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in altissimo dignitatis gradu collocatum, locatum, positum esseto occupy a very high position in the state.Rate it:

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in angustias adducere aliquemto place some one in an embarrassing position.Rate it:

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in from the coldmoved from an ineffective positionRate it:

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in hot waterIn trouble; in the position of arousing somebody's anger or displeasure.Rate it:

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in lineTo assume a position in the future.Rate it:

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in pericula incidere, incurrereto find oneself in a hazardous position.Rate it:

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In the Driver's SeatIn controlling position of something, to be in authority of somethingRate it:

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in the fast laneIn a lifestyle, employment position, or other set of circumstances where the rapid pace is exciting, frantic, or risky.Rate it:

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in the way ofIn or into a position of being likely to obtain, to attain, or to achieve.Rate it:

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in tuto esseto be in a position of safety.Rate it:

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jumpTo employ a move in certain board games where one game piece is moved from one legal position to another passing over the position of another piece.Rate it:

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jump ropeThe activity, game or exercise in which a person must jump, bounce or skip repeatedly while a length of rope is swung over and under, both ends held in the hands of the jumper, or alternately, held by two other participants. Often used for athletic training and among schoolchildren. Variations involve speed, chants, varied rope and jumper movement patterns, multiple jumpers and/or multiple ropes.Rate it:

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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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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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market dayThe day of the week in which a market is held in some particular location.Rate it:

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

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mobilia sequuntur personamCommon law doctrine holding that personal property held by a person is governed by the same law that governs that person, so that if a person who is legally domiciled in one jurisdiction dies with property in a second jurisdiction, that property is legally treated as though it were in the first jurisdiction.Rate it:

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mom and apple pieSomething that cannot be questioned because it appeals to universally-held beliefs or values.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 holdOn reserve; being held for someone.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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