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about turnAn about face; a military command to a formation of soldiers to reverse the direction in which they are facing.Rate it:

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above one's stationOf higher social status than is suitable for one's position, standing or rank.Rate it:

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abrogare alicui imperiumto deprive a person of his position as commandant.Rate it:

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aetas militarismilitary age.Rate it:

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agitur praeclare, bene cum aliquoso-and-so is in a very satisfactory position; prospers.Rate it:

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ahead of the curveFigurative expression asserting a position in advance of a result, solution, position, or postulation:Rate it:

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aide-de-camplower ranked military officerRate it:

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aliquem ex altissimo dignitatis gradu praecipitare (Dom. 37. 98)to depose, bring down a person from his elevated position.Rate it:

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aliquem in antiquum statum, in pristinum restituereto restore a man to his former position.Rate it:

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armoured carmilitary vehicleRate it:

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assume the mantleTo take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilites.Rate it:

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assume the positionOften used other than as an idiom: to assume a given position.Rate it:

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assume the positionTo turn away, with your hands in a visible and unmovable position so that you can be searchedRate it:

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at loose endsIn an uncertain position or situation.Rate it:

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at the coal faceTo be directly engaged in the operations of a business, rather than in a hands-off, managerial position.Rate it:

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at the helmin a position of leadership or controlRate it:

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at the readyReady; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.Rate it:

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au tempsSe dit pour commander de revenir à la position précédente, en vue de recommencer le mouvement.Rate it:

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au temps!As you were! (military command).Rate it:

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back downTo take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.Rate it:

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back in the gameHaving recovered from a disadvantageous position.Rate it:

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back in the saddleA return to work, return to military detachment, return to usual lifestyle.Rate it:

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back on one's heelsIn a state of unease, surprise, or bewilderment, especially such that one's functioning or performance is detracted upon; Forced into a position of disadvantage, retreat, or poor performanceRate it:

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backwaterTo vacillate on a long-held position.Rate it:

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bad shapeA person or thing being in an unhealthy or unfit position.Rate it:

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bag of rationsA fussy or overly zealous military superior.Rate it:

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baptism of fireThe first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combatRate it:

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be at one's beck and callTo be in the position of serving someone in any way they desire, usually unwillingly.Rate it:

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beat one's swords into ploughsharesTo create a peaceful civilian instrument from military technologies.Rate it:

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beat upRepeatedly bomb a military target or targets.Rate it:

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beck and callSummons and control, in a position of servitude or as an attendant.Rate it:

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bed downThe act of lying down, reclining, preparing for sleep by assuming a supine position/reclining/upon or in a quiet, comfortable venue.Rate it:

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bed of rosesA comfortable or luxurious position.Rate it:

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beg for mercyThis can be taken quite literally and simply means to plead for kindness - either to be spared or at least killed as quickly and painlessly as possible. Particularly when you are in a helpless position.Rate it:

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bend downTo bend one's legs while upright to get to a lower position.Rate it:

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benevolent overlordA person in a position of power.Rate it:

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between the pipesBetween the goalposts; with respect to or playing the position of goaltender.Rate it:

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black tieEvening dress; a standard of dress which is less formal than white tie, consisting of black dinner jacket or tuxedo jacket, and matching trousers, white shirt and black bow tie or, possibly, military dress or national costume.Rate it:

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boot campA short, intensive, quasi-military program generally aimed at young offenders as an alternative to a jail term.Rate it:

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boots on the groundThis smacks of a military jargon. Troops deployed to confront enemy. Modern warfare can be conducted from helicopters, drones, bombers with remote directed missiles, rockets and missiles from ships.Rate it:

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boots on the groundThe ground forces actually fighting in a war or conflict, rather than troops not engaged or other military action such as air strikes.Rate it:

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box outTo position oneself between an opposition player and the basket in anticipation of getting a rebound.Rate it:

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brass ceilingAn unwritten, uncodified barrier to promotion or progression for women in law enforcement or the military.Rate it:

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break rankTo march or charge out of the designated order in a military unit.Rate it:

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break ranksTo march or charge out of the designated order in a military unit.Rate it:

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bring downTo make a legitimate rulership lose their position of power.Rate it:

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bring upTo bring from a lower position to a higher position.Rate it:

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brush-up!A 'brush-up' is a thorough review, rehearsal, self-examination prior to submitting to job interviews, probings, investigations of any category in order to be proficient in the future demands of the hoped-for position, challenge or opportunity:Rate it:

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build on sandTo put something in an unstable position by failing to give it a secure foundation.Rate it:

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bump upTo give a more prominent place to; to advance position in queue.Rate it:

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