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a casa caiuSaid after a particularly undesirable, harmful change of events; often, though not always, said of a criminal or illicit activity discovered by the authority.Rate it:

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abstract ideaAn idea separated from a complex object, or from other ideas which naturally accompany it; as the solidity of marble when contemplated apart from its color or figure.Rate it:

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allez savoirgo figure!Rate it:

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am I under arrestAsked to authority, to ascertain if one is being detained.Rate it:

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auctore aliquo uti ad aliquidto have as authority for a thing.Rate it:

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auctorem aliquem habere alicuius reito have as authority for a thing.Rate it:

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auctoritate valere or florereto possess great authority; to be an influential person.Rate it:

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aunt sallya figure drawing criticism or ridicule; a straw man.Rate it:

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average upto calculate an average or rough figure.Rate it:

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aye aye, sirThe correct and seamanlike reply, onboard a Royal Navy (or U.S. Navy) ship, on receipt of an order from someone of senior rank or authority. It means "I understand the command and hasten to comply with the order."Rate it:

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ballpark estimateA ballpark figure, a very rough approximation.Rate it:

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Ballpark FigureTo give a rough estimate or an idea of anythingRate it:

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ballpark figureAn educated guess or estimation within acceptable bounds.Rate it:

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be on toTo figure out; to realize the truth.Rate it:

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bend the kneeto submit to another's authorityRate it:

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beyond one's pay gradeBeyond one's level of authority.Rate it:

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big cheeseA very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.Rate it:

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bozo eruptionA remark-usually unscripted-by a politician or other public figure which is especially ill-considered and foolish, and which has negative repercussions for that individual and for his or her affiliated group.Rate it:

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Call You on the CarpetTo scold a person before assigning an authorityRate it:

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Can't Fight City HallThe under authority person cannot do anything against an administrative system, there is no way to win the struggle against official procedureRate it:

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character assassinationa malicious verbal assault designed to damage the reputation of a public figureRate it:

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Clip Your WingsTo cut off luxuries and privileges or take away the power and authority enjoyed by someoneRate it:

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clout listA usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.Rate it:

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come beforeto be judged, decided or discussed by authority.Rate it:

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command performanceA task, activity, or other assignment which one undertakes in order to satisfy someone in authority, such as an employer.Rate it:

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crunch numbersTo figure; to do the math.Rate it:

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cut a figureTo present an image; to make an impression.Rate it:

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cut a sorry figureTo be regarded unfavorably by others by making a bad impression E.g. Looking embarrassed or humiliated in an unpleasant situation.Rate it:

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dope outto figure out, to find out, find, decipherRate it:

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ein Machtwort sprechento decide a matter; to exercise one's authorityRate it:

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elle est faite au tour (or, moule)She has a splendid figure.Rate it:

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fall in lineTo submit to the rules of a higher authority; obey; conform.Rate it:

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figure of speechA word or phrase that departs from straightforward, literal language.Rate it:

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figure outTo come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce.Rate it:

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figure upTo add; to reckon; to compute the amount of.Rate it:

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friends in high placesFriends who have authority or influence and who can ensure that one's interests will be protected or furthered.Rate it:

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get a leg-upFigure of speech. To gain control, manage, acquire, dominate, infinitely analyze.Rate it:

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go figureExpresses perplexity, confusion, surprise, or puzzlement.Rate it:

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gross upTo convert into a gross figure; to total.Rate it:

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head scratchersomething you can't figure out; a conundrum; something puzzling for which you don't know the answerRate it:

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historical figureA person who lived long ago, usually of some historical note or importance.Rate it:

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historical figureA fictional or fabricated person who was was given historical importance in legends and myth.Rate it:

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household nameA very well-known public figure.Rate it:

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if you snooze, you loseA figure of speech, relative to remaining alert in any agenda, active project, or important action.Rate it:

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imperium obtinereto maintain power, authority.Rate it:

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In the Catbird SeatTo have authority and superiority to others, to get advantage than othersRate it:

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In the Driver's SeatIn controlling position of something, to be in authority of somethingRate it:

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je le tiens de bonne sourceI have it on good authority.Rate it:

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je m'y connaisI understand all about it; I am an authority on it.Rate it:

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je ne le croirai qu'à bonnes enseignesI shall only believe it upon good authority.Rate it:

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