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get one's marching ordersTo be dismissed disgracefully.Rate it:

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marching ordersDismissal: an instruction to leave.Rate it:

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marching ordersInstructions for action.Rate it:

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plain sailingeasy progressRate it:

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smooth sailingUsed to describe an activity that is not encountering any problems.Rate it:

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smooth sailingUsed to describe having sex without a condom.Rate it:

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smooth sailingEasy going, an unbumpy ride into the future.Rate it:

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widow's walkA roof-top walkway or balcony associated with the homes of early sea captains from which the wife could see far out to sea and hope to catch a glimpse of her returning husband's ship...or not. Sailing in wooden ships and/or whaling was a hazardous business.Rate it:

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come aboutTo tack; to change tack; to maneuver the bow of a sailing vessel across the wind so that the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other; to position a boat with respect to the wind after tacking.Rate it:

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very goodUsed as acknowledgement of receipt of one's orders.Rate it:

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Spare the Rod and Spoil the ChildTo give corporal punishment to someone in orders to make him learn something, or civilized himRate it:

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bridgeAn elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc; smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.Rate it:

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call the shotsTo make the decisions;to be in charge;to give orders.Rate it:

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charity muggerA person employed by a charity, or by an intermediary fundraising agency employed by the charity, who stands in the street and invites passersby to set up standing orders or direct debits to make regular donations to the charity.Rate it:

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closing timeThe time when a public house closes. Used to invite final drink orders.Rate it:

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come toTo stop a sailing vessel, especially by turning into the wind. See also come about.Rate it:

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dicto audientem esse alicuito obey a person's orders.Rate it:

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FIGMOAcronym of forget it, got my orders.Rate it:

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FIGMOAcronym of fuck it, got my orders.Rate it:

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Flying DutchmanA Dutch-flagged clipper that is very fast sailing, and never makes it to port, seen on the high seas, where upon being hailed, occupants request information on persons long dead, or leave messages for said people. It is considered bad luck to meet said ship.Rate it:

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in the weedsOverwhelmed with diners' orders.Rate it:

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it's not for us to wonder why, it's for us to do or die!Ask no questions, ponder nothing, hold no reservations, withhold no loyalty; Simply fall-in, join forces, obey my orders, follow through and prepare to make the supreme sacrifice in this horrific challenge!Rate it:

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iussa (usually only in plur.), imperata facereto carry out ordersRate it:

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lex iubet, vetat (dilucide, planissime)the law orders, forbids (expressly, distinctly).Rate it:

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one's word is lawRequests or orders of (a person) should definitely be fulfilled.Rate it:

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report toTo be subordinate to in a hierarchy; to receive orders from; to give official updates to.Rate it:

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serve two mastersto take orders from two superiors or two conflicting partiesRate it:

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stand down!Stand-Down!', Stands4; Cease And Desist. Take No Further Action; Maintain Your Stance; Stand By, Await Orders;Rate it:

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zero rulingTotal freedom without anybody to be call a ruler that will give ordersRate it:

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