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air bagcar's safety deviceRate it:

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brass ringOne and one half inch diameter iron rings were offered riders on a Carousel by a dispensing device alongside: A Brass Ring was inserted into the dispenser at random. The Carousel Rider who succeeded in snatching the Brass Ring was rewarded A Free Ride upon return to the Operator of the Brass Ring:Rate it:

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fish glassViewing device with glass at one end for surface-viewing of fish underwater.Rate it:

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hit a home runAccomplish a difficult task, design a spectacular approach, display an outstanding solution.Rate it:

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power upTo turn the electrical power on to a device as a precondition to make it operational.Rate it:

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turn offTo power down; to stop a device by switching it off.Rate it:

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throw upTo display a gang sign using the hands.Rate it:

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bring forthTo display, produce, bring out for display.Rate it:

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ice upTo become clogged with ice, usually of a mechanical device.Rate it:

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take upThat which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch.Rate it:

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chew the sceneryTo display excessive emotion or to act in an exaggerated manner while performing; to be melodramatic; to be flamboyant.Rate it:

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dog and pony showAny presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate.Rate it:

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make someone's blood boilTo cause a person to feel angry or very annoyed, especially in situation in which one cannot fully display that feeling to others.Rate it:

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ride roughshod overTo act in a bullying or inconsiderate manner; to display disregard towards someone or something.Rate it:

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sabre-rattlingA flamboyant display of military power as an implied threat that it might be used.Rate it:

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show the flagTo display the flag of one's country, especially as an expression of patriotic pride.Rate it:

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switch onTo turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device.Rate it:

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come out swingingTo display spunk and strength of character, especially when rising above or when fighting back against trouble or adversity.Rate it:

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read outTo read some data and inform the person using the device.Rate it:

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back of one's handA display of disrespect or scorn.Rate it:

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blindAny device intended to conceal or hide; as, a duck blind.Rate it:

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bridgeA device which connects two or more computer buses, typically in a transparent manner.Rate it:

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burst outTo display sudden powerful emotion.Rate it:

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call screeningthe process of evaluating the characteristics of a telephone call before deciding how or whether to answer it. Some methods may include: listening to the message being recorded on an answering machine or voice mail. checking a caller ID display to see who or where the call is from.Rate it:

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cela fait de l'effetThat looks well; That is showy; That makes a fine display.Rate it:

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come to JesusTo become committed or display commitment to a cause.Rate it:

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come to JesusTo experience or display a conversion or recommitment to Christianity or to undergo a related ritual, especially public confession of one's sins or weaknesses.Rate it:

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contumacius se gerereto display a proud obstinacy.Rate it:

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cut a dashTo make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.Rate it:

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false noteIn a non-verbal display or presentation, an indication of incongruity or inappropriateness.Rate it:

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fiddle withTo adjust the position, as of an electronic device, in order to provide better reception or signal.Rate it:

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fly the flagTo be registered in a particular country and display that country's flag as a resultRate it:

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hand grenadesmall explosive deviceRate it:

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hoist by one's own petardTo be hurt, or destroyed by one's own plot or device, of one's own doing which one intended for another; to be "blown up by one's own bomb".Rate it:

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iron maidenA medieval torture device consisting of a chamber lined with spikes which encloses upon and impales the victim inside.Rate it:

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lord it overTo behave as if one is in control of; to make a display of having an advantage over or superiority to.Rate it:

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mark upTo add coding to text so that it will display properly on a computer.Rate it:

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oil burnerA heating device which burns fuel oil; an oil furnace.Rate it:

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oil burnerA device whose operation causes apparent combustion of lubricating oil.Rate it:

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on the blinkFunctioning erratically, malfunctioning; not working or not working well. Usually refers to a mechanical or electronic device.Rate it:

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parade of horriblesA rhetorical device employing a series of progressively more terrible results following from an act.Rate it:

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paste upTo display on a wall, kiosk, or other prominent surface, using adhesive.Rate it:

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perp walkThe intentional public display before news cameras of someone in police custody, especially someone famous or notorious, for the purpose of satisfying public interest, demonstrating the authorities' effectiveness, or shaming the person.Rate it:

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pin upTo put on display, using a pin.Rate it:

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play offTo display; to show; to put in exercise.Rate it:

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roadwarriorA person who carries a mobile device such as a laptop or PDA and uses wireless internet connections to work.Rate it:

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run downTo lose power slowly. Used for a machine, battery, or other powered device.Rate it:

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show who's bossTo demonstrate that one is dominant over or superior to someone; to establish that one has control of some device or intractable object.Rate it:

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smash and grabAn event where thieves rob stores by quickly entering the store and breaking display cases, and stealing items and quickly leaving.Rate it:

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smoke signalA type of flare or combustion device sometimes used as a distress signal.Rate it:

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