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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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lone gunmanAn individual person who acts on his or her own initiative, without partners, especially one who has sole responsibility for doing something questionable, confidential, or iniquitous.Rate it:

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lone itTo go alone.Rate it:

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lone wolfAn independent person; someone who has an 'independent' streak.Rate it:

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state of disrepairSomething in need of repair. Typically referring to a mechanical object or system (like a car or home) that has broken down or doesn't work anymore.Rate it:

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state of affairsA specific situation; a set of circumstances.Rate it:

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blue stateA state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.Rate it:

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yellow stateA state of the United States where the Libertarian Party is influential.Rate it:

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end stateUsed other than as an idiom: Any ending state..Rate it:

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end stateThe specified situation at the successful completion of the final phase of a military operation.Rate it:

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green stateA state that is, or is perceived as, environmentally friendly.Rate it:

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in a stateAgitated and anxious.Rate it:

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in statewith pomp and ceremony.Rate it:

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old age is not a state of mind, it's a frontal assault!About getting old.Rate it:

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purple stateSomewhat whimsical synonym for swing state. (In the modern United States) a state that may support the Democratic or Republican Party (purple states, states that vote for Democratic or Republican Party in general, being red states in some given elections and blue states in other given elections).Rate it:

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red stateA state of the United States voting Republican in a given election, or tending to vote Republican in general.Rate it:

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something is rotten in the state of DenmarkSomething is not right, seriously amiss, especially when leading to suspicion of motive.Rate it:

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state of the unionAddress given by US president annually in January to explain to the country the current status of the US government, and how it relates to the worldRate it:

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swing stateA state which may vote Democratic or Republican, in a given election or generally; a purple state.Rate it:

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back-cloth starAn actor who stands upstage, forcing the other actors to face him and turn their backs to the audience, in order to gain more attention to himself.Rate it:

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blazing starUsed other than as an idiom: see blazing, star.Rate it:

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Hitch Your Wagon to a StarTo reach at the top of something, to have high aims and ambitionsRate it:

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porn star namea comical name for a person, typically made from the name of their first pet and the name of the first street they lived on.Rate it:

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Appendix:Star Wars/may the Force be with youA wish for luck, implying effective use of the Force.Rate it:

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blazing starChamaelirium luteum of the lily family.Rate it:

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back-cloth starAn actor who stands upstage, forcing the other actors to face him and turn their backs to the audience, in order to draw more attention to himself.Rate it:

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hitch one's wagon to a starTo commit to an aspirational goal or course of action that will lead to fulfillment.Rate it:

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lucky starSomething that appears to give a person luckRate it:

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bar starA female who frequents bars or lounges, usually late at night.Rate it:

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blazing starAlternative form of blazingstar, many plants of genus Liatris.Rate it:

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blazing starMentzelia laevicaulisRate it:

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blazing starAletris farinosa, also called colicroot and star grass.Rate it:

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blazing starAny of various plants including:Chamaelirium luteum of the lily family.Aletris farinosa, also called colicroot and star grass.Mentzelia laevicaulisRate it:

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blazing starA comet.Rate it:

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hitch your wagon to a star!Myriad individuals attach mysterious, magical, mythical powers and emotional magnetism to heavenly bodies, stars, planets, suns and moons.Rate it:

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movie starfamous film actorRate it:

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one-starOf low quality.Rate it:

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one-starlow-qualityRate it:

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porn star nameUsed other than as an idiom. the name taken by an adult film performer.Rate it:

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reach for the star's. but be happy with the cloudsAim high but be satisfied with what you achieveRate it:

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star struckOne who adopts the dress, hairstyle, manner of speaking to the persona of a model or celebrity.Rate it:

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star turnAn acting performance which causes the performer to become renowned.Rate it:

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star vehicleA movie, play, TV series, or other production that enhances an actor's career.Rate it:

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star vehicleUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see star,‎ vehicle.Rate it:

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wish upon a starHope that a wish will become fulfilled; usually upon seeing the first star of the evening.Rate it:

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your ass is a starYou don't know what you're talking about.Rate it:

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heart of glassA very fragile romantic state.Rate it:

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in shapeIn good condition, repair; in a good state.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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On the RopesOn the verge of collapse, helpless, state of near collapseRate it:

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