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play fast and looseTo be recklessly inaccurate, inappropriate, or otherwise ignoring guidelines and conventions.Rate it:

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Play Fast and LooseTo be capricious and irresponsible, to do all that pleases one without caring to have offended othersRate 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 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 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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prim and properprudish, straight-lacedRate it:

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puddin' tame. ask me again and i'll tell you the same.An impertinent response to being asked "what is your name?"; a response indicating that the speaker does not want to reveal their real name.Rate it:

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pure and simplePlain and unadorned.Rate it:

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purely and simplyIn a pure and simple manner.Rate it:

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put that in your pipe and smoke itUsed after stating something surprising or undesired, to emphasize its truth. Also used after refuting an argument. Sometimes an adjective is inserted before pipe.Rate it:

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QT (also QT and qt)Mysteriously; silently; no one knows.Rate it:

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rack and ruinComplete destructionRate it:

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rain dogs and catsTo rain very heavily.Rate it:

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rainbows and unicornsA wonderful scenario.Rate it:

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raise the flag and see who salutesIt generates, usually as a preliminary step.Rate it:

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rank and fileThose lacking any particular title or status; those having no station.Rate it:

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rank and fileordinary membersRate it:

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read 'em and weepWhen playing cards (usually poker) and the final hand is played, a person often shows their cards in anticipation of winning and boasts this phrase to brag that their hand is good enough to win that roundRate it:

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rhythm and bluesType of musicRate it:

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ridden hard and put away wetMistreated; not properly cared for.Rate it:

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rip and roarReact With Violent Body Language As Well As Strong Verbal Rejection, "Booo!"Rate it:

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risk one's life and limbTo do something dangerous that will risk someone's existence together with his or her body facultiesRate it:

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rode hard and put away wetA graphic way of saying someone is exhausted or. overworkedRate it:

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rough and readyCrude or unpolished, but still fit for use; good enough.Rate it:

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run with the hare and hunt with the houndsTo support both sides of an argument.Rate it:

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Same Old Song and DanceTypical absurd lie or excuse used quite often, lame, and silly things that have been stated beforeRate it:

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scholar and gentlemanAn admirable, intelligent person.Rate it:

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screwed, blued and tattooedPlaced in a perplexing, very difficult situation, especially a situation in which one has been unjustly victimized.Rate it:

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scrimp and saveTo scrimp greatly; to economize; to live very frugally, particularly when saving for something.Rate it:

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seek and ye shall findsomething can be found if it is looked for.Rate it:

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sell in may and go away"Sell in May and go away" is a popular adage or saying in the stock market that suggests investors should sell their stocks or investments in May and stay out of the market until the end of October. The idea behind this saying is that the stock market tends to experience weaker performance during the summer months, particularly from May to October. This pattern is often attributed to factors such as reduced trading activity, lower corporate earnings reports, or investors' vacation periods.Rate it:

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sex, lies and videotapeThe controversy surrounding a political scandal.Rate it:

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shake and bakeTo get it done no matter what.Rate it:

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share and share alikeTo divide possessions, benefits, or obligations equally among members of a group.Rate it:

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share and share alikeEqual rights to or equal portions of profits, assets, bequests, or other valuable items legally owed to investors, partners, beneficiaries, or other named associates.Rate it:

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shock and aweMilitary tactic consisting of excessive or overwhelming force to frighten and subdue the enemy; to intimidate, disrupt, or incapacitate one’s adversaries in order to achieve a desired reactionRate it:

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shoot first and ask questions laterTo act boldly.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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short and sweetEfficiently brief in duration, especially when referring to an unpleasant task.Rate it:

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short back and sidesman's haircutRate it:

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sick and tiredAn expression of the weary, depressed, shocked, disillusioned, disappointed, oppressed, overworked.Rate it:

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sick and tiredannoyed or frustrated with something or someone, to the point of losing one's temper or patience.Rate it:

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sick and tiredbored to the point of wearinessRate it:

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Six of One and a Half of the OtherSomething that is equal, nothing to choose or select between,Rate it:

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skimp and saveAlternative form of scrimp and save.Rate it:

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skin and bonesSaid of one who is emaciated; very skinny, as from lack of nutrition.Rate it:

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slap and tickleMild or playful kissing, cuddling, and other amorous play.Rate it:

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slice and diceDivide and organise information into smaller parts to better analyse it in various ways waysRate it:

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smash and grabAn event where thieves rob stores by quickly entering the store and breaking display cases, and stealing items and quickly leaving.Rate it:

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