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

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rules okTo be popularly accepted, or supported by the general majority of people.Rate it:

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"a united nation rules, a disunited nation is governed."NationRate it:

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rules are made to be brokenit is acceptable to break rules.Rate it:

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the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the worldAlternative form of the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.Rate it:

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the hand that rocks the cradle rules the worldWomen, particularly mothers, have a decisive influence on the future direction of society because they raise and nurture the next generation.Rate it:

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Keep Body and Soul TogetherTo have just reason to be alive, just surviving but not living in real senseRate it:

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body of waterAny significant accumulation of water, usually covering the Earth or another planet, such as a river, lake or a bay.Rate it:

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sell one's bodyTo work as a prostitute.Rate it:

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body blowA serious setback; a traumatizing event which prevents or hinders continuation of an activity.Rate it:

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body blowA hard punch struck to the torso.Rate it:

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body EnglishA body motion made to coax an object already propelled go in a desired direction. For example, a nervous leaning or twisting movement while playing sports such as golf or bowling, to "persuade" the ball to go in a desired direction.Rate it:

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body of waterUsed other than as an idiom: see body, of, water.Rate it:

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move one's bodyTo dance.Rate it:

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my body is readyUsed to express preparation for and excitement over something, especially sex.Rate it:

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over my dead bodyUnder no circumstances; absolutely not.Rate it:

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warm bodyUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see warm,‎ body.Rate it:

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warm bodyAny person who is present.Rate it:

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keep at arm's lengthStay at a distance, away from one's body.Rate it:

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Lower the BoomTo strictly punish; to restrict one to the rulesRate it:

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opinio juris sive necessitatisThe principle of International Law where states believe or accept that a practice exists and must be followed because of a rule of Law requiring it, to the extent that it becomes part of the body of norms known as international Customary Law. See the Lotus CaseRate it:

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ride with the punchesTo deflect the force of an opponent's punches by moving the body adroitlyRate it:

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rub up againstTo touch something with one's body.Rate it:

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When the Cat's Away, the Mice will PlayWithout the presence of authority, people will do as they please even of breaking the rulesRate it:

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

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fair and squareWithin the applicable rules.Rate it:

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in lineSuitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.Rate it:

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fall in withTo accept a set of generally agreed rules, or a suggestion.Rate it:

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morum praecepta tradere alicuito give moral advice, rules of conduct.Rate it:

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rock the boatTo disturb the status quo or go against rules or conventions, as in an effort to get attention.Rate it:

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tone upTo strengthen and make the muscles of the body firmer by regular excercise.Rate it:

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Throw the Book at SomeoneSevere punishment for breaking of certain rules or laws; highest level of penaltyRate it:

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free-for-allChaos; a chaotic situation lacking rules or control.Rate it:

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ice overTo become covered in ice, usually of a body of water.Rate it:

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peel offTo separate off from the main body, to move off to one side; as in troop movements on a parade ground or an organized retreat, or columns in a procession.Rate it:

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toe the markYou Better 'Mind Your Business', Stick To The Essentials, Follow The Rules, Work With The Program, Pay Attention:Rate it:

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grace periodA length of time during which rules or penalties do not take effect or are withheld.Rate it:

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in orderIn accordance with the procedural rules governing formal meetings of a deliberative body.Rate it:

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are you for real?Statements, actions. Body language, past history create an image of an individual in a particular situation.Rate it:

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half-nakedWith very few clothes on; revealing lots of one's body.Rate it:

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according to CockerDone properly, correctly and reliably; in accordance with proper procedure and established rules.Rate it:

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according to hoyleIn strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.Rate it:

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Also-RanA Competitor, Activist, Advocate, 'Busy Body', 'Has-Been' {attempting to become an 'Is-Been'}Rate it:

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anything goesNo restrictions, guidelines, rules, expectations, parameters, requirements, dress codes etc.Rate it:

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anything goesThere are no rules or restrictions.Rate it:

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artis praecepta, or also simply arsthe rules of art; aesthetics.Rate it:

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at arm's lengthAt a distance, away from one's body.Rate it:

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be preparedTo always be in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty (motto of the Boy Scouts and pioneers).Rate it:

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beddable[...] feminine, great body great legs great taste, trained and beddable, Jesus, how beddable.Rate it:

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below the beltUnfair; dirty; not according to the generally accepted rules.Rate it:

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