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jumped-upthat has risen from a lowly station or an inferior position: often with implication of conceit or arroganceRate it:

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keep onTo remain in an existing position.Rate it:

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kick upstairsTo promote (an employee considered troublesome) to a position of lesser influence, but of apparently higher status.Rate it:

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killTo cause to assume the value zero.Rate it:

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king of the castleAn individual who assumes a position of greater importance, authority, or prominence than others.Rate it:

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king of the hillA child's game in which one player stands on top of a hill or other location atop an incline, and attempts to repel other players whose goal is to capture his position.Rate it:

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knock someone off his perchTo defeat or overcome someone who was in a dominant position.Rate it:

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know where one standsTo be aware of one's position.Rate it:

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lap of luxuryA position or situation in which one is spoiled and indulged.Rate it:

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lay backTo make a short backwards pass to a teammate in an attacking position.Rate it:

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left fieldThe defensive position in the outfield to the left.Rate it:

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let someone goTo dismiss someone from an employment position or a relationship.Rate it:

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lie backTo lie down from a sitting positionRate it:

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lie downto assume a reclining positionRate it:

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lift upTo elevate to a higher position.Rate it:

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line upTo start a game in a certain position on the playing field.Rate it:

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loco excedereto abandon one's position.Rate it:

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loco movere, depellere, deicere hostem (B. G. 7. 51)to drive the enemy from his position.Rate it:

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look the partTo appear suitable for a particular kind of work, position or role.Rate it:

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magnas opes habereto be very rich; to be in a position of affluence.Rate it:

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make the weatherTo be extraordinarily effective, especially when in a position of authority.Rate it:

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meliorem in statum redigormy position is considerably improved; my prospects are brighter.Rate it:

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moral high groundA position or point of view which is ethically superior or more reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.Rate it:

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moral low groundA position or point of view which is unethical or less reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.Rate it:

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move upTo move one's position to allow others to occupy a place.Rate it:

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muckamuckA person in a position of power, authority, or status.Rate it:

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munus explere, sustinereto fulfil the duties of one's position.Rate it:

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natura locithe natural position of a place.Rate it:

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off the back footFrom a defensive position.Rate it:

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omnibus opibus circumfluereto be very rich; to be in a position of affluence.Rate it:

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on one's watchDuring the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility.Rate it:

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on the bubbleHolding the last qualifying position with qualification still in progress, and thus liable to lose that position.Rate it:

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on the front footIn a dominant position.Rate it:

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On the Hot SeatIn a difficult position, in a situation where one is subject to criticism, situation in which one is scrutinizedRate it:

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on the moneyIn the correct position; on target; precisely accurate; accurately.Rate it:

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on topIn a dominant position.Rate it:

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opibus maxime florereto be very rich; to be in a position of affluence.Rate it:

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oppidum natura loci munitum (B. G. 1. 38)a town with a strong natural position.Rate it:

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où la chèvre est attachée il faut qu'elle brouteOne must bow to circumstances; One must put up with the inconveniences of one’s position if one can get nothing better; One must not expect more from life than life can give; We must take things as we find them.Rate it:

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Out of the WoodsOut of danger, out of difficulty, past a critical positionRate it:

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Out on a LimbIn a difficult position, in vulnerable positionRate it:

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out on a limbin a precarious positionRate it:

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Over a BarrelIn a helpless position, in a dilemma, at someone’s mercyRate it:

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perk upTo exalt oneself, take on a higher status or position.Rate it:

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Peter Pan syndromeThe supposed psychological phenomenon of immaturity among some men and women, who, like the fictional character, remain childish and fail to assume appropriate adult social roles and responsibilities.Rate it:

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pif that troon!Troon: A irritating, aggravating, rude entity, who's sole purpose is to irritate & harass, unsuspecting, innocent people. A purposeful frustrating annoyer. "Pif"{3-step}: A special forces teckneik. A sheath knive issued to silently eliminate a enemy sentinel. 1:Approaching the enemy silently from the rear, stricking the back of the knees, as to buckle them, while cupping the mouth & cutting the throat & jugular vien simotancely. 2:Next immediately using the hand holding your knife, you in a upward thrust pierce the base of the skull fully sinking the length of blade & twist or jiggle. 3: Imeadiatly removing and reversing the blade to a downward position raming it down the spinelcoard & repeat the twist or jiggle. Done correctly it should take 3 seconds or less, with no scream, twitching or jerking of the enemy guard, or solder. Plop, drop, done, done, on to the next one! " Troon Pifing". The prefured "Pif" Knife is a Double edged Military Commando style sheath knife. "Pif that Troon!"Rate it:

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pip to the postto overcome a prominent competitor, gaining his position, especially by making a smart sudden move.Rate it:

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place in the sunA favorable position.Rate it:

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play inTo pass the ball into an attacking position.Rate it:

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point manIn combat, the soldier who takes point; the soldier who assumes the first and most exposed position in a combat military formation; the lead soldier/unit advancing through hostile or unsecured territory.Rate it:

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