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in spadesBeyond doubt.Rate it:

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limp inBefore the flop, to call as opposed to raising.Rate it:

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making a mountain out of a molehillIn the process of making a judgement call relative to a situation or incident one can easily gather unconfirmed reports, unsubstantiated evidence which can lead to making a mountain out of a molehill.Rate it:

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push the envelopeTo go beyond established limits; to pioneer.Rate it:

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ring inTo make a phone call to one's usual place of work.Rate it:

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square peg into a round holeThe phrase is typically said, "You cant fit a square peg into a round hole." Often it is shortened to simply "square peg, round hole." Something or someone that does not fit well or at all; something that will not succeed as attempted, except possibly with much force and effort, or alteration of either the peg or the hole or both beyond recognition.Rate it:

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time out of mindThe distant past beyond anyone's memory.Rate it:

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you got it, tootsToots is a playful slang term for a woman. An example of toots is what a man might call his wife to get her attention. ... (slang, sometimes derogatory) Babe, sweetie: a term used when addressing a young woman, especially one perceived as being sexually available. You got it is a phrase used to answer in agreement with someone's question or statement. It may be used as an alternative for "Will do," "For sure," or "Agreed." The slang term may be used by people of all ages as a way to quickly assure someone that what he will do or he agrees with what the person just said.Rate it:

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che sera seraUsed to express a personal philosophy of fatalism1604, Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus:Why then belike we must sin, / And so consequently die. / Aye, we must die an everlasting death. / What doctrine call you this ? Che, sera, sera: / What will be*, shall be; Divinity adieu. / These Metaphysics of Magicians, / And necromantic books, are heavenly.Rate it:

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wonder of wondersA happening, an event, a pleasing circumstance, results beyond one's wildest dream or expectation:Rate it:

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all hands on deck!Nautical call for all ships crew to come topside and man their usual station. Work challenge or approaching gale threatens safety of crew and vessel.Rate it:

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stick outTo protrude; to extend beyond.Rate it:

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faites vos jeuxIn roulette, the call made by the croupier when gamblers can place their bets.Rate it:

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fantastically beautifulBeyond plain beautiful, mesmerizing!Rate it:

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il nous en a fait voir de toutes les couleursHe told us all sorts of tales; He worried us beyond all bearing.Rate it:

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loaded wordAny word, set phrase or idiom that has strong positive or negative connotations beyond their ordinary definition.Rate it:

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ring backTo return a phone call.Rate it:

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ring backTo make another phone call to the same person.Rate it:

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ring roundTo call a number of people by phone, usually a circle of friends, to organise something.Rate it:

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ring upTo telephone, to call on the telephone.Rate it:

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whatchumacallitWhat you may call it.Rate it:

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beat a dead horseTo persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.Rate it:

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Earth toUsed to call the attention of a distracted person.Rate it:

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an umbrella policyReference insurance terminology. An additional protection beyond the basic policy to cover the unusual, the vastly unpredictable, in a loss or damage incident.Rate it:

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doss aroundTo shirk one's work or duty.Rate it:

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accident of birthReference to the fact that various benefits or detriments to the life of a person arise from the circumstances into which that person was born, these being entirely beyond his control.Rate it:

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and be done with itUsed to terminate discussion or delay with a call to actionRate it:

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hang upTo terminate a phone call.Rate it:

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knock upIn the morning as by knocking at the door; rouse; call; summon; also, to go door-to-door on election day to persuade a candidate's supporters to go to the polling station and vote. See also knocker up.Rate it:

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on holdWaiting on a telephone call.Rate it:

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over one's headMore complex or confusing than one can understand; beyond one’s comprehension..Rate it:

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Over the HillOld and past age, beyond one’s prime, past the bestRate it:

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outside the boxBeyond the bounds of convention.Rate it:

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take overTo adopt a further responsibility or duty.Rate it:

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clean as a whistleCompletely innocent; beyond moral reproach.Rate it:

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rufen Sie die Polizeicall the policeRate it:

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throw outTo dismiss or expel someone from any longer performing duty or attending somewhere.Rate it:

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center fieldThe part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and straight ahead left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher.Rate it:

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war brideA woman who marries a man who is on active duty military in wartime.Rate it:

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à (la) portée de la voixWithin call.Rate it:

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ab officio abduci, avocarito let oneself be perverted from one's duty.Rate it:

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ab officio discedereto neglect one's duty.Rate it:

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ACDNRAutomatic Call Dispenser: Not Ready.Rate it:

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ad arma conclamare (Liv. 3. 50)to call to arms.Rate it:

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appeler un chat un chatTo call something what it is; to call a spade a spade.Rate it:

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army volunteerTo make someone perform a task or duty, especially one they are not prepared or willing to do.Rate it:

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battre l'appelTo call to arms.Rate it:

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be preparedTo always be in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty (motto of the Boy Scouts and pioneers).Rate it:

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beats meEvent, proposition, arrangement, of such complexity that it is beyond belief.Rate it:

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beneath the surfaceBeyond what is obvious.Rate it:

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