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ball upTo hunch over and pull in one's arms and legs.Rate it:

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get the ball rollingTo begin; to start some action; to set in motion.Rate it:

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ball upTo crush into a ball shape.Rate it:

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black ballStall, close ranks, make it impossible to make a break throughRate it:

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Carry the BallTo ensure the completion of task/job perfectlyRate it:

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take one's ball and go homeTo cease participating in an activity that has turned to one's disadvantage, especially out of spite, or in a way that prevents others from participating as well.Rate it:

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keep one's eye on the ballMy ethos has always been to be very straight with people, tell it as it is. It doesn't often make people happy but I found that over a period of time it's better to be that way. So being straight, also being very focused on your objectives, keep your eye on the ball and not get deflected away from it.Rate it:

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On the BallWell informed, alert, attentive, aware, competentRate it:

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Behind the Eight BallGetting into trouble or difficult situation due to bad luck, a situation through which, one might not get out easilyRate it:

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behind the eight ballAt a disadvantage.Rate it:

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behind the eight-ballIn a difficult situation or tight spot.Rate it:

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"before kicking the ball into the goal, think like a goalkeeper."GoalkeeperRate it:

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bald as a billiard ballOne whom has lost much hair and prematurely bald.Rate it:

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ball hogA player who keeps the ball to themselves, rather than passing itRate it:

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ball of fireA person who is especially hard-working, high-achieving, ambitious, or active.Rate it:

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ball outMisspelling of bawl out.Rate it:

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ball-breakerA person or task which is excessively demanding or punishing.Rate it:

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belle of the ballthe best looking and/or best dressed girl at the dance (ball)Rate it:

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drop the ballto fail in one's responsibilities or duties; to not complete somethingRate it:

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have a ballTo enjoy thoroughly; to have lots of fun or excitement.Rate it:

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having a ballHaving a great time; having lots of funRate it:

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head-the-balla stupid person; a nutcaseRate it:

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if there's grass on the pitch, play ballOnce someone has grown pubic hair or started puberty, they are sexually accessible.Rate it:

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keep the ball rollingTo continue an action indicated in the context; to sustain a process.Rate it:

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keep your eye on the ballRemain Focused, Determined, AlertRate it:

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on the ballBeing in control of the ball.Rate it:

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on the ballAlert, active, or attentive; on top of things.Rate it:

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play ballAn expression used at the beginning of a game of baseball.Rate it:

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play ballTo start anything tumultuous.Rate it:

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play ballTo work together; to cooperate.Rate it:

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play the ball and not the manTo attack the ball instead of an opponent who is usually controlling the ball. Often considered a positive action, and sometimes a requirement not to concede a penalty.Rate it:

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play the ball and not the manTo object to someone's argument by attacking the argument itself instead of them or a facet of their personality; to avoid or make the opposite of an ad hominem attack. Usually considered a positive action, and an avoidance of a fallacious argumentative technique. Often used in comparison to play the man and not the ball.Rate it:

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play the man and not the ballTo attack an opponent instead of attacking the ball, which is usually being controlled by the attacked player at the time.Rate it:

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play the man and not the ballTo object to someone's argument by attacking them or a facet of their personality instead of the argument itself; to make an ad hominem attack.Rate it:

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take one's eye off the ballTo lose one's concentration on what is most important.Rate it:

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That's the Way the Ball BouncesThat’s what life really is or that’s what the life is all about; fate; you may not be able to change certain things in your lifeRate it:

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that's the way the ball bouncesThat is the way things happenRate it:

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thats the way the ball bouncesthe realization in life that one can expect occurrences which are as unpredictable as the manner in which a thrown ball bouncesRate it:

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the ball is in someone's courtIt is someone's turn to do something; often making a decision.Rate it:

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whole ball of waxEverything of a similar or related nature; everything necessary for a particular purpose.Rate it:

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a week is a long time in politicsIn politics, a lot of change can happen in a short space of time.Rate it:

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baptism by fireA change in initial attitude or ideals through a traumatic situation.Rate it:

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bat awayTo knock an object, usually a ball.Rate it:

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clear one's linesTo clear the ball away from a dangerous position.Rate it:

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go in offTo pot the cue ball accidentally after hitting the object ball.Rate it:

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Hold Your HorsesTo be patient, to relax and slow down your pace, to waitRate it:

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in the scheme of things it was a small victory.As with climate change the slow improvement of gas amounts discharged into the atmosphere comes too late. We are screwed Rate it:

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in touchThe ball, or a player, is in touch when it, or he, is outside the playing area or touching the touchlines of the playing area.Rate it:

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ne'er cast a clout til may be outAdvice not to change from winter clothes to summer clothes until June, as there is often a sudden cold snap in May.Rate it:

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now you're talkingA phrase indicating agreement with a previously stated suggestion to change a course of action.Rate it:

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