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a seat of learningA retreat for scholars where learning is an end in itself, like the universities.Rate 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 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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battre en retraiteTo retreat.Rate it:

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battre la retraiteTo beat tattoo (or, the retreat.)Rate it:

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beat a retreatTo leave hastily in the face of opposition.Rate it:

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birds of a featherC1710, Jonathan Swift, "A Conference," lines 11-12.Rate it:

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draw backTo retreat from a position.Rate it:

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due courseA. 1735, Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels.Rate it:

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equitatus tutum receptum datthe cavalry covers the retreat.Rate it:

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fall backTo retreat.Rate it:

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fend offTo take defensive action, push against, veer away, avoid, steer away, retreat, tack, give strong vocal or signal warning.Rate it:

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give backTo recede; to retreat.Rate it:

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go into one's shellTo hide or retreat; to act defensivelyRate it:

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gradum sensim referreto retreat step by step.Rate it:

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have other fish to fryC. 1710, Jonathan Swift, The Journal to Stella, ch. 2, Letter 15.Rate it:

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Holy of HoliesOne's private retreat, inner sanctum.Rate it:

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I came, I saw, I conqueredI have gained a total and swift victory.Rate it:

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i'm a lone wolfA meek and humble warrior who hunts down the enemy, and at his own peril by not drawing the sword from it's sheath. This allows opportunity for the enemy to relent "both hands up." But once the sword is drawn from it's sheath, probation is over and swift judgement is at hand.Rate it:

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needs a swift kick in the slats!Depression Expression; Threats and assertions of physical violence toward certain individuals during 'hard times' was common. Circa 1929-1939.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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peel awayTo separate off from the main body, to move off to one side; as in troop movements on a parade ground or an organized retreat, or columns in a procession.Rate it:

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peel offTo separate off from the main body, to move off to one side; as in troop movements on a parade ground or an organized retreat, or columns in a procession.Rate it:

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Point of No ReturnCertain time or position after which it is impossible to retreat, change course or do somethingRate it:

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pull backTo retreatRate it:

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pull outTo withdraw; especially of military forces; to retreat.Rate it:

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receptui canitur (B. G. 7. 47)the retreat is sounded.Rate it:

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roll backTo retreat.Rate it:

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safe harborA place of retreat that is safe from threats of all kindsRate it:

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sell a bargainA species of wit, much in vogue about the latter end of the reign of Queen Anne, and frequently alluded to by Dean Swift, who says the maids of honour often amused themselves with it. It consisted in the seller naming his or her hinder parts, in answer to the question, What? which the buyer was artfully led to ask. As a specimen, take the following instance: A lady would come into a room full of company, apparently frightened, crying out "It is white, and follows me!" As soon as someone responded "What?" she sold him the bargain, by saying "Mine arse".Rate it:

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shrink backTo back away or retreat; to abandon an effort.Rate it:

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shroudA covered place used as a retreat or shelter, as a cave or den; also, a vault or crypt.Rate it:

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signa receptui canuntthe retreat is sounded.Rate it:

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swift retreatTo back off quickly/A place you can go to quickly to recover or escape from stress.Rate it:

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whip offTo remove something with a swift movement.Rate it:

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