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"a dream motivated by intuition does not rest until it achieves its goal."DreamRate it:

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"a woman motivated by a goal doesn't rest until she realizes her dream."DreamRate it:

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"before kicking the ball into the goal, think like a goalkeeper."GoalkeeperRate it:

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a fila andaExpresses the notion that it is normal to move on from one relationship to the next. See also: serial monogamy.Rate it:

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a goal without a plan is just a wish.Self-ExplanatoryRate it:

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a sideways approachThis agenda is to avoid a head to head confrontation, rather slide in with a 'sideways' move which may provide a smoother, elusive manner in approaching the challenge.Rate it:

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alicuius animum commovereto touch a person's heart, move him.Rate it:

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all roads lead to romedifferent paths can take one to the same goalRate it:

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arrows in your quiverTo have more arrows in your quiver means you have other ideas, options, resources, alternative ways and/or strategies to accomplish a goalRate it:

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as agile as a monkeyif you say someone is as agile as a monkey then you are saying that the person is able to move as fast and easy as a monkey; therefore, as agile as a monkey means being able to move as swift and easy as a monkeyRate it:

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back offTo move backwards away from something.Rate it:

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back upTo move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so.Rate it:

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back upTo move a vehicle backwards.Rate 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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blow itTo blow it is to mess-up, ruin, defeat, withdraw, prevent the completion of intended goal.Rate it:

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blow one's chancesTo forfeit opportunities to achieve some goal.Rate it:

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brass ringFiguratively, a prize or goal. Often used with respect to employment goals e.g. promotion, better job, etc.Rate it:

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break the deadlockTo score the first goal or point in a competitionRate it:

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bring inTo move something indoors.Rate it:

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bubble upTo move upward in bubbles or in a way suggesting bubbles.Rate it:

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budge upTo move or scoot over in order to make room for someone, especially when sitting.Rate it:

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bust a moveto danceRate it:

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bust a moveto seduceRate it:

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bust a moveto flatulateRate it:

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bust a moveto evadeRate it:

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bust a moveto departRate it:

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bust a moveSave oneself from an awkward situation with a woman.Rate it:

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bust assTo work hard, especially when trying to achieve a goal.Rate it:

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carry oneselfTo move, especially emphasising the manner in which one moves.Rate it:

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cat and mouse gameTwo individuals and/or groups repeatedly keeping check on each other in a suspicious or self-protective way, often with the goal of one or both parties trying to gain a malicious advantage over the other.Rate it:

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charm offensiveA campaign of deliberately using charm and flattery in order to achieve some goal, especially in a political or diplomatic field.Rate it:

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cherry pickTo position oneself near the opponent's goal to attempt to receive an errant or intentional pass for an easy score, as in basketball or versions of soccer where offsides are not enforced.Rate it:

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chip shotA relatively easy field goal, made from a short distance.Rate it:

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chip shotA shot in which the ball is kicked from underneath with accuracy but with less than maximum force, to launch it high into the air in order either to pass it over the heads of opponents or to score a goal.Rate it:

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chip shotThe achievement of a goal or the striking of a target with a ball or other projectile in relatively nonchallenging or routine circumstances, by throwing (as in basketball) or by discharging a firearm (as in hunting).Rate it:

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circulez, messieurs!Move on, please! (cry of policemen).Rate it:

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clear the deckMove out of the area of congestion, evacuate an area for safety's sake. Make way for emergency crews, Listen to the Boss.Rate it:

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click throughTo click on a link in order to move to another page.Rate it:

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close in onTo near a goal or completion.Rate it:

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close upTo move people closer together.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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come along!Join me, move forward, let's stay together.Rate it:

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come forthTo move forward and into view, to emerge, to appear.Rate it:

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crawl over each otherTo compete with others eagerly or fiercely in pursuit of the same goal(s).Rate it:

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cut upTo aggressively move in front of another vehicle.Rate it:

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dead weightWeight that does not move.Rate it:

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desk jockeyOne who spends his or her time seated at a desk; especially one who is more concerned with procedure, paperwork, or administration than with its ultimate goal or practical consequence.Rate it:

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double or nothingStatement of bravado. Usually involving a risky or gambling choice to keep going or move forward. Can also be used as a version of: Nothing ventured, nothing gained. -If you don’t take a risk, you’ll not get any reward, if you don’t try something, you won’t get any gainRate it:

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dragTo move slowly.Rate it:

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dragTo move a mouse cursor while holding down a button on the mouse, often to move something on the screen.Rate it:

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