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à (la) portée de la voixWithin call.Rate it:

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above and beyond the call of dutyExtremely heroic, more heroic that what is expected.Rate it:

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ACDNRAutomatic Call Dispenser: Not Ready.Rate it:

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ad arma conclamare (Liv. 3. 50)to call to arms.Rate it:

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all hands on deck!Nautical call for all ships crew to come topside and man their usual station. Work challenge or approaching gale threatens safety of crew and vessel.Rate it:

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and be done with itUsed to terminate discussion or delay with a call to actionRate it:

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appeler un chat un chatTo call something what it is; to call a spade a spade.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/X me and call me YIndicates awe, amazement.Rate it:

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at one's beck and callIn servitude to; at one’s command.Rate it:

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barking up the wrong treeA judgement call and assertion to another that he has miscalculated the reality of a situation.Rate it:

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battre l'appelTo call to arms.Rate 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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beck and callSummons and control, in a position of servitude or as an attendant.Rate it:

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beyond the call of dutyAlternative form of above and beyond the call of duty.Rate it:

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bite of the reality sandwichA wake-up call, a reality check.Rate it:

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blow up someone's phoneTo call or text someone constantly.Rate it:

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boo boo(or Boo, for short) a term of endearment; something you call a loved one/someone you care about; See also other definitions of "boo boo" and "Boo Boo"Rate it:

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bring forwardTo call up for consideration.Rate it:

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c'est le chien de jean de nivelle, il s'enfuit quand on l'appelleThe more you call him, the more he runs away, like John de Nivelle’s dog.Rate it:

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c'est parler celaThat is what I call talking.Rate it:

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call 'em as one sees 'emTo candidly and honestly express an opinion or viewpoint.Rate it:

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call (someone) out (on something)to challenge or expose someone that has done or is doing the wrong thing or to say something they said or did isn't right or trueRate it:

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call a spade a spadeTo speak the truth; to say things as they really are.Rate it:

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call an ambulanceUse a telephone to ensure arrival of an ambulanceRate it:

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call an audibleTo change plans at the last minute because of information that is recently revealed.Rate it:

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call awayTo summon; to cause to depart.Rate it:

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call backRequest for a second interview or audition, following a successful initial interview.Rate it:

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call downTo pray for; to request from God.Rate it:

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call forTo ask for in a loud voice.Rate it:

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call forTo shout out in order to summon.Rate it:

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call forTo request, demand.Rate it:

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call forTo necessitate, demand.Rate it:

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call forTo stop at a place and ask for.Rate it:

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call forthTo induce, inspire.Rate it:

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call inTo communicate with a base etc, by telephone.Rate it:

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call inTo summon someone, especially for help or advice.Rate it:

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call inTo withdraw something from sale or circulation.Rate it:

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Call it a DayTo end up the work for a day, to stop work for the time beingRate it:

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call it a dayTo cease the activity for the day.Rate it:

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call it a dayTo retire.Rate it:

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call it a nightTo cease what one has been doing for the night.Rate it:

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call it a nightTo go to bed to sleep.Rate it:

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call it evenTo declare debts resolved or favors or other exchange equitable.Rate it:

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call it quitsTo conclude; to quit or stop an activity.Rate it:

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call offTo recall; to cancel or call a halt to.Rate it:

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call off the carpetTo get away fromRate it:

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call off the dogsTo ease up on after inflicting great punishment.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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call onTo correct; to point out an error or untruth.Rate it:

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call onTo visit somebody; to pay a call.Rate it:

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