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the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doingTwo parts of an organization are unaware of each other's activities.Rate it:

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reserved left hand seatleft seat on any airplane is reserved for the senior pilot {captain} or owner of aircraft'Rate it:

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left me out thereConfused, lost; not understanding the situation.Rate it:

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left-handed complimentA complimentary remark which is ambiguous or ineptly worded, so that it may be interpreted as having an unflattering or dismissive sense.Rate it:

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pick up where you left offto start up again in the very place that one has stopped.Rate it:

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position can be far left or right life to allow for tilting...You must allow tilting when photographing the subject.TRate it:

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"i'm not going left, i'm not going to the right, i'm not going forward or backward, i'm going to godGodRate it:

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be left holding the babyTo be left with the responsibility of resolving a problem.Rate it:

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exit stage leftAn orderly and uneventful departure, timed so as not to detract or distract.Rate it:

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Out in Left FieldUnusual, eccentric, off beatRate it:

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exit stage leftLeave the scene, and don't make a fuss.Rate it:

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please turn leftWhen giving directions to a person, indicates that he or she should turn left.Rate it:

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that train has left the stationThat opportunity has already passed; that cannot be undone.Rate it:

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give one's left nutPay a very high price for something.Rate it:

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Elvis has left the buildingA phrase used to announce the end of a show, usually one performed by an Elvis impersonator.Rate it:

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exit stage leftTo exit or disappear in a quiet, non-dramatic fashion, making way for more interesting events.Rate it:

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left and rightAll over the place; indiscriminately; frequently or excessively.Rate it:

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left fieldThe defensive position in the outfield to the left.Rate it:

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left fieldThe part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and to your left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher.Rate it:

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left holding the bagBeing blamed for something.Rate it:

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Left Out in the ColdTo ask someone to get out of the room so that he may not listen something important, ignored and left outRate it:

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left turnUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see left, turn.Rate it:

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left turnAn unexpected change from the way things seemed to be going.Rate it:

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left, right and centerAll over the place; indiscriminately; frequently or excessively.Rate it:

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one's left nutA very high price to be willing to pay for something; usually used after the verb give.Rate it:

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swipe leftTo swipe to see more images, as in an Instagram Carousel postRate it:

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that train has already left the stationAlternative form of that train has left the stationRate it:

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two left feetExhibiting particular clumsiness, especially at dancing or at soccer.Rate it:

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who died and left you in chargeSarcastic response to somebody assuming a position of authority that they have not earned.Rate it:

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be glad to see the back ofTo be glad to get rid of someone; to be glad someone has left.Rate it:

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bottom handWith a standard batting grip, the hand placed further down the handle of the bat; the batsman's dominant hand, providing most power to a shot.Rate 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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dead menThe ends of reefs left flapping instead of being tucked out of sight when a sail has been furled.Rate it:

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death spiralA manoeuvre in which a male skater spins in place while holding one hand of his female skating partner as she circles around him with one skate on the ice and one leg extended outward parallel to the ice surface, all the while slowly lowering herself until her back almost touches the ice surface.Rate it:

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full housepoker handRate it:

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HANDInitialism of have a nice day.Rate it:

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hand someone his hatTo require someone to depart; to dismiss someone.Rate it:

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hand-to-mouthInvolving immediate consumption with no provision for the future; having barely enough to survive, being close to povertyRate it:

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Hat in HandTo apologize or act humble, to ask for a pardon or a favorRate it:

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hell in a hand basketto go to one's doom, to deteriorate quickly, to proceed on a course to disaster. The phrase go to hell in a handbasket is an American phrase which came into general use during the American Civil War, though its popularity has spread into other countries.Rate it:

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hold somebody's handTo guide somebody through the basics or assist with excessively small details.Rate it:

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i'm a lone wolfA meek and humble warrior who hunts down the enemy, and at his own peril by not drawing the sword from it's sheath. This allows opportunity for the enemy to relent "both hands up." But once the sword is drawn from it's sheath, probation is over and swift judgement is at hand.Rate it:

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out of handWithout discussion, consideration, or hesitation; immediatelyRate it:

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people's republicA particular area with strong left-leaning tendencies, especially one with a certain level of autonomyRate it:

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Scrape the Bottle of the BarrelTo make use of something from leftover and off cuts. To be left to choose from scrap or residueRate it:

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talk to the handUsed usually sarcastically to dismiss another person's argument by indicating that the speaker (or writer) is not prepared to hear (or read) anything further that the other person has to say (or write). It is often used while simultaneously holding up the hand with the palm facing the speaker.Rate it:

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the upper handAn advantage or lead.Rate it:

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wait on someone hand, foot and fingerAlternative form of wait on hand and foot.Rate it:

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wall to wallAll over, no stone left unturnedRate it:

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were you born in a tentAn admonishment said to someone who has left a door open.Rate it:

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