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7 hail-mary'sPunch line from a jokeRate it:

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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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beat me to the punchSomeone Arrived Sooner, It Happened Too Fast:Rate it:

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beat somebody to the punchTo do something before somebody else is able to.Rate it:

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beat someone to the punchTo do something before somebody else is able to.Rate it:

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below the beltOf a punch, landing illegally, below the opponent's waist.Rate it:

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body blowA hard punch struck to the torso.Rate it:

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cock of the roostA proud or conceited person.Rate it:

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cock of the walkA proud or conceited person.Rate it:

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congratulations! you made me so proud!Used to express pride and congratulate someone close to you on his/her achievement.Rate it:

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contumacius se gerereto display a proud obstinacy.Rate it:

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do someone proudTo cause someone to feel pride, admiration, or satisfaction.Rate it:

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fat lipA swelling on the lip, especially one resulting from a punch or other blow.Rate it:

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Feather in Your CapA great achievement or honor which makes one proudRate it:

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fier comme artaban (or, comme un écossais)As proud as a peacock.Rate it:

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give someone a big headTo flatter someone excessively; to overpraise someone, usually resulting in them becoming proud, arrogant or conceited.Rate it:

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haul offTo draw back the arm in order to punch.Rate it:

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heart bursting with prideFeeling very proud for someone or something.Rate it:

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hide one's light under a bushelFor a person to keep some talent or skill hidden from other people. The tone is that a person having a talent which they can be proud of ought not hide it.Rate it:

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hit above one's weightAlternative form of punch above one's weight.Rate it:

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hit below one's weightAlternative form of punch below one's weight.Rate it:

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hold one's head highto act with pride; to be proud in a positive wayRate it:

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hunger is a good sauce(dated) Being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.1854, Mark Lemon, Henry Mayhew, Tom Taylor, Shirley Brooks, Francis Cowley Burnand, Owen Seaman, Punch, Vol. XXVI, Punch Publications Ltd., page 74:His bread and cheese were somewhat dry, to be sure; his ale had become flat, and considerably warmer than was desirable; but hunger is a good sauce, and thirst is not particular.Rate it:

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inflatum, elatum esse aliqua reto be proud, arrogant by reason of something.Rate it:

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knuckle sandwichA punch to the face, especially to the mouth.Rate it:

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no show without PunchA show or endeavor cannot proceed without it's star or main purpose.Rate it:

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pack a punchTo be capable of throwing a strong punch.Rate it:

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pack a punchTo have a swift and powerful effect or to be capable of having such an effect.Rate it:

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peanut butter and a punch in the bellyChild's aggressive behavior.Rate it:

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pinch and a punch for the first of the monthSaid the first day of a new month, accompanied by a pinch and a punch to the victim.Rate it:

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pleased as punchPleased with one's actions or achievements.Rate it:

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pleased as punchan expression of gratitude, joy, appreciation for some gift, service, reward, special treatment.Rate it:

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proud as a peacockExtremely proud.Rate it:

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proud as punchVery proud.Rate it:

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puff upTo become proud.Rate it:

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punch aboveTo reach beyond one's limits; to be more capable than an expected limitation.Rate it:

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punch above one's weightTo achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.Rate it:

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punch below one's weightTo achieve or perform at a level lower than should be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.Rate it:

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punch bowl waterfallA plunging waterfall descending from a narrow stream into a pool.Rate it:

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punch inTo enter a workplace by punching a time card.Rate it:

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punch itSynonym of cheese itRate it:

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punch line (of a joke)Usually the last part of a joke that makes it funny.Rate it:

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punch outTo throw a called third strike.Rate it:

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punch outTo rule that a pitch is a called third strike, often done emphatically.Rate it:

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punch outTo use a punch to remove a piece of material or to remove a piece already scored.Rate it:

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punch outTo extract data from a computer by the use of a keyboard.Rate it:

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punch outTo eject from an airplane.Rate it:

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punch outTo leave a workplaceRate it:

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punch outTo leave a workplace by punching a timecardRate it:

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punch outTo hit so they become unconsciousRate it:

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