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stand one's groundTo maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition.Rate it:

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switch onTo turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device.Rate it:

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take downTo remove something from a hanging position.Rate it:

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under a spellBewitched, held by the power of a magical spell.Rate it:

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vote outTo expel the holder of an office or other position through an act of voting.Rate it:

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back downTo take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.Rate it:

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at the coal faceTo be directly engaged in the operations of a business, rather than in a hands-off, managerial position.Rate it:

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at the readyReady; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.Rate it:

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lay downTo lie down; to place oneself in a reclined or horizontal position, on a bed or similar, for the purpose of resting.Rate it:

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Take a BackseatTo be at a secondary position or to be at a level of inferiority as compared to someone elseRate it:

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take aimTo position oneself and/or one's weapon so as to be aimed specifically at a chosen mark or target (which is indicated after 'at')Rate it:

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vote inTo collectively approve a nominee into an office or position as a result of voting.Rate it:

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damn by associationDiscredit or condemn a position, person, or thing by attacking those things with which he/she/it is associated.Rate it:

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under fireCriticized or held responsible for something.Rate it:

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amplis honoribus usus (Sall. Iug. 25. 4)a man who has held many offices.Rate it:

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don't shoot the messengerThe bearer of bad news should not be held accountable for the bad news.Rate it:

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faire avaler des couleuvres à quelqu'unTo say very humiliating things to a man who, on account of his inferior position, is obliged to put up with them; To make any one swallow a bitter pill.Rate it:

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high groundA position of advantage or superiority in a conflict or competition.Rate it:

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put someone in his placeRemind someone of his or her position.Rate it:

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tap upTo make a specific approach to a person considered to be suitable for a professional position.Rate it:

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up against itIn a very difficult position.Rate it:

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abrogare alicui imperiumto deprive a person of his position as commandant.Rate it:

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agitur praeclare, bene cum aliquoso-and-so is in a very satisfactory position; prospers.Rate it:

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ahead of the curveFigurative expression asserting a position in advance of a result, solution, position, or postulation:Rate it:

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aliquem ex altissimo dignitatis gradu praecipitare (Dom. 37. 98)to depose, bring down a person from his elevated position.Rate it:

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aliquem in antiquum statum, in pristinum restituereto restore a man to his former position.Rate it:

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answer for!be held accountable FOR your sins!"'; 'to be responsible for the results, the outcome, the success or failure thereof!Rate it:

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apron string holdAn estate held by a man during his wife's life.Rate it:

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apron-string holdAn estate held by a man during his wife's life.Rate it:

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at loose endsIn an uncertain position or situation.Rate it:

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au tempsSe dit pour commander de revenir à la position précédente, en vue de recommencer le mouvement.Rate it:

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back in the gameHaving recovered from a disadvantageous position.Rate it:

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back on one's heelsIn a state of unease, surprise, or bewilderment, especially such that one's functioning or performance is detracted upon; Forced into a position of disadvantage, retreat, or poor performanceRate it:

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backwaterThe water held back by a dam or other obstructionRate it:

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backwaterTo vacillate on a long-held position.Rate it:

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bad shapeA person or thing being in an unhealthy or unfit position.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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bed downThe act of lying down, reclining, preparing for sleep by assuming a supine position/reclining/upon or in a quiet, comfortable venue.Rate it:

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bed of rosesA comfortable or luxurious position.Rate it:

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beg for mercyThis can be taken quite literally and simply means to plead for kindness - either to be spared or at least killed as quickly and painlessly as possible. Particularly when you are in a helpless position.Rate it:

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bend downTo bend one's legs while upright to get to a lower position.Rate it:

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benevolent overlordA person in a position of power.Rate it:

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between the pipesBetween the goalposts; with respect to or playing the position of goaltender.Rate it:

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bow and scrapeTo make a deep bow with the right leg drawn back (thus scraping the floor), left hand pressed across the abdomen, right arm held aside.Rate it:

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box outTo position oneself between an opposition player and the basket in anticipation of getting a rebound.Rate it:

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brush-up!A 'brush-up' is a thorough review, rehearsal, self-examination prior to submitting to job interviews, probings, investigations of any category in order to be proficient in the future demands of the hoped-for position, challenge or opportunity:Rate it:

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build on sandTo put something in an unstable position by failing to give it a secure foundation.Rate it:

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bump upTo give a more prominent place to; to advance position in queue.Rate it:

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business endThe part of a tool or other similar item, that is physically used for its operation, rather than the part which is held.Rate it:

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