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taking to ones heelsrunning awayRate it:

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try one's handTo attempt a skill, craft, or trade.Rate it:

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on one hand...on the other handfrom one point of view...then another point of viewRate it:

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hand in handNaturally, ordinarily or predictably together; commonly having a correlation or relationship.Rate it:

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hand in handHolding or clasping hands.Rate it:

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go hand in handOf two things, to be closely related or to go together well; see hand in hand.Rate it:

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the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doingTwo parts of an organization are unaware of each other's activities.Rate it:

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go hand in handOf two people, to hold hands.Rate it:

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hand over handrapidlyRate it:

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hand over handby passing the hands alternately one before or above the other, especially with ropeRate it:

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the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the worldAlternative form of the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.Rate it:

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old college tryA vigorous, committed attempt or effort.Rate it:

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try to top that one!When one excels often and in a high degree, there is naturally a strong feeling of achievement. The proud winner may chide and challenge his associates and peers.Rate it:

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give something a tryTo try or attempt.Rate it:

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don't try this at homeA caution that the activity being described or demonstrated is not safe.Rate it:

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try onBy wearing it.Rate it:

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try to get on first!An encouraging expression to others to attempt a seemingly impossible task. The leader asks the crew to give it their best and try the "baseball theme".Rate it:

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don't try to teach grandma how to suck eggsDon't presume to give advice to those who are more experienced.Rate it:

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give it the old college tryAn American Expression'; Give It The Traditional College Student's Focused, Determined Attempt Toward Achieving The Goal!Rate it:

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try as one mayhowever hard one tries; despite one's best effortsRate it:

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try as one mightAlternative form of try as one mayRate it:

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try it onTo test someone to see how much bad behaviour they will tolerate; to try to deceive someone to see how gullible they are.Rate it:

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try it onTo try to start a sexual relationship.Rate it:

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try one's luckTo make a risky attempt.Rate it:

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try outTo test something in order to see if it works.Rate it:

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try outTo undergo a test before being selected for a team etc.Rate it:

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try out one's own chopsTo produce one's own records with one's own vocals.Rate it:

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try to get someone 'off'Plead for leniency, assume an advocacy position, request to be excused, ask to have the misdemeanor overlooked.Rate it:

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bottom handWith a standard batting grip, the hand placed further down the handle of the bat; the batsman's dominant hand, providing most power to a shot.Rate it:

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HANDInitialism of have a nice day.Rate it:

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hand someone his hatTo require someone to depart; to dismiss someone.Rate it:

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hand-to-mouthInvolving immediate consumption with no provision for the future; having barely enough to survive, being close to povertyRate it:

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Hat in HandTo apologize or act humble, to ask for a pardon or a favorRate it:

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hell in a hand basketto go to one's doom, to deteriorate quickly, to proceed on a course to disaster. The phrase go to hell in a handbasket is an American phrase which came into general use during the American Civil War, though its popularity has spread into other countries.Rate it:

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hold somebody's handTo guide somebody through the basics or assist with excessively small details.Rate it:

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

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talk to the handUsed usually sarcastically to dismiss another person's argument by indicating that the speaker (or writer) is not prepared to hear (or read) anything further that the other person has to say (or write). It is often used while simultaneously holding up the hand with the palm facing the speaker.Rate it:

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the upper handAn advantage or lead.Rate it:

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wait on someone hand, foot and fingerAlternative form of wait on hand and foot.Rate it:

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dab handexpertRate it:

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hand inTo give something to a responsible person.Rate it:

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a bird in the hand is worth two in the bushIt is preferable to have a small but certain advantage than a mere potential of a greater one.Rate it:

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green handAn inexperienced crew member of a 19th-century whaler on his first voyage.Rate it:

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Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the BushIt is better to remain satisfied with what you have earned or you have got, rather than craving for what is out of reach or difficult to get hold ofRate it:

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cap in handIn a humble and respectful mannerRate it:

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force someone's handBring about a situation which necessitates an agent to act, often causing a plan to be executed prematurely.Rate it:

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hand offTo pass or transfer something to someone.Rate it:

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have one's hand in the tillTo embezzle, to steal from one's place of business.Rate it:

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know like the back of one's handTo be intimately knowledgeable about something, especially a place.Rate it:

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free handfree reinRate it:

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