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put through its pacesTo test completely; to exercise the full range of abilities or functions.Rate it:

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rag baggerA sailboat, usually a cruising sailboats which tend to carry and store lots of supplies along the deck, or any sailboat that looks like a neglected vessel, or messy vessel.Rate it:

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read 'em and weepWhen playing cards (usually poker) and the final hand is played, a person often shows their cards in anticipation of winning and boasts this phrase to brag that their hand is good enough to win that roundRate it:

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rem paucis absolvere (Sall. Iug. 17. 2)to explain a matter briefly, in a few words (not paucis verbis).Rate it:

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run on fumesBy extension, to operate with few resources or little money.Rate it:

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run the gamutTo encompass the full range or variety possible.Rate it:

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scream one's head offTo scream out to one's full capacityRate it:

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sea legsThe ability, when walking aboard ship, to anticipate the motion of the deck so as to walk steadily without losing balance.Rate it:

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sell a bargainA species of wit, much in vogue about the latter end of the reign of Queen Anne, and frequently alluded to by Dean Swift, who says the maids of honour often amused themselves with it. It consisted in the seller naming his or her hinder parts, in answer to the question, What? which the buyer was artfully led to ask. As a specimen, take the following instance: A lady would come into a room full of company, apparently frightened, crying out "It is white, and follows me!" As soon as someone responded "What?" she sold him the bargain, by saying "Mine arse".Rate it:

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send belowTo order someone to go below the top deck on a ship.Rate it:

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ship of foolsA ship full of dysfunctional fools all vying for the title of captain but none of them are suitable for the job and none can admit they are equally as bad/ill-suited for the job.Rate it:

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shotgunA play formation in which the quarterback is a few feet behind the snapper when the ball is hiked, ideally allowing for an easier pass play.Rate it:

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shrink awayto draw back in fear; cringe, back down, shy awayRate it:

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shrinking violetA very shy person, who avoids contact with others if avoidable.Rate it:

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shuffleThe act of shuffling cards.Rate it:

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stand patTo play one's hand without drawing any more cards.Rate it:

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step overTo relocate oneself to a position of a few steps away; step asideRate it:

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success has many fathers, failure is an orphanMany will seek credit for success, few will accept responsibility for failure.Rate it:

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sumptui parcere (Fam. 16. 4)to incur few expenses.Rate it:

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the other dayRecently; lately; a few days ago.Rate it:

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tip one's handIn card playing, to accidentally reveal one's cards or hand.Rate it:

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to the brimFull, almost overflowingRate it:

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tooth-and-nailvicious; violent; full of strength and powerRate it:

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ubertas (not divitiae) et copia orationisa full and copious style of speech.Rate it:

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venez demain, nous serons en petit comitéCome to-morrow, there will be only a few intimate friends.Rate it:

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vous avez beau jeu1. (lit.) You have good cards. 2. (fig.) You have the advantage.Rate it:

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vous avez la mainIt’s your turn to play (at cards).Rate it:

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warts and allOf or pertaining to a description or other depiction which reveals the full range of characteristics of a person or thing, including the shortcomings and imperfections.Rate it:

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where awayA query uttered by the officer of the deck as to the direction of an object sighted by the lookout.Rate it:

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whole clothin full extent, wholesale, entirely, without changes or additionsRate it:

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wide openat full speed; maximum velocity or momentumRate it:

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work like a dreamTo function very efficiently and effectively, with few or no problems.Rate it:

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wouldn't say boo to a gooseDescribing a quiet, exceptionally shy person.Rate it:

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write outTo write in full length or expanded form.Rate it:

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食飽未are you full yet?Rate it:

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