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eye for an eye and a tooth for a toothTo take retribution or give penalty similar to the original offense or faultRate it:

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one eye lookin at a squirrel and the other eye lookin at a possum.Describing a person with eyes looking in different directions at once. Someone who’s walleyed or has wonky eyes.Rate it:

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see eye to eyeTo agree with someone; to concur; to get along.Rate it:

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See Eye to EyeTo completely agree with someone’s opinion and statementRate it:

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eye for an eyeCompensation for injury caused by a person, in the form of inflicting of an identical injury on that person.Rate it:

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eye for an eye, a tooth for a toothCompensation for injury caused by a person, in the form of inflicting of an identical injury on that person.Rate it:

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hook line and sinkercompletelyRate it:

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hook, line and sinkerNaively or unquestioningly.Rate it:

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Swallow Hook, Line and SinkerNaive or credulous who immediately believes in something, to believe in something without inquiring about itRate it:

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by hook or by crookBy any means possible; one way or another.Rate it:

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By Hook or By CrookTo be possible in anyway, in all mannersRate it:

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by hook or crookWe will get it done.. The task at hand will be done regardless of the cost .. or the possibility of needing to steal other peoples things to do so.. Or the fact a need to associate with criminals/crimes may not be 'your' norm.. it will be doneRate it:

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hook upTo have a casual sexual experience with another person, usually without any future relationship intended.Rate it:

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on the hookIn debt; obligated to pay or provide; liable; responsible or blamed.Rate it:

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Get Off the HookTo liberate yourself from a repulsive or unpleasant obligation, to avoid a punishmentRate it:

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hook inUsed other than as an idiom: hook in.Rate it:

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hook inTo deceive.Rate it:

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hook someone upTo supply someone with goods or services.Rate it:

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hook upTo assemble the parts of a mechanism, especially by connecting wires.Rate it:

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hook upTo connect to something like a power supply or a signal source.Rate it:

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hook upTo form an association someone.Rate it:

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hook upTo supply someone with goods or services.Rate it:

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off the hookOf a telephone, having an open connection; not hung up.Rate it:

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off the hookPerforming extraordinarily well.Rate it:

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off the hookRelieved of a duty, burden, responsibility, or pressure.Rate it:

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ring off the hookOf a telephone, to ring constantly or excessively.Rate it:

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sling one's hookTo leave.Rate it:

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it is all fun and games until someone loses an eyeRough play results in injury.Rate it:

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eagle eyeA close attention to detail.Rate it:

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keep a weather eye openTo maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying your full attention.Rate it:

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keep an eye onTo watch and pay attention to.Rate it:

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keep an eye openTo maintain vigilance for someone or something.Rate it:

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keep an eye outTo watch for, look for, or search for.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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more than meets the eyeMore than is apparent or readily noticeable.Rate it:

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apple of somebody's eyeA favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one; the object of somebody's affections.Rate it:

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eagle eyegood eyesightRate it:

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eye candyA very attractive person or persons, or the salient visible physical attributes of same.Rate it:

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keep an eye peeledTo look out attentively.Rate it:

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turn a blind eyeTo ignore or deliberately overlook, especially with respect to something unpleasant or improper.Rate it:

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keep a watchful eye!Expect someone or something or anything:Rate it:

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keep an eye openTo maintain vigilance for a possibly dangerous situation.Rate it:

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apple of someone's eyeA favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one; the object of somebody's affections.Rate it:

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better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stickBetter than nothing; not unsatisfactory but also not a reason for enthusiastic excitement.Rate it:

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keep a weather eye openTo be alert; to concentrate on a matter in hand.Rate it:

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dry eyeKeratoconjunctivitis sicca , an eye disease caused by decreased tear production.Rate it:

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it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of godThe rich can afford more immoral behavior than the poor.Rate it:

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keep one's eye on the ballMy ethos has always been to be very straight with people, tell it as it is. It doesn't often make people happy but I found that over a period of time it's better to be that way. So being straight, also being very focused on your objectives, keep your eye on the ball and not get deflected away from it.Rate it:

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better than a poke in the eye with a burnt stickAlternative form of better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stickRate it:

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better than a poke in the eye with a shitty stickAlternative form of better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stickRate it:

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