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twenty-five cent wordAn uncommon word, often used in place of a more common one with the intent to appear sophisticated.Rate it:

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very goodUsed as acknowledgement of receipt of one's orders.Rate it:

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walk like an EgyptianTo walk with one arm horizontally at the side, with arm bent at the elbow facing up, and the other arm horizontally at the side with arm bent at the elbow facing down.Rate it:

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yank offTo remove something, like a piece of cloth or bread, by tearing it with one quick strong pull.Rate it:

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you can hang your hat on thatIt's something to put faith in, to rely upon or trust (when used in a positive connotation).Rate it:

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zero in onTo concentrate or focus one's attention on at task.Rate it:

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a big blow hardOne whom exaggerates, over emphasizes personal prowess and accomplishments.Rate it:

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alma materthe university, school, or college that one formerly attended.Rate it:

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a brand new meOne can forge a complete new outlook, launch a personal renaissance by enrolling in self improvement courses or agendas.Rate it:

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a short drop and a sudden stopA fall to one's death by hanging.Rate it:

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ask for the moonTo claim or desire something that one cannot have.Rate it:

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bad hair dayA day when one's hair seems unmanageable.Rate it:

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have second thoughtsTo change one's opinion, or be uneasy about a previous decision.Rate it:

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face the musicTo accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.Rate it:

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take awayTo remove something and put it in a different place.Rate it:

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the darkest hour is just before the dawnThe worst situation comes before a good one.Rate it:

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Quaker gunA nonfunctional imitation of a gun or of a piece of artillery, typically made of wood and usually intended to deceive enemy forces into overestimating one's available firepower.Rate it:

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a fresh fucked fox in a forest fireSomething which is extremely hot, in any sense. Hot weather, sexual arousal, one who is wanted by the police, etc. are all described as "hotter than..." or "as hot as a fresh fucked fox in a forest fire",Rate it:

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a friend in need is a friend indeedA true friend is one who helps you when you are in need.Rate it:

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a lifestyle overhaula complete revision of one's way of livingRate it:

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Ace up Your SleeveA matchless hidden advantage and ability of a person that nobody else knows about and that no one else could ownRate it:

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aliquem regem, tyrannum constituereto establish some one as king, tyrant.Rate it:

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an old fuddy, duddyOne Whom Remains Stilted, Unwilling to React in an Up To The Moment Attitude; Dwells in the Past. Rejects modern approaches.Rate it:

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apple of someone's eyeA favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one; the object of somebody's affections.Rate it:

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apply oneselfTo put forth a concerted effort; to try; to focus.Rate it:

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apron stringOne of the pair of strings or narrow sewn cloth strips used to fasten an apron around the wearer's waist.Rate it:

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ass over teakettleTumbling upside down.Rate it:

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back upFor the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.Rate it:

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before you can say knifeVery quickly; quicker than one expects.Rate it:

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beg offTo avoid, or cancel some event that one has previously arranged with someone.Rate it:

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big upTo increase one's muscle mass through exercise.Rate it:

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bitch slappedThe act of slapping someone's face with the back of one's handRate it:

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bottle upPut into bottles.Rate it:

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brown noserOne who sucks up; a bootlicker, ass-kisser, sycophant.Rate it:

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cat and mouse gameTwo individuals and/or groups repeatedly keeping check on each other in a suspicious or self-protective way, often with the goal of one or both parties trying to gain a malicious advantage over the other.Rate it:

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check inTo announce or record one's arrival at a hotel, airport etc.Rate it:

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come toTo befall; to affect; to happen to; to come upon.Rate it:

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considere sub monte (sub montis radicibus)to occupy the foot of a hill.Rate it:

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Cook Your GooseTo bring someone down, spoil someone’s quality time or to wreck a happy plan or projectRate it:

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cry offTo cancel something that one has previously arranged with someone.Rate it:

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cursum conficere (Att. 5. 12. 1)to finish one's voyage.Rate it:

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cut a rugTo dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.Rate it:

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dead duckOne who is in serious danger or trouble.Rate it:

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don't make me laughUsed to express that one cannot take a suggestion seriously.Rate it:

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dresschange appearance, clothe, assist one to 'vest', change location of tie, ribbon, lapel, scarf, shawl, belt, etc.Rate it:

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drink upFinish one's drink.Rate it:

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fall from graceTo fall from one's current social position to something lower, to lose one's prestige, status or power.Rate it:

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fiddle while Rome burnsTo neglect helping when one's time is needed most; to ignore the major problem at hand (whilst doing something less important); to be idle, inactive, or uninterested in a time of great need.Rate it:

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fill in the blankA type of question or phrase with one or more words replaced with a blank line, giving the reader the chance to add the missing word(s).Rate it:

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for a startfor one thing; as one rebutting factor among manyRate it:

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