentality behind which is to make kindness contagious such that it multiplies exponentiallyRate it:

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pencil-neckedHaving a very thin neck.Rate it:

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pick offTo intercept, such as a ball in flight.Rate it:

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play ballAn expression used at the beginning of a game of baseball.Rate it:

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play ballTo start anything tumultuous.Rate it:

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play ballTo work together; to cooperate.Rate it:

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play inTo pass the ball into an attacking position.Rate it:

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play onto hit the ball into his own wicket, thus being out bowledRate it:

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play the anglesIn a game which involves control of a moving object, such as a ball or puck, to allow for angular movements of the object caused by bounces, rebounds, ricochets, etc. or to carefully guard the corners of the goal, net, or other scoring target.Rate it:

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play the anglesIn a game which involves control of a moving object, such as a ball or puck, to seek scoring opportunities by advancing on or shooting at the scoring target in an angular manner across the field of play.Rate it:

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play the ball and not the manTo attack the ball instead of an opponent who is usually controlling the ball. Often considered a positive action, and sometimes a requirement not to concede a penalty.Rate it:

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play the ball and not the manTo object to someone's argument by attacking the argument itself instead of them or a facet of their personality; to avoid or make the opposite of an ad hominem attack. Usually considered a positive action, and an avoidance of a fallacious argumentative technique. Often used in comparison to play the man and not the ball.Rate it:

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play the man and not the ballTo attack an opponent instead of attacking the ball, which is usually being controlled by the attacked player at the time.Rate it:

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play the man and not the ballTo object to someone's argument by attacking them or a facet of their personality instead of the argument itself; to make an ad hominem attack.Rate it:

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potty mouthThe characteristic of regularly using vulgar language, especially strong profanities; a person having this characteristic.Rate it:

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pull backTo pass (the ball) into a position further from the attacking goal line.Rate it:

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push one's luckTo take an excessive risk or to attempt some task unlikely to succeed, especially after having already been unexpectedly lucky.Rate it:

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put awayTo catch a fly ball or tag out a baserunner.Rate it:

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put throughTo pass the ball to (someone) giving them a one-on-one scoring opportunity.Rate it:

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quality over quantityHaving the best or perceived best of something rather than a lot of cheap or less valuable versions.Rate it:

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quick-fireHaving one thing coming rapidly after another.Rate it:

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rank and fileThose lacking any particular title or status; those having no station.Rate it:

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rebus divinis (rite) perpetratisafter having performed the sacrifice (with due ritual).Rate it:

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red-facedUsed other than as an idiom. Having a face that is the color red.Rate it:

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redolentHaving the smell of.Rate it:

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redolentFragrant or aromatic; having a sweet scent.Rate it:

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revolving door syndromeA situation in which an individual changes employers, perhaps more than once, switching between employment with the government or with an organization having oversight authority and employment with an organization regulated by or overseen by the other employer.Rate it:

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rolling in itHaving an abundance of money.Rate it:

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rose-colouredHaving a pink colour.Rate it:

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rose-colouredhaving a pink colourRate it:

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round offTo change a number into an approximation having fewer significant digits.Rate it:

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run upOf a bowler, to run, or walk up to the bowling crease in order to bowl a ball.Rate it:

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safe and soundHaving come to no harm, especially after being exposed to danger.Rate it:

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same hereI agree; I am in the same situation; I have had or am having the same experience or perception.Rate it:

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save oneselfTo refrain from having sex until one meets a suitable person to date or betroth or marryRate it:

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Saw LogsTo snuffle, or breathe heavily while having sound sleepRate it:

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screw aroundTo make out or engage in sexual activity, usually without actually having sex.Rate it:

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screw backTo cue the cue ball in such a way as to impart backspin. On impact, the ball will follow a reverse trajectory according to the spin.Rate it:

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screwed upHaving been screwed into a ball.Rate it:

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screwed upBroken, damaged, inoperative or having only partial functioning, especially by inept handling.Rate it:

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screwed upHaving psychological problems; being mentally distraught.Rate it:

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serpentineHaving the shape or form of a snake.Rate it:

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serpentineOf, or having attributes associated with, the mythological serpent, such as craftiness or deceitfulness.Rate it:

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seven outin the game of craps, to roll a seven after having established the "point"Rate it:

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sex pactan agreement about having sex with particular frequency, or in a particular way regardless of circumstancesRate it:

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sharp-elbowedPushy; having a boldly assertive manner intended to establish an advantage.Rate it:

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shirtlessNot wearing a shirt. Having a bare torso.Rate it:

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short of a lengthOf a ball that pitches short of a good length; a ball that bounces closer to the bowler than the area of the pitch regarded as the best for dismissing or restricting the scoring of the batsman.Rate it:

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shotgunA play formation in which the quarterback is a few feet behind the snapper when the ball is hiked, ideally allowing for an easier pass play.Rate it:

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sight unseenNot having seen the object beforehand.Rate it:

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