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to get into hot waterTo get into troubleRate it:

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try to get someone 'off'Plead for leniency, assume an advocacy position, request to be excused, ask to have the misdemeanor overlooked.Rate it:

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what you see is what you getThe image corresponds to the reality.Rate it:

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what you see is what you getThe screen image resembles the printed output.Rate it:

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when the going gets tough, the tough get goingin difficult times, it is the strong-willed who take action.Rate it:

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you get thatThat's a normal occurrence; that's typical.Rate it:

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you get what you pay for!Buy a bargain you may get a reduced value surprise!Rate it:

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you have to risk it to get the biscuitYou can't get a reward without risk.Rate it:

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you only get what you giveThere is a positive correlation between the effort one puts in and the benefits one receives.Rate it:

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you only have two feet, so take one step at a time to get it doneBe patient with your self, don’t get overwhelmed. Sometimes it takes time to get things done.Rate it:

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you'll get yoursYou will get what you deserve, or what is coming to you; used as a threat.Rate it:

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Afraid of Your Own ShadowTo get easily frightened of even minor things or anything unknownRate it:

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be glad to see the back ofTo be glad to get rid of someone; to be glad someone has left.Rate it:

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beat the rushto get somewhere first, or before a lot of other people -- such as going somewhere early in the morning.Rate it:

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blaze itTo get highRate it:

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bum's rushForcible ejection from an establishment, as of a bum (hobo); someone trying to get you to leave abruptly (quickly).Rate it:

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by hook or crookWe will get it done.. The task at hand will be done regardless of the cost .. or the possibility of needing to steal other peoples things to do so.. Or the fact a need to associate with criminals/crimes may not be 'your' norm.. it will be doneRate it:

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call off the carpetTo get away fromRate it:

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

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chicken outlack nerves to actRate it:

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Come Out of Your ShellTo become friendly, stop being shy or get socialRate it:

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couple upTo get into pairs.Rate it:

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curiosity got the better of meTo gain superiority, mastery, or an advantage over someone or something; to get control over someone or something.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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f** someone overTo exploit somebody in a way which result in an advantage to oneself, at the cost of the other party gaining a considerable disadvantage.Rate it:

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field dayA great time or a great deal to do, at somebody else's expense.Rate it:

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fine words butter no parsnipsTalking about doing something does not get it done.Rate it:

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ghost writerGhostwriters are hired to do the writing of a speech or literary work but do not get the credit.Rate it:

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go medievalget very angry at someone; go ballisticRate it:

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google itUse the Google search engine to obtain information on something or somebody on the World Wide WebRate it:

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Green with EnvyTo get resentful, bitter or envious with someone, Getting jealous and invidiousRate it:

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have someone on toastTo have somebody in one's power, or in a compromising or helpless position.Rate it:

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in it for the long haulWill get involved for whatever time it takes.Rate it:

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just sayingUsed after informing somebody of something that may be offensive to try and soften the blowRate it:

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kick itDance; get on the dance floor.Rate it:

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la clef dont on se sert est toujours claireOne does not get rusty in what one does every day.Rate it:

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leave someone high and dryTo abandon somebody; to stop providing assistance at a crucial moment.Rate it:

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make out like a banditTo profit greatly; to get an excessively good deal.Rate it:

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nail the hammer on the headTo solve a problem of any sort; to get the right answer to something; to be on target, spot on.Rate it:

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shot in the armA shot of drug in the arm, to get on a high.Rate it:

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square upTo get ready for a fight.Rate it:

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straighten up and fly rightTo get serious and stop acting absurd, to get focusedRate it:

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tiran más dos tetas que dos carretashaving breasts can get things done much quicker than by other meansRate it:

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up and at 'emVigorously launched or launching into an activity; Also used to mean promptly awake and ready to start the day or given as a command to wake up, get out of bed, and get busy with activitiesRate it:

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who died and made you bossSarcastic response to somebody assuming a position of authority that they have not earned.Rate it:

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WYCIWYGWhat you choose is what you get.Rate it:

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you got it, tootsToots is a playful slang term for a woman. An example of toots is what a man might call his wife to get her attention. ... (slang, sometimes derogatory) Babe, sweetie: a term used when addressing a young woman, especially one perceived as being sexually available. You got it is a phrase used to answer in agreement with someone's question or statement. It may be used as an alternative for "Will do," "For sure," or "Agreed." The slang term may be used by people of all ages as a way to quickly assure someone that what he will do or he agrees with what the person just said.Rate it:

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you know whatA phrase used to get someone's attention before announcing something.Rate it:

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you must be fun at partiesA sarcastic retort to somebody who has said something perceived as boring or pedantic.Rate it:

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the one who always envies someone in society, will never live in gaietyThis idiom means that if a person spends time complaining, criticizing and whining about what everyone else does, owns, or how successful other people are about their financial situation, job career, or results they get, instead of focusing and trying their best to improve one's situation, the only consequence is that this behavior will keep them in the guts, that is, at a lower life level than the one they wish to be.Rate it:

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