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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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keep a low profileBe quiet and discreet.Rate it:

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lay lowTo remain hidden or to hide oneself.Rate it:

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on the down-lowIn secret.Rate 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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lay lowTo knock out; to cause to fall.Rate it:

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low blowA rhetorical attack that is considered unfair or unscrupulous.Rate it:

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low-hanging fruitEasily obtained gains; what can be obtained by readily available means.Rate it:

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bring lowTo embarrass or humiliate.Rate it:

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

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down lowAfter asking you to "high five" or saying "up top" someone will then say "down low". This means they are asking you to "high five" or tap the palm of their hand with the palm of your hand down lower--about waist high--as they extend their hand out toward you. If you don't respond timely they may take their hand away and say "too slow" then laugh. It's just something Americans do to have fun.Rate it:

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fly lowto have one's fly (zipper) undone.Rate it:

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hang lowTo droop or sag heavily; to remain at a low altitude.Rate it:

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high and loweverywhereRate it:

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high five. down low. too slow.Something Americans do to have fun and form friendships--a bonding thing; camaraderie.Rate it:

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I have low blood pressureIndicates that the speaker has hypotension.Rate it:

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lay lowTo hide; keep a low profile.Rate it:

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lie lowkeep quiet or unseenRate it:

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low blowAn unfair or illegal blow that lands below the opponent’s waist; a groin attack..Rate it:

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Low Man on the Totem PoleLowest ranked person, the person who is given least importance in a group, gang, or organizationRate it:

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low on the totem poleLeast important.Rate it:

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low riderKeeping a low profile (originating from a type of car of the same name).Rate it:

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low roadA course of action which is undignified, wrongful, or otherwise unseemly.Rate it:

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low-downOf no value.Rate it:

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moral low groundA position or point of view which is unethical or less reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.Rate it:

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on the down-lowPublicly identifying as heterosexual but secretly having sex with other men.Rate it:

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on the down-lowSecretly sleeping with someone other than one's partner.Rate it:

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on the down-low(of a male) Publicly identifying as heterosexual but secretly having sex with other men.Rate it:

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run lowTo near the end of a supply of something; to be nearly running out.Rate 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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speak too soonTo make a premature assumption which is later proven falseRate it:

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speak outTo assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.Rate it:

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speak toTo resonate with, to strike a chord in.Rate it:

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speak toTo give evidence regarding something; to attest for.Rate it:

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speak upTo talk more loudly or plainly.Rate it:

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speak now or forever hold your peaceSay something now, if you want to object, or don't ever say anything about it; most commonly said at weddings before the person performing the ceremony pronounces the couple man and wife.Rate it:

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speak forTo speak on somebody's behalf.Rate it:

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speak of the devil and he shall appearAlternative form of speak of the devil.Rate it:

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speak upTo make oneself or one's opinions known; to advocate or assert oneself.Rate it:

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speak softly and carry a big stickDo not boast or utter verbal threats, but do make others aware that you are prepared to use physical force if necessary.Rate it:

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actions speak louder than wordsIt is more effective to act directly than to speak of action.Rate it:

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do you speak EnglishAsks the interlocutor whether or not he or she is able to speak in the English language.Rate it:

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does anyone here speak EnglishDoes anyone here speak English?Rate it:

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how many languages do you speakhow many languages do you speak?Rate it:

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I don't speak EnglishIndicates that the speaker is unable to speak the English language.Rate it:

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please speak more slowlyUsed to ask the interlocutor to speak more slowly.Rate it:

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speak another vesselMy Captain signaled with pennants',/came within hailing distance 'spoke with megaphone. He learned SKIPPER of upwind ship/Mandarin/ two masted schooner es 'Mandarin's Skipper's spouse aboard as assistant navigator:Rate it:

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speak forTo claim, reserve, or occupy.Rate it:

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speak for oneselfTo provide an opinion only on one's own behalf.Rate it:

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speak for oneselfExpressing disagreement with an opinion expressed by another.Rate it:

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