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walk backUsed other than as an idiom: see walk, back.Rate it:

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walk backTo withdraw or back-pedal on a statement or promise; retract.Rate it:

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walk like an EgyptianTo walk with one arm horizontally at the side, with arm bent at the elbow facing up, and the other arm horizontally at the side with arm bent at the elbow facing down.Rate it:

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walk the floorTo pace back and forth restlessly, because of worry, excitement, distress, etc.Rate it:

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walk the talkTo do what one said one could do, or would do, not just making empty promises. To walk one's talk is to be innocent of hypocrisy.Rate it:

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waltz matildaTo travel with a swag; that is, with one's belongings wrapped in a cloth.Rate it:

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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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wash my back, i'll wash your'sYou assist ME, Ill Assist YOURate it:

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wash one's dirty linen in publicSynonym of air one's dirty laundry in publicRate it:

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wash one's handsto wash one's hands ofRate it:

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wash one's handsto go to the toiletRate it:

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wash one's hands ofTo absolve oneself of responsibility or future blame for.Rate it:

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wash overTo pass unnoticed so that one is unaffected by it.Rate it:

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wash overSaid of the way an emotion affects one suddenly.Rate it:

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wash upTo wash one's hands and/or face, often around mealtimes.Rate it:

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waste not, want notIf one is not wasteful then one will not be needy.Rate it:

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watch itTo be careful or cautious; to pay attention to what one is doing (usually imperative).Rate it:

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watch one's headTo look out for things one's head might bump into.Rate it:

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watch one's mouthTo be careful about what one says, especially with regard to disrespectful or profane language.Rate it:

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watch one's mouthIn the imperative form, used as a warning to avoid or stop using inappropriate language, especially profanity, or disrespectful utterances.Rate it:

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watch one's stepTo move cautiously.Rate it:

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watch one's stepTo be cautious.Rate it:

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water to one's millWhatever energizes or stimulates one.Rate it:

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Water Under the BridgeUsed to signify a life situation that has already happened and cannot be changed; therefore, one should not worry about it. The analogy to water having passed under the bridge means that there is nothing you can do about it since it's already passed, so no reason to dwell on it. What's done is done.Rate it:

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wave the white flagTo indicate to an opposing force that one is surrendering.Rate it:

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way back whenA time in the distant past.Rate it:

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way out of a paper bagA minimal level of competence or effectiveness, as used in phrases where one is unable to perform such.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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wear one's heart on one's sleeveTo be extremely transparent, open, or forthright about one's emotion or what is in one's heart; often when this is said, it is said when it is more than the listener wants or needs to hear about it--so it is often said in a negative way or with a negative connotationRate it:

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wear out one's welcomeTo behave in an offensive, burdensome, or tiresome manner, with the result that one's continued presence is unwanted within a residence, commercial establishment, or social group.Rate it:

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weigh inTo bring in one's weight, metaphorically speaking, to bear on an issue.Rate it:

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weird outTo, by weirdness, make someone feel uneasy or uncomfortable; to make one feel weird.Rate it:

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

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

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well, i'll be dipped (in a barrell of beer!)When one is completely taken aback by the facts at hand. Can be expressed in both elation and/or frustration. Also, depending on the level of either of the forementioned emotions, the phrase goes from the simple short version of, "(Well), I'll Be Dipped.(!) to the extended version of, "(Well), I'll be Dipped In A Barrell of Beer.(!)Rate it:

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wet one's beakTo drink a beverage.Rate it:

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wet one's beakTo take one's share from the financial proceeds of illicit activity.Rate it:

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wet one's pantsto wet oneself, to urinate in one's clothes when they're being worn.Rate it:

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

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wet the bedTo urinate in one's bed (during sleep).Rate it:

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what do you want, a cookieA phrase sometimes given as a retort to someone who has done something unsurprising or unimpressive and has seen fit to inform one of having done so.Rate it:

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what happens in vegasThe phrase "What happens in Vegas" is a well-known tagline associated with Las Vegas, a popular city in Nevada, United States, renowned for its vibrant entertainment, casinos, nightlife, and various forms of adult-oriented entertainment. The phrase implies that Las Vegas is a place where people can engage in activities and experiences that may be considered unconventional, exciting, or indulgent, without judgment or consequences following them outside of the city. It conveys a sense of freedom, privacy, and discretion regarding one's actions and experiences while visiting Las Vegas. However, it's important to remember that responsible behavior and adherence to legal and ethical standards should always be maintained, even in a city known for its entertainment and lively atmosphere.Rate it:

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what it says on the tinExactly what is described or what one would expect from the name.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 will be, will beWhatever it comes to be, it will be accepted. One must accept the outcome.Rate it:

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what's good for the goose is good for the ganderAny decision or rule that applies to one person must be applied to the others especially of the same group.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 one type is equally good for another type, despite any irrelevant differences between the types.Rate it:

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what's real one time?Asking in a general way of speaking,"WTF?" at such a time when the truth is strayed from. Shout out to what's really the deally.Rate it:

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