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raise the barTo raise standards or expectations, especially by creating something to a higher standard.Rate it:

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I'll see you and raise youUsed to accept a bet, and at the same time raise the stakes.Rate it:

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raise a stinkTo complain; to demand attention or remedy for a problem.Rate it:

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raise hellTo cause a great disturbance.Rate it:

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raise cainThe children tend to 'raise cain' if they can't play ball after supper.Rate it:

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I'll see you and raise youMore generally, used when someone produces or reveals something. One says this to announce they will answer by producing or revealing something of their own, usually greater in significance.Rate it:

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raise a handTo raise one's arm and hand.Rate it:

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raise a handTo volunteer.Rate it:

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Raise an EyebrowShocking or surprising someone by saying something exceptional or doing something extraordinary; showing the facial expressions of disapproving somethingRate it:

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raise cainTo behave in a disruptive manner.Rate it:

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Raise CainTo be extremely furious or frustrated and grumble with troubleRate it:

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raise cainTo cause trouble.Rate it:

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raise eyebrowsUsed other than as an idiom: see raise, eyebrows.Rate it:

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raise eyebrowsTo cause mild disapproval.Rate it:

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raise eyebrowsTo cause surprise.Rate it:

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raise one's handTo volunteer.Rate it:

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raise one's handTo dare to question.Rate it:

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raise one's voiceTo speak loudly.Rate it:

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raise somebody's hacklesMake someone angry.Rate it:

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raise someone's hacklesTo anger someone.Rate it:

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raise someone's shagTo anger or annoy someone.Rate it:

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raise the curtainBegin or start.Rate it:

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raise the flag and see who salutesIt generates, usually as a preliminary step.Rate it:

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raise the roof2008 Oct. 15, Leslie Ferenc, "Voters opt for stability of Guarnieri" in the Toronto Star (Canada)Rate it:

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raise the roofTo cause a commotion, as by boisterous celebrating or loud complaining; to make considerable noise.2008 Oct. 15, Leslie Ferenc, "Voters opt for stability of Guarnieri" in the Toronto Star (Canada)Jubilant Liberal supporters raised the roof of a Mississauga restaurant after incumbent Albina Guarnieri was swept back into office for her seventh term.Rate it:

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raise the spectreTo cause concern that something unfortunate might happen.Rate it:

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raise the stakesTo increase in significance or risk.Rate it:

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raise the stakesTo raise the stakes of a hand of poker.Rate it:

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raise upTo raiseRate it:

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dead as a doorknobEntirely, unquestionably or certainly dead.Rate it:

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dead beatexhaustedRate it:

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dead cat bounceA temporary recovery in the price of a financial instrument which has fallen rapidly and is expected to fall further in the long run.Rate it:

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dead lastThe standings, often by a considerable margin to the next-to-last-place finisher or after an exceptionally poor showing or season.Rate 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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dry as a dead dingo's dongerVery dry, extremely dry.Rate it:

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dry as a dead dingo's dongerVery thirsty.Rate it:

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fit to wake the deadAt a very high volume; extremely loudly.Rate it:

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from my cold, dead handsA statement that something will not be taken away from you until the day you die.Rate it:

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heavy as a dead donkeyVery heavy.Rate it:

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you're a long time deadA reminder that we are all mortal, as a justification for enjoying life while one can.Rate it:

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dead onExactly at.Rate it:

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beat a dead horseTo persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.Rate it:

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dead lossAn absolute or total loss.Rate it:

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dead of nightMiddle of the night.Rate it:

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dead duckOne who is in serious danger or trouble.Rate it:

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not be caught deadTo refuse completely to do something.Rate it:

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better dead than redIt is preferable to be deceased rather than to be either a Communist or ruled by Communists.Rate it:

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better dead than RedAlternative form of better dead than red.Rate it:

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brain-deadHaving no useful thoughts; stupid; ditzy.Rate it:

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deadNot in play.Rate it:

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