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hell on earthA very unpleasant situation; torment, particularly when widespread.Rate it:

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why on earthUsed to add emphasis to "why" when beginning a question.Rate it:

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come down to earthTo be brought back to reality; to lose one's dreams.Rate it:

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salt of the earthA decent, dependable, unpretentious person.Rate it:

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Salt of the EarthSomeone who is considered good, upright and nobleRate it:

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the salt of the earthwonderfulRate it:

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Earth toUsed to call the attention of a distracted person.Rate it:

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earth upTo cover the stem or leaves of plants with soil, as to encourage root growth or protect from cold.Rate it:

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down-to-earthPractical; realistic; pragmatic.Rate it:

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God's green earthThe world.Rate it:

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cost the earthto be a huge expenseRate it:

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move heaven and earthTo do whatever is necessary, including extreme or unusual actions; to go to extremes.Rate it:

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salt of the earthA most worthy person.Rate it:

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paradise on earthAn ideal or idyllic place.Rate it:

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Down to EarthRealistic; Sensible; PracticalRate it:

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Four Corners of the EarthFrom all across the world, from all over the placeRate it:

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go to the ends of the earthTo do everything possible to achieve something.Rate it:

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run to earthto find someone or something after a long and difficult searchRate it:

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scum of the earthAn unwanted individual, the worst type of person or people.Rate it:

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the ends of the earthThe furthest reaches of the land.Rate it:

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the heart of the earthJesus said that he would be in the heart of the earth for three days meaning in the earth in the tomb. Jonah was in the “heart of the sea” meaning below the waves.Rate it:

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what on earthUsed to add emphasis to "what" when beginning question.Rate it:

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what on god's green earth just happenedWhat just happenedRate it:

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why on god's green earth"on God's green Earth" is used to add emphasis to the question "Why...?"; precedes the rest of the question while conveying that the speaker is astonished as to why some situation exists.Rate it:

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bat awayTo knock an object, usually a ball.Rate it:

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clear one's linesTo clear the ball away from a dangerous position.Rate it:

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go in offTo pot the cue ball accidentally after hitting the object ball.Rate it:

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ground ball with eyesA weakly hit ground ball that barely evades the infielders.Rate it:

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in touchThe ball, or a player, is in touch when it, or he, is outside the playing area or touching the touchlines of the playing area.Rate it:

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keep one's eye on the ballTo maintain one's concentration fixed on one important theme.Rate it:

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my very educated mother just served us nachosMercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.Rate it:

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nemesis theoryTheory of animal extinction, suggesting that a sister star to the sun caused extinction of groups of animals such as dinosaurs. The theory holds that the movement of this as yet undiscovered star disrupts the Oort cloud of comets every 26 million years, resulting in the Earth suffering an increased bombardment from comets at these times.Rate it:

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the ball is in your courtIt is your turn to do something; often making a decision.Rate it:

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whole 'nother ball of waxAn entirely different matter altogether; a separate issue or sub-issue from the topic being discussed, usu. one that would take too long to explain properly; a matter to be dealt with at a later time.Rate it:

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whole ball of waxThe entire or overall plan, concept or action.Rate it:

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balls upThird-person singular simple present indicative form of ball up.Rate it:

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hot potatoA child's game in which players pass a ball or other item between them, with the object of avoiding being left holding the item when time expires.Rate it:

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wait for the ball to dropTo wait in expectation of an occurrence.Rate it:

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ball upTo hunch over and pull in one's arms and legs.Rate it:

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get the ball rollingTo begin; to start some action; to set in motion.Rate it:

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around the hornA difficult or precarious route that is less advisable than a simpler alternative; also, in baseball, throwing the ball from third base to second to firstRate it:

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ball upTo crush into a ball shape.Rate it:

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black ballStall, close ranks, make it impossible to make a break throughRate it:

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cue upThe act of taking aim on the cue ball with the cue in a game of snooker, or billiards, etc.Rate it:

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drive inTo hit the ball or reach base in such a way that a run scores.Rate it:

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drop backOf a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders.Rate it:

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run upOf a bowler, to run, or walk up to the bowling crease in order to bowl a ball.Rate it:

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The Hell You Say?Depression Daze Ejaculation Offered In Response to Another's Astonishing, Earth Shaking, Unbelievable, Astounding 'Remark':Rate it:

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chip shotA shot in which the ball is kicked from underneath with accuracy but with less than maximum force, to launch it high into the air in order either to pass it over the heads of opponents or to score a goal.Rate it:

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back upSo as to stop the ball, and prevent overthrows.Rate it:

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