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chance uponto find by chanceRate it:

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come upon the townBecome a prostitute; turn to prostitution.Rate it:

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count uponto count onRate it:

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descend uponto visit in large numbersRate it:

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draw uponTo appeal to, make a demand of, rely on; to utilize or make use of, as a source.Rate it:

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enlarge upon1. Expend; 2. To make larger; 3. add to; 4. To give greater scope to;Rate it:

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fall back uponTo fall back on.Rate it:

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frown uponTo disapprove (of).Rate it:

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hang uponTo hover around.Rate it:

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hang uponTo regard with passionate affection.Rate it:

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happen uponTo accidentally encounter a person or situation; to chance upon, happen on or stumble across.Rate it:

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improve uponAlternative form of improve onRate it:

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look uponTo consider or regard something in a specific manner.Rate it:

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pitch uponTo choose, to pick, to fix one's choice on something or someone.Rate it:

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put one's foot down uponTo put a stop to, suppress; to reject.Rate it:

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put upontake advantage ofRate it:

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reckon uponTo count upon or depend upon.Rate it:

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rely uponAlternative form of rely onRate it:

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round uponTo turn and attack a potential attackerRate it:

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seize uponTo take possession of or claim as one's own; to assimilate, absorb, annex, co-opt.Rate it:

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seize uponTo take up, embrace, enact, or turn eagerly to; to grasp, understand, and accept quickly; to adopt wholeheartedly or vigorously.Rate it:

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seize uponTo grasp or take hold of suddenly, forcibly, or tightly.Rate it:

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set uponTo attack someone.Rate it:

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settle uponTo decide something over other options.Rate it:

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shed light uponIlluminate to the understanding; make intelligible; clarify or explain (something unknown).Rate it:

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take it upon oneselfTo assume personal responsibility for a task or action.Rate it:

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take upon oneselfTo assume personal responsibility for.Rate it:

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taking upon oneselfventuringRate it:

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touch uponAlternative form of touch onRate it:

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wait uponTo wait on; to serve.Rate it:

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wait upon hand and footAlternative form of wait on hand and foot.Rate it:

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wish upon a starHope that a wish will become fulfilled; usually upon seeing the first star of the evening.Rate it:

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a bridge too farA step or action that is too ambitious; an act of overreaching.Rate it:

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a devil-may-care attitudeTo act without fear or worry for the future; casual, relaxed and nonchalant; happy-go-lucky attitude; sometimes considered recklessRate it:

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abide byTo accept a decision or law and act in accordance with it; to conform to; to acquiesce; as, to abide by an award.Rate it:

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airs and gracesTo act in a pretentious or pompous manner; to put on airs and graces, derogatory term for one acting above their social status.Rate it:

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as long asDepending upon some condition or requirement; provided that; if, assuming; so long as.Rate it:

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be had upTo be accused of, or arrested for a criminal act.Rate it:

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be oneselfTo behave or act naturally, without regard to how this behavior is perceived by others.Rate it:

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brass ringOne and one half inch diameter iron rings were offered riders on a Carousel by a dispensing device alongside: A Brass Ring was inserted into the dispenser at random. The Carousel Rider who succeeded in snatching the Brass Ring was rewarded A Free Ride upon return to the Operator of the Brass Ring:Rate it:

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chicken outlack nerves to actRate it:

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crunch timeTime to make a decision or act. The approach of a deadline.Rate it:

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douchebagerryThe act of being aware of oneself behaving innapropriatley and continuing to do so.Rate it:

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duck outTo move or act so as to achieve avoidance, escape, or evasion.Rate it:

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go onTo continue; expand upon.Rate it:

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go with the flowTo act as others are acting, conforming to common behavior patterns with an attitude of calm acceptance.Rate it:

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Hat in HandTo apologize or act humble, to ask for a pardon or a favorRate it:

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hold backTo act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.Rate it:

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jump the gunTo act or begin too soon or without due caution.Rate it:

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like mother, like daughterA daughter will have traits similar to her mother upon reaching adulthood.Rate it:

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