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love at first sightan instantaneous attractionRate it:

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not if I see you firstUsed as a reply to see you, see you later, see you soon etc., implying that if the speaker sees the interlocutor first then the speaker will avoid the interlocutor.Rate it:

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not one's first rodeoNot the first time one has been in a particular situation; used to indicate past experience.Rate it:

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on a first-name basisHaving enough familiarity with another person to call them by their first name, as opposed to their surnameRate it:

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pinch and a punch for the first of the monthSaid the first day of a new month, accompanied by a pinch and a punch to the victim.Rate it:

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play first fiddleTo play a leading role.Rate it:

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shoot first and ask questions laterTo take action with serious consequences without delay, preserving the benefit of surprise by not providing indication of one's intent.Rate it:

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shoot first and ask questions laterTo act boldly.Rate it:

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vectigalia exercere (vid. sect. V. 7, note The first...)to collect the taxes.Rate it:

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what was your first clueA riposte to someone who has just stated an obvious conclusion.Rate it:

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which do you want first, the good news or the bad news?An expression stated before having to share bad news (sometimes there is no good news)Rate it:

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women and children firstAn exhortation to follow the principle of removing women and children from danger before men.Rate it:

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above and beyond the call of dutyExtremely heroic, more heroic that what is expected.Rate it:

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Call it a DayTo end up the work for a day, to stop work for the time beingRate it:

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call it a dayTo cease the activity for the day.Rate it:

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call off the carpetTo get away fromRate it:

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call onTo correct; to point out an error or untruth.Rate it:

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

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call shotgunTo claim the front seat in a car.Rate it:

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call upAn order to report for military service.Rate it:

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I'll call the policeIndicates that the speaker is going to call the police, presumably to counter actions from the interlocutor.Rate it:

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call offTo recall; to cancel or call a halt to.Rate it:

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call outTo yell out; to vocalize audibly; announce.Rate it:

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call inTo communicate with a base etc, by telephone.Rate it:

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call outTo challenge.Rate it:

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call a spade a spadeTo speak the truth; to say things as they really are.Rate it:

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call awayTo summon; to cause to depart.Rate it:

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call it quitsTo conclude; to quit or stop an activity.Rate it:

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call outTo specify, especially in detail.Rate it:

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call inTo summon someone, especially for help or advice.Rate it:

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call forTo ask for in a loud voice.Rate it:

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call inTo withdraw something from sale or circulation.Rate it:

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call outTo arrange for a professional to call at your home for some purpose.Rate it:

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call outTo order into service; to summon into service.Rate it:

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desperate times call for desperate measuresIn adverse circumstances actions that might have been rejected under other circumstances may become the best choice.Rate it:

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call onIn a classroom, to select a student.Rate it:

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at one's beck and callIn servitude to; at one’s command.Rate it:

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call forTo shout out in order to summon.Rate it:

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call 'em as one sees 'emTo candidly and honestly express an opinion or viewpoint.Rate it:

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call forTo stop at a place and ask for.Rate it:

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call forTo request, demand.Rate it:

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call forTo necessitate, demand.Rate it:

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call off the dogsTo ease up on after inflicting great punishment.Rate it:

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call uponAlternative form of call on.Rate it:

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cattle callAn audition which is open to the public and thus draws a large number of applicants, many of whom are inexperienced.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/X me and call me YIndicates awe, amazement.Rate it:

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be at one's beck and callTo be in the position of serving someone in any way they desire, usually unwillingly.Rate it:

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beck and callSummons and control, in a position of servitude or as an attendant.Rate it:

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beyond the call of dutyAlternative form of above and beyond the call of duty.Rate it:

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call (someone) out (on something)to challenge or expose someone that has done or is doing the wrong thing or to say something they said or did isn't right or trueRate it:

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