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according to hoyleIn strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.Rate it:

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ace of spadesThe playing card belonging to the spades suit and featuring one pip.Rate it:

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ante upTo pay a fee necessary to play a game, typically a card gameRate it:

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back in the game In sports, when a losing team regains chances for winningRate it:

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battle cryBy extension, a strong motto or purpose statement, especially in regards to winning a goal in sports, games or work.Rate it:

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body EnglishA body motion made to coax an object already propelled go in a desired direction. For example, a nervous leaning or twisting movement while playing sports such as golf or bowling, to "persuade" the ball to go in a desired direction.Rate it:

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bridgeA particular form of one hand placed on the table to support the cue when making a shot in cue sports.Rate it:

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build downIn solitaire card games, to place a card over another card of higher value.Rate it:

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bush leagueA professional sports association at the lower levels of minor league organization.Rate it:

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call off the dogsDuring a one-sided sports contest, to remove the first-string unit of a team from the game after dominating the opponent.Rate it:

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calling cardA prepaid card or credit card, usually electronically readable, used to pay the charges when making a telephone call.Rate it:

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calling cardA small printed card which identifies the bearer, traditionally presented for introduction when making a social visit to a home or when attending a formal social event or business meeting.Rate it:

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calling cardAn attribute, object, or behavior which is distinctly characteristic of someone or something.Rate it:

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calling cardExcrement, especially of a domestic animal.Rate it:

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cash outTo reconcile at the end of a shift; to compare receipts of items sold to records of credit card, check and cash placed into the drawer, verifying that correct change was given out by the clerk.Rate it:

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do you accept credit cardsUsed to ask whether or not products or services may be paid for by credit card.Rate it:

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drawing cardsomething that grabs attentionRate it:

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early bathBeing shown a red card in soccer.Rate it:

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faceplantThe act of landing face first, often associated with bailing during extreme sports.Rate it:

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field dayA school day for athletic events; a sports day.Rate it:

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flying startThe start of a sports event in which the competitors are moving when they pass the starting line or initial jump point.Rate it:

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follow suitTo play a card of the same suit as the previous or leading card.Rate it:

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for keepsTo compete seriously, with a strong resolve to win or succeed, as in sports or business.Rate it:

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get out of jail free cardsomething that will relieve an undesired situationRate it:

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gin rummycard gameRate it:

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Hallmark momentA memorable moment or event, one which would make a poignant greeting card.Rate it:

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have one's name takenTo receive a yellow cardRate it:

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hit meIn blackjack, said by a player to ask the dealer to deal them another card.Rate it:

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home field advantageUsually in sports, the heightened performance enjoyed by the team playing on its own familiar field in front of its home crowd.Rate it:

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il joua de son resteHe played his last card; He was on his last legs.Rate it:

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index cardWhite card usually used for notes, flashcards, recipes, etc.Rate it:

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kick buttThe words describe an action. The words can also describe a command for immediate physical action. Frequently used by military officers, sports team coaches and other leaders. Variations include street talk.Rate it:

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kick off the teamIn sports, to dismiss an athlete from a team, usually for misconduct, poor academic performance or other offenses.Rate it:

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kingA playing card with the image of a king on it.Rate it:

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king of heartspicture cardRate it:

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kit outTo supply with or dress in a uniform, especially a sports kit.Rate it:

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legworkSkillful or vigorous use of the legs, as in dance or sports.Rate it:

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murderers’ rowAny particularly successful and powerful group of people (also commonly used to reference sports teams)Rate it:

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nose bleed seatsVery high seats in a sports arena or stadium (known for making your nose bleed because of their elevation)Rate it:

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old maidcard gameRate it:

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one card shy of a full deckMentally deranged; demented; insane.Rate it:

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over/underAlso expressed as over-under; In sports betting, a sportsbook predicts the combined teams' score for a certain game. In an over/under bet, people bet on whether the combined teams' score will be more than (over) or less than (under) the sportsbook's predicted total combined score of the gameRate it:

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picture cardking, queen or jackRate it:

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play the gender cardTo assert that sexism is involved in a situation, especially in order to exploit sexist or antisexist attitudes.Rate it:

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play the race cardMark Fuhrman, Murder in Brentwood p.153.Rate it:

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play the race cardTo assert that race or racism is responsible for a course of events, especially when race is not of particular significance to the issue in question; to attempt to inspire a particular reaction by raising the issue of race.Rate it:

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play the race cardDonald A. Carson, Love in Hard Places p.94.Rate it:

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punch inTo enter a workplace by punching a time card.Rate it:

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punch the clockRing-In With Your Time Card or as we say; "Punch the Clock"Rate it:

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red cardreferee's itemRate it:

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