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

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

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kick aroundTo wander loose; to float around; to hang around.Rate it:

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

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kick it withTo hang out with someone.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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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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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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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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read to filth (or) read for filthBasically to scold, or to get called out on something; to reprimand, to degrade, to cuss out, to correct, to set them straight, to tell them what's what & who's who.Rate it:

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knuckle downTo get to work; to focus on a task.Rate it:

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stamp outTo get rid of, eradicate.Rate it:

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no more Mr. Nice GuyAn implied individual has ceased being pleasant, and will now resort to unpleasant means to get their way.Rate it:

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a fool and his money are soon partedIt is easy to get money from foolish people, especially rich ones.Rate it:

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come byTo obtain; to get, now especially by chance or involuntarily.Rate it:

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good fences make good neighborsIt is better to mind one's own business than get involved with other people's affairs.Rate it:

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latch ontoTo obtain, acquire or get and keep hold of something.Rate it:

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a dumb priest never got a parish(Irish) Those who fail to speak up fail to get what they want.Rate it:

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cack upTo mess up; to get seriously wrong.Rate it:

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catch sight ofto see for a brief period; to get a glimpse ofRate it:

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come down withTo contract or get; to show symptoms of a minor illness.Rate it:

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even the scoreTo get revenge against someone.Rate it:

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Grease Someone's PalmAny act which involves corruption to get benefitedRate it:

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like buzzards on a gut wagonTo get right on something. To do something promptly.Rate it:

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live downTo get used to something shameful.Rate it:

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not out of the woods yetPatient has shown improvement but still could get worse and dieRate it:

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paint the wagonTo get things done.Rate it:

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quand il n'y en a plus, il y en a encoreThe thing is inexhaustible; It is easy to get more.Rate it:

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rock the boatTo disturb the status quo or go against rules or conventions, as in an effort to get attention.Rate it:

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see eye to eyeTo agree with someone; to concur; to get along.Rate it:

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