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go the way of the dodoTo go extinct or become obsolete; to fall out of common use or practice; to go out of the firsthand market; to become a thing of the past.Rate it:

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go to the wallTo make an all-out effort.Rate it:

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go up forOf the fielding side, to appeal for the batsman or batswoman to be out.Rate it:

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go withTo date, to be involved romantically with (someone)Rate it:

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golden yearsThe period during which someone or something flourishes.Rate it:

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goldene hochzeitIt's a German phrase that literally translates to "Golden Wedding", but means that 50th anniversary of someone's wedding.Rate it:

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Gone Bananas!Someone has 'Lost It', 'Gone Nuts', 'Gone CrazyRate it:

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gong showAn event that was a disaster, often in a way that is fun or memorable. (e.g. "Last night, we all went drinking, and the whole thing turned into a total gong show.") Or, an initially serious event that went completely out of control (e.g. "That biology class was a gong show")Rate it:

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good eggA good person, someone to be trusted.Rate it:

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good stewardSomeone is who is responsible and manages resources well.Rate it:

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goodgesser, not a bad gesser.Someone says not bad pretty close, I come back with not a bad gesser or pretty good gessser.Rate it:

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goose upTo boost, to take steps to make something appear more attractive.Rate it:

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got it going onAppreciatively, of someone or something for being active and successful in a pursuit, or having the ability to be active and successful in a pursuit.Rate it:

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grab offTo hurriedly and forcibly take, appropriate or seize control of.Rate it:

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gradum facereto take a step.Rate it:

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grammar policeOne or more people who make negative comments, which are usually unsolicited and unwanted, concerning the correctness of someone's English usage.Rate it:

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grass widowA mother out of wedlock.Rate it:

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gravy trainA gorging on luxuries, since someone else foots the bill.Rate it:

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grind downTo weaken someone's morale over a long period.Rate it:

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ground ruleThe basic rules or standards; whatever someone must know before proceeding.Rate it:

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grow coldTo wane; to lose interest or enthusiasm for something or someone; to become disenchanted or to fall out of love with someone.Rate it:

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gut a buildingRemove, demolish, strip, rip-out. Tear-up, disconnect, eradicate.Rate it:

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gym bunnyA person who spends a large amount of time working out at a gym and who may be obsessed with improving his or her physique. Often said of a gay man, but also said of women and heterosexual men.Rate it:

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habit de velours, ventre de sonSilks and satins put out the kitchen fire.Rate it:

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hammered dog shitThis is a phrase that is used when describing the appearance of someone really hung over.Rate it:

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hand on a plateThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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Handle With Kid GlovesTo carefully and tenderly take care ofRate it:

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handle your shitTo take care of one's necessary business, usually, but not necessarily, said by another person.Rate it:

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hang fiveTo perform a longboard move where the surfer goes to the front of the board and rides from there, one foot on the nose and the five toes of that foot extended out over the front of the nose, the other foot placed further back.Rate it:

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hang onTo keep; to store something for someone.Rate it:

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hang withTo spend time with; to hang out with; to socialize with.Rate it:

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Hanging by a ThreadTo remain in insecure and risky situation, to take help of a very small to secure youRate it:

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happy EasterAn expression used during Easter to wish someone a happy time.Rate it:

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happy go luckysomeone who has a light and carefree disposition, or attitude in lifeRate it:

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happy New YearA wish said at and before the start of a new year to wish someone well for New Year or for the new year.Rate it:

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happy trailsan expression wishing someone a good journey (typically on a road or path); short for 'happy trails to you'; a way of saying goodbyeRate it:

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hard cheeseExpressed to someone suffering misfortune.Rate it:

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hard linesExpressed to someone suffering misfortune.Rate it:

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harsh one's mellowDisturbing someone otherwise in a state of calm.Rate it:

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harsh one's mellowTo make someone feel bad emotionally.Rate it:

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hasta luegogoodbye, see you later, bye, take careRate it:

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hatchet manSomeone who carries out brutal and unpleasant duties on behalf of another, such as firing dead wood employees.Rate it:

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haul somebody over the coalsTo express anger with someone in no uncertain terms when they do something wrong.Rate it:

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have a seatTo sit down; to take a seat.Rate it:

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have a thingto have a crush, or a soft spot for someone.Rate it:

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have a wordTo speak to someone in private, often with a negative implication.Rate it:

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have eyes forTo be romantically interested in [someone].Rate it:

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have one's name on itTo be reserved for someone.Rate it:

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have one's number on itTe be destined for someone.Rate it:

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have seen one's dayTo be at the point in a life cycle or career of no longer being useful or effective; to be worn-out.Rate it:

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