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a pull of the hair for being unfairThe general response to "A kick and a flick for being so quick", which is in turn a response in itself to "A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month".Rate it:

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arse aboutUsed other than as an idiom: see arse, about.Rate it:

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arse aboutTo turn round.Rate it:

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arse aboutThe wrong way round; exactly opposite to that which is desirable; contrary; conceptually inverted; wrong.Rate it:

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arse about faceSomething that is placed or arranged the opposite way to the way it should be.Rate it:

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arse aroundTo behave in a clownish, irresponsible or inefficient manner.Rate it:

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arse end of nowhereA very remote place.Rate it:

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arse has gone clean out of 'erAlternative form of arse is gone right out of 'erRate it:

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arse has gone out of 'erAlternative form of arse is gone right out of 'erRate it:

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arse has gone right out of 'erAlternative form of arse is gone right out of 'erRate it:

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arse is clean out of 'erAlternative form of arse is gone right out of 'erRate it:

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arse is gone right out of 'erMatters, especially economic matters, have gone very wrong; things are out of control.Rate it:

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arse is out of 'erAlternative form of arse is gone right out of 'erRate it:

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arse is right out of 'erAlternative form of arse is gone right out of 'erRate it:

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arse over tipTumbling or falling; upside-down.Rate it:

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arse over titTumbling; falling; upside-down; unstable or unbalanced.Rate it:

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ask my arseA common reply to any question; still deemed wit at sea, and formerly at court, under the denomination of selling bargains.Rate it:

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beat your arseDepression Expression of threatened punishment if the child or youth ever repeated the act or expression.Rate it:

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bite someone in the arseTo punish or take retribution on.Rate it:

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boot outto kick out, eject, expelRate it:

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bring one's arse to an anchorTo sit down.Rate it:

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casser sa pipe (pop.)To kick the bucket; To hop the twig; To die.Rate it:

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cheap-arse TuesdayThe day of the week when establishments such as the cinemas, restaurants, etc, offer some of their goods and services at discounted prices.Rate it:

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cheap-arse TuesdayThe day of the week (Tuesday) when establishments such as the cinemas, restaurants, etc, offer some of their goods and services at discounted prices.Rate it:

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coffin cornerThis is an aerodynamics term which refers to a narrow and critical altitude range where an aircraft’s stall speed approaches its maximum speed, which can lead to catastrophic instability. This phrase is also used in American football to refer to the section of playing field, near the endzone, between the goal line and the 5 yard line in which punters attempt to pin the opposing team within, by executing a ‘coffin corner’ kick. This manuever is highly difficult and requires immense precision.Rate it:

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da arse is gone right out of 'erAlternative form of arse is gone right out of 'erRate it:

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faire du potin (chambard, boucan) (pop.)To kick up a row, a shindy.Rate it:

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faire du train (pop.)To kick up a dust.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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faire le grand sautto snuff it, to kick the bucketRate it:

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frapper un ennemi à terreTo kick someone when they are downRate it:

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get a kick out ofTo be delighted by; to be amused by.Rate it:

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Get a Kick Out of SomethingTo be enthusiast of something, to extremely enjoy somethingRate it:

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give a rat's arseTo care; to have or show an interest.Rate it:

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god works in mysterious waysExpressing confidence that a conundrum has a solution despite it not being apparent.Expressing that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.Person A: It seems that I'm about to be fired from my job.Person B: Well, God works in mysterious ways - maybe it'll be the kick you need to apply to university...Rate it:

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hang an arseTo hang back, to be afraid to advance.Rate it:

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haul arse!Means 'Hurry-Up!', 'Get it in GearRate it:

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in a pig's arseAbsolutely not; under no circumstances.Rate it:

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kick against the pricksTo kick back (of an animal etc.) against being goadedRate it:

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kick against the pricksto struggle against one's fate. [from 14th c.]Rate it:

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kick aroundTo wander loose; to float around; to hang around.Rate it:

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kick aroundTo abuse or mistreat; to bully.Rate it:

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kick assTo be very impressive.Rate it:

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kick assTo beat someone at something.Rate it:

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kick assTo beat someone in a fight.Rate it:

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kick ass and take namesTo beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.Rate it:

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kick at the canAn attempt or an opportunity.Rate it:

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kick at the canTo make an attempt; to try.Rate it:

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kick backTo relax.Rate it:

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kick bollocks scrambleA free for all or panic situationRate it:

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