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hard and fastAn expression of maritime origin. The vessel lodged hard and fast. Hard-grounded upon the hidden reef! An individual expressing an extreme tightly held position relative the topic at hand.Rate it:

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heave toTo cause the vessel to become dead in the water by pointing the bows directly towards the wind.Rate it:

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hold someone's feet to the fireTo maintain personal, social, political, or legal pressure on someone in order to induce him or her to comply with one's desires; to hold someone accountable for his or her actions.Rate it:

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inner coreThe solid material found in the centre of some planets at extremely high temperature and pressure, distinct from the liquid outer core.(geology) The innermost part of the Earth, believed to be made of a nickel-iron alloy.Rate it:

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kick into touchTo kick a ball over the touchline in a game of rugby to avoid pressure from the opponent team in a difficult situationRate it:

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lean onTo apply pressure on.Rate it:

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man-of-warAn armed naval vessel, primarily one armed with cannon and propelled by sails.Rate it:

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milieu controltactics that control environment and human communication through the use of peer pressure and group language.Rate it:

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minesweepernaval vesselRate it:

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no slackKeeping the Pressure OnRate it:

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off the hookRelieved of a duty, burden, responsibility, or pressure.Rate it:

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put the screwsTo apply pressure (to something)Rate it:

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rag baggerA sailboat, usually a cruising sailboats which tend to carry and store lots of supplies along the deck, or any sailboat that looks like a neglected vessel, or messy vessel.Rate it:

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roll onTo snitch or tattle, to reveal a secret under pressure, usually regarding criminal matters.Rate it:

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run agroundTo cause a vessel to run aground.Rate it:

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run agroundFor a vessel to be immobilized by water too shallow to allow it to float.Rate it:

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sea loadThe weight of the payload on a vessel.Rate it:

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show the flagOf a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish an authoritative presence and to exert diplomatic or political influence.Rate it:

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slip her cablesRelease, loose, disconnect mooring lines,cables securing a vessel to a harbor buoy.Rate it:

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stay togetherTo remain loyal in times of stress or difficulty; to avoid separation despite pressure to do so.Rate it:

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steam upTo bring up to working steam pressure.Rate it:

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take the wheelTo be in control of the steering wheel of a vehicle or a vessel.Rate it:

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taking the edge offRelieving the pressure; having an alcoholic beverage to calm emotionsRate it:

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touch and goTo touch bottom lightly and without damage, as a vessel in motion.Rate it:

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turn the screwTo increase the pressure of a situationRate it:

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un capitaine au long coursA captain of a trading vessel going to foreign ports.Rate it:

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under wayA vessel is said to be underway when she is not anchored, moored, aground, or beached. Compare with make way.Rate it:

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when the chips are downWhen the pressure is on; when the situation is urgent or critical.Rate it:

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у меня высокое давлениеI have high blood pressureRate it:

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у меня низкое давлениеI have low blood pressureRate it:

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