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take one's tongue out of someone's assTo stop flattering someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinion.Rate it:

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take the wind out of someone's sailsTo discourage someone greatly; to cause someone to lose hope or the will to continue.Rate it:

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would not throw someone out of bedan understatement meaning one finds a person sexually attractiveRate it:

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above and beyond the call of dutyExtremely heroic, more heroic that what is expected.Rate it:

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call it a dayTo cease the activity for the day.Rate it:

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Call it a DayTo end up the work for a day, to stop work for the time beingRate it:

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call off the carpetTo get away fromRate it:

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call onTo correct; to point out an error or untruth.Rate it:

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call onTo visit somebody; to pay a call.Rate it:

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call shotgunTo claim the front seat in a car.Rate it:

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call upAn order to report for military service.Rate it:

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first port of callThe first port that a vessel calls in at after the start of a voyage.Rate it:

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I'll call the policeIndicates that the speaker is going to call the police, presumably to counter actions from the interlocutor.Rate it:

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call offTo recall; to cancel or call a halt to.Rate it:

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call inTo communicate with a base etc, by telephone.Rate it:

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call a spade a spadeTo speak the truth; to say things as they really are.Rate it:

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call awayTo summon; to cause to depart.Rate it:

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call it quitsTo conclude; to quit or stop an activity.Rate it:

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call inTo summon someone, especially for help or advice.Rate it:

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call forTo ask for in a loud voice.Rate it:

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call inTo withdraw something from sale or circulation.Rate it:

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desperate times call for desperate measuresIn adverse circumstances actions that might have been rejected under other circumstances may become the best choice.Rate it:

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call onIn a classroom, to select a student.Rate it:

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at one's beck and callIn servitude to; at one’s command.Rate it:

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call forTo shout out in order to summon.Rate it:

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call 'em as one sees 'emTo candidly and honestly express an opinion or viewpoint.Rate it:

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call forTo request, demand.Rate it:

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call forTo necessitate, demand.Rate it:

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call forTo stop at a place and ask for.Rate it:

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call off the dogsTo ease up on after inflicting great punishment.Rate it:

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call uponAlternative form of call on.Rate it:

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cattle callAn audition which is open to the public and thus draws a large number of applicants, many of whom are inexperienced.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/X me and call me YIndicates awe, amazement.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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beyond the call of dutyAlternative form of above and beyond the call of duty.Rate it:

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call an ambulanceUse a telephone to ensure arrival of an ambulanceRate it:

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call an audibleTo change plans at the last minute because of information that is recently revealed.Rate it:

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call backRequest for a second interview or audition, following a successful initial interview.Rate it:

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call downTo pray for; to request from God.Rate it:

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call forthTo induce, inspire.Rate it:

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call it a dayTo retire.Rate it:

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call it a nightTo go to bed to sleep.Rate it:

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call it a nightTo cease what one has been doing for the night.Rate it:

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call it evenTo declare debts resolved or favors or other exchange equitable.Rate it:

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call off the dogsDuring a one-sided sports contest, to remove the first-string unit of a team from the game after dominating the opponent.Rate it:

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call onTo request or ask of somebody; to select for a task.Rate it:

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call rollTo make a roll call; to take attendance.Rate it:

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call screeningthe process of evaluating the characteristics of a telephone call before deciding how or whether to answer it. Some methods may include: listening to the message being recorded on an answering machine or voice mail. checking a caller ID display to see who or where the call is from.Rate it:

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call the policeUse a telephone to request the arrival of a police officer.Rate it:

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