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bust a gutTo laugh vehemently or uncontrollably; Any reaction (to some news or a sudden change) which is furious, violent, or of an extreme nature; Also one of many similar euphemisms meaning to highly exert oneselfRate it:

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bust one's chopsTo exert oneself.Rate it:

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contentionem adhibereto exert oneself.Rate it:

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cut a wide swathTo behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.Rate it:

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desudare et elaborare in aliqua re (De Senect. 11. 38)to exert oneself very considerably in a matter.Rate it:

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desudare in scholae umbra or umbraculisto exert oneself in the schools.Rate it:

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dog itTo underperform; to lag behind; to fail to exert effort.Rate it:

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faire le diable à quatreTo kick up a terrible noise; To exert oneself to the utmost.Rate it:

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get one's ass in gearTo exert effective effort; to get going; to get moving; to start producing.Rate it:

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go for the jugularTo exert an unrestrained, aggressive effort, especially by assailing an opponent's or victim's area of greatest vulnerability.Rate it:

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go for the throatTo exert an unrestrained, aggressive effort, especially by assailing an opponent's or victim's area of greatest vulnerability.Rate it:

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grab by the lapelsTo exert control (over something)Rate it:

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killTo exert an overwhelming effect on.Rate it:

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lick into shapeTo exert considerable effort to change something or someone into a desired state.Rate it:

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lie backTo relax, to exert less effortRate it:

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multum operae ac laboris consumere in aliqua reto exert oneself very energetically in a matter.Rate it:

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nut-cutting timeTime to exert maximum effort, for example, due to an approaching deadline or a looming competitive situation.Rate it:

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put one's mind to itTo apply oneself; to exert a directed effort.Rate it:

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put one's shoulder to the wheelTo work or exert oneself heavily or with full effort.Rate it:

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put the pedal to the metalTo exert maximum effort.Rate it:

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run oneself raggedTo work or exert oneself to the point of exhaustion.Rate it:

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show the flagOf a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish an authoritative presence and to exert diplomatic or political influence.Rate it:

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sit backTo relax, to not exert oneself.Rate it:

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whip into shapeTo exert considerable effort to change something or someone into a desired state.Rate it:

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wrap around one's little fingerTo successfully control or exert influence over, especially for a sustained period of time.Rate it:

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