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put down rootsTo do things which show that one wishes to stay put.Rate it:

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round tableA television show segment in which pundits or reporters discuss current events.Rate it:

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smart offTo show disrespect verbally.Rate it:

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top bananaThe principal comedian in a vaudeville or burlesque show.Rate it:

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you happy jiu OKUsed to show snide disagreement.Rate it:

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account forTo explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.Rate it:

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Cold ShoulderTo show unfriendly attitude to someone by ignoring or giving him her less importanceRate it:

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come down withTo contract or get; to show symptoms of a minor illness.Rate it:

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same day last yearSame day last year is a time transformation used in business intelligence to show the value of a given number the same day, but last year.Rate it:

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bells and whistlesExtra features added for show rather than function; fancy additions or features.Rate it:

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bust outto reveal, to showRate it:

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fuck y'allExpression to show discontent with a group of others.Rate it:

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fuck youExpression to show discontent with the other party, or to show contempt.Rate it:

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il fait la pluie et le beau temps dans cette maisonHis will is law in that house; He is the boss of that show (fam.).Rate it:

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keep one's fingers crossedto hope for the best, to show supportRate it:

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kiss my gritsA nice way of saying "eff you." Its a spin on the phrase "kiss my a**", written into a TV show from the 80s called "Alice". The saying was usually preceded by the name "Mel" who was the owner of the diner where Flo, the waitress who made the saying famous, worked.Rate it:

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person upTo show courage, strength, toughness, or responsibility; a gender-neutral alternative to "man up".Rate it:

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strap on a pairTo be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation where one has so far failed to do so.Rate it:

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you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drinkYou can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it.Rate it:

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turn outTo attend; show up.Rate it:

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cross my heart and hope to dieadded to a promise or a statement to show how serious one was about being honest in what one saidRate it:

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grow a pairTo be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation in which one has so far failed to do so.Rate it:

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to hell withUsed to show displeasure or disregard toward the named person or thing.Rate it:

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whore outTo prostitute, take advantage of, exploit, show off; to hire out or provide to others like a whore; to pimp, swap one's sex partner.Rate it:

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'atta girlUsed to show encouragement or approval to a girl or woman. Female version of attaboy.Rate it:

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alacri et erecto animo esseto show a brisk and cheerful spirit.Rate it:

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aliquem honore afficere, augere, ornare, prosequi (vid. sect. VI. 11., note Prosequi...)to honour, show respect for, a person.Rate it:

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All EarsTo show keen interest in listening someone, be attentive to someoneRate it:

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amateur hourA situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment, or professionalism.Rate it:

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amber gamblerA driver of a road vehicle who accelerates when the traffic lights change from green to amber (instead of stopping, as required by law), gambling that no vehicle will cross his or her path; a driver who starts off when the traffic lights show red and amber together, but not yet green.Rate it:

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and countingUsed to show that the number previously mentioned is continuously changing, i.e. increasing or decreasing.Rate it:

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attaboyUsed to show encouragement or approval to a boy or man.Rate it:

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bare one's teethOf an animal, to show one's teeth as a sign of aggression.Rate it:

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bare one's teethTo show one's aggression.Rate it:

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bear outshow it br trueRate it:

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bend over backwardsTo go all out for someone who fails to show appreciation.Rate it:

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benevolentia aliquem complecti or prosequito show kindness to...Rate it:

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benevolentiam alicui praestare, in aliquem conferreto show kindness to...Rate it:

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blaze a trailTo show the way or proceed rapidly.Rate it:

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blossom outTo blossom, to show beauty.Rate it:

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boo booshort for Boo Boo Bear, cartoon character Yogi Bear's sidekick from the show Huckleberry Hound, 1958; this phrase is capitalized. It means something different when not capitalized; See also: boo booRate it:

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bridle upTo show anger or indignation; bristle at.Rate it:

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bring it on around jimmya phrase off of an old show on TV maybe a country western show? about bringing the wagon aroundRate it:

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bruise upTo show bruises.Rate it:

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but thenThen again, on the other hand; used to show that the opposite viewpoint is possible.Rate it:

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champ at the bitTo show impatience or frustration when delayed.Rate it:

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Champ at the BitTo show sheer willingness to do something or become impatient to begin itRate it:

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Chew Up the SceneryTo describe something in an exaggerated manner or to show hyper-emotionsRate it:

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chomp at the bitTo show impatience or frustration when delayed.Rate it:

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close ranksto regroup forces, especially when this involves overlooking differences in order to face a challenge or adverse situation. Often implies making a show of unity, especially to the public.Rate it:

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