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up and at 'emVigorously launched or launching into an activity; Also used to mean promptly awake and ready to start the day or given as a command to wake up, get out of bed, and get busy with activitiesRate it:

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vice versawith the main items in the preceding statement the other way around.Rate it:

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what's wrong with youInsulting sense, to imply if something serious is wrong out of spite or to outright say -- Are you stupid?Rate it:

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when pigs flyA way of informing that it will never happen -- never in a million years.Rate it:

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who am I kiddingSaid by someone who, upon the realization that they were kidding themselves, wishes to start thinking in a more sensible, reasonable way.Rate it:

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widow's walkA roof-top walkway or balcony associated with the homes of early sea captains from which the wife could see far out to sea and hope to catch a glimpse of her returning husband's ship...or not. Sailing in wooden ships and/or whaling was a hazardous business.Rate it:

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worn to a frazzleCompletely worn outRate it:

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X outto cross out with letter X's, or with scribble, or with lines.Rate it:

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you got it, tootsToots is a playful slang term for a woman. An example of toots is what a man might call his wife to get her attention. ... (slang, sometimes derogatory) Babe, sweetie: a term used when addressing a young woman, especially one perceived as being sexually available. You got it is a phrase used to answer in agreement with someone's question or statement. It may be used as an alternative for "Will do," "For sure," or "Agreed." The slang term may be used by people of all ages as a way to quickly assure someone that what he will do or he agrees with what the person just said.Rate it:

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you made your bed, now sleep in itA moralizing rejection said to someone looking for an easy out, especially of a situation they put themselves into.Rate it:

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young at heartInclined to act in a way or enjoy things that one would expect from someone younger, especially children, teenagers or young adults.Rate it:

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zero outTo cut off funding for.Rate it:

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zone outTo relax, to chill-out.Rate it:

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zone outTo stop paying attention and think about something else, or to think about nothing.Rate it:

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zonk outTo fall suddenly into a very deep sleep.Rate it:

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zoom outTo focus a zoom lens in order to obtain a smaller image, or a more distant view.Rate it:

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come out withTo say something unexpected.Rate it:

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fish outTo deplete the supply of fish in a given body of water.Rate it:

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through in through outWhen in depth explaining something. Something so deep in meaning.Rate it:

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coca cola zero suar with a hint of vanillaa way to advertise coca cola zero sugar with a hint of vanillaRate it:

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spill the beans / let the cat out of the bagTo let out a secretRate it:

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ain't no mountain high enoughno barrier or obstacle will stand in one's way in reaching his/her objectiveRate it:

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bail out onTo abandon, or stop supporting someone or something.Rate it:

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chicken outBack-out of an activity because of fear or other mindless reason. Refuse to keep your word.Rate it:

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hold outTo hold something out; to extend forward.Rate it:

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read to filth (or) read for filthBasically to scold, or to get called out on something; to reprimand, to degrade, to cuss out, to correct, to set them straight, to tell them what's what & who's who.Rate it:

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rub outTo kill.Rate it:

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arse is out of 'erAlternative form of arse is gone right out of 'erRate it:

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as all get-outExtremely; to a superlative degree; very much.Rate it:

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bail outTo rescue, especially financially.Rate it:

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behind the timesOut of date; old-fashioned; obsolete; outmoded; outdated.Rate it:

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break ranksTo march or charge out of the designated order in a military unit.Rate it:

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chicken outTo shy away from a daring task; to decline, refuse, or avoid something due to fear or uncertainty.Rate it:

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could eat the crotch out of a low flying duckAm/are/is extremely hungry.Rate it:

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it's not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dogdetermination and perseverance will win out in the long run.Rate it:

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keep it between the ditchesTo stay out of trouble or follow a righteous (God-fearing) path.Rate it:

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look on asTo treat someone in a particular role; to consider someone in a particular way.Rate it:

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look outTo look from within to the outside.Rate it:

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look outwarningRate it:

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look out! there's a car coming!Pay attention, otherwise you can be ran over.Rate it:

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name and shameSo as to single them out for individual blame and censure.Rate it:

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part companyto separate; go their own wayRate it:

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peg outTo move one's peg to the last position on the pegboard, and thus win. [from 19th c.]Rate it:

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Pull the Rug out from Under YouTo ruin someone’s dreams, hopes or plans, to suddenly withdraw supportRate it:

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red lightDenial to proceed. Ruling out of any possibility.Rate it:

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school's outThe school year has come to an end.Rate it:

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speak outTo assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.Rate it:

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stop and smell the rosesTo relax; to take time out and enjoy or appreciate life.Rate it:

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worm in the applesomething you thought was a good thing turns out to be a bad thing; usually at the worst possible time.Rate it:

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stamp outTo get rid of, eradicate.Rate it:

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