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out of sight, out of mindWhen something is not nearby, it is forgotten about.Rate it:

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Out of Sight, Out of MindYou forget people that are no longer visible, if you don’t see someone for a while, you tend to forgetRate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/I'm here to X A and Y B, and I'm all out of ASaid before doing something, usually with a determined, resolute tone.Rate it:

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beat the crap out ofTo beat really badly.Rate it:

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beat the stuffing out ofTo trounce, outdo, or triumph over.Rate it:

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could eat the arse out of a low flying duckAlternative form of could eat the crotch out of a low flying duckRate it:

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get blood out of a stoneTo do something difficult, frustrating, or pointless.Rate it:

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if you don't want to slip up, stay out of slippery placesTo avoid temptation, triggers, Toxicity Or anything that doesn't do you any justice mentally or otherwise. To Stay away from if not to be tempted to repeat mistakes.Rate it:

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knock the living daylights out ofTo knock out; to hit and cause to be unconscious.Rate it:

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make a big thing out ofTo make a fuss about, especially unnecessarily.Rate it:

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Make a Silk Purse Out of a Sow's EarTo make something good out of something naturally badRate it:

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making a mountain out of a molehillIn the process of making a judgement call relative to a situation or incident one can easily gather unconfirmed reports, unsubstantiated evidence which can lead to making a mountain out of a molehill.Rate it:

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out of gasLacking fuel.Rate it:

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

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out of one's depthTo be in a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle.Rate it:

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out of orderInappropriate or unsuitable.Rate it:

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out of orderOut of normal sequence.Rate it:

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out of proportionNot in a proper or pleasing relation to other things, especially in terms of size.Rate it:

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out of shapephysically unfitRate it:

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pull out of the fireTo save from impending failure, destruction, or defeat.Rate it:

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scare the shit out of somebodyscare somebody very badlyRate it:

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speak out of both sides of one’s mouthto be inconsistent or dishonest in what one says about the same subject or matter, depending on the audience or the circumstanceRate it:

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take out of contextTo interpret something in a manner in which it was not intended to be understood, often deliberately.Rate it:

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time out of mindThe distant past beyond anyone's memory.Rate it:

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toothpaste is out of the tubeA situation that cannot be recovered or reversed to its original state.Rate it:

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spill the beans / let the cat out of the bagTo let out a secretRate it:

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arse is out of 'erAlternative form of arse is gone right out of 'erRate it:

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could eat the crotch out of a low flying duckAm/are/is extremely hungry.Rate it:

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way out of a paper bagA minimal level of competence or effectiveness, as used in phrases where one is unable to perform such.Rate it:

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fish out of waterA person in unfamiliar, and often uncomfortable, surroundings.Rate it:

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genie is out of the bottleInformation has been released that will have ongoing consequences.Rate it:

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get out of jail free cardsomething that will relieve an undesired situationRate it:

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if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchenIf you cannot handle the pressure, you should not be in a position where you have to deal with it.Rate it:

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keep out ofTo stay away from a place or condition.Rate it:

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like a fish out of watercompletely out of the comfort zone.Rate it:

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not out of the woods yetPatient has shown improvement but still could get worse and dieRate it:

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out of lineInappropriate or unsuitable, especially by reason of being unmannerly or indelicate.Rate it:

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out of the blueUnexpectedly; without warning or preparation.Rate it:

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out of this worldExceptionally high quality; wonderful; marvellous.Rate it:

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grow out ofTo become too physically large for something, especially clothes.Rate it:

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out of house and homeHelping Your Dog Adjust to a New Home, The Progressive Animal Welfare Society.Rate it:

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out of one's faceDrunk; intoxicated; inebriated.Rate it:

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da arse is gone right out of 'erAlternative form of arse is gone right out of 'erRate it:

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blown out of the waterthoroughly and decisively defeated, proven wrong, or discredited.Rate it:

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break out of your shellWhen someone is a little shy.Rate it:

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drop out of warpDis-engage the cruise control on the carRate it:

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fly out of the trapsto start quickly.Rate it:

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Get the Lead Out of Your FeetTo move hurry or work fasterRate it:

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hit one out of the ballparkTo produce a spectacular achievement.Rate it:

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if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchenIf you cannot handle the pressure, you should not be in a position where you have to deal with it.Rate it:

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