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out of characterNot acting; not "on"; behaving within one's natural personality rather than that of a character in a performance piece.Rate it:

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character assassinationa malicious verbal assault designed to damage the reputation of a public figureRate it:

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in characterActing as the character, not as oneself.Rate it:

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out of characterNot in character; not successfully performing within the mindset of a given character in a theatrical performance. See also break character, drop character.Rate it:

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out of characterInconsistent with one's personality, disposition, or usual expected behaviour.Rate it:

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carry one's weightTo contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.Rate it:

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pull one's weightTo do the work that one is obligated to.Rate it:

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worth its weight in goldHighly valuable.Rate it:

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give weightto attach importance toRate it:

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carry one's own weightA variant of carry one's weight.Rate it:

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Carry the Weight of the World on Your ShouldersTo think yourself responsible to resolve the problems of whole worldRate it:

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dead weightWeight that does not move.Rate it:

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dead weightThat which is useless or excess; that which slows something down.Rate it:

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give weightto improve the credibility or legitimacy ofRate it:

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hit above one's weightAlternative form of punch above one's weight.Rate it:

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hit below one's weightAlternative form of punch below one's weight.Rate it:

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pull one's own weightTo do the work that one is obligated to.Rate it:

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punch above one's weightTo achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.Rate it:

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punch below one's weightTo achieve or perform at a level lower than should be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.Rate it:

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throw one's weight aroundTo exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner.Rate it:

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Throw Your Weight AroundUsing power in a mean way or to threaten; to be in the command in a threatening wayRate it:

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weight of the worldThe distressing combined burden of the problems, doubts, imperfections, and responsibilities associated with human existence.Rate it:

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bad eggdisreputable characterRate it:

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get the goods onTo acquire knowledge or develop evidence that reveals the truth about someone's character or behavior, especially criminal behavior.Rate it:

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in your bloodingrained in or fundamental to your character, as if inheritedRate it:

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pump ironTo lift weights; to engage in weight or strength training.Rate it:

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a man is known by the company he keepsPeople are similar in character to their friends.Rate it:

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beauty is only skin deepWhat matters is a person's character, rather than his/her appearance.Rate it:

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double vertical lineThe typographical character ‖; a symbol composed of two closely spaced line-height vertical lines.Rate it:

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Spock earsPointy ears, resembling those of Spock, a Star Trek character.Rate it:

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still waters run deepA person with a calm appearance has, or may have, considerable inner emotion, character, or intellect.Rate it:

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as light as a featherHaving no weightRate it:

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no flies onNo mental weaknesses, character defects, or other significant flaws belonging to.Rate it:

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that which doesn't kill you makes you strongerUsed to express the sentiment that hardship or difficult experiences build moral character.Rate it:

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your mother is a whoreYou are a person of poor character, based on your imputed descent from a mother of poor character, and an unknown father of poor character.Rate it:

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show one's true stripesTo reveal one's real beliefs, sentiments, or character, especially through one's behavior.Rate it:

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light as a featherextremely light, having minimal weightRate it:

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of a kindOf the same type or character.Rate it:

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come out swingingTo display spunk and strength of character, especially when rising above or when fighting back against trouble or adversity.Rate it:

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culture heroA mythical character or real person who is renowned as the exemplar of the values or achievements of a society, group, or time period.Rate it:

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cut like a knifeTo be very sharp (of a character, or remark)Rate it:

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failure to thriveAbnormal weight loss, malaise.Rate it:

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aetate ingravescentewith the weight, weakness of declining years.Rate it:

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alicuius auctoritas multum valet apud aliquemto have great influence with a person; to have considerable weight.Rate it:

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better angelsMorally upright or otherwise positive attributes of human character.Rate it:

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black upTo make something more racially black in character; blackenizeRate it:

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boo booshort for Boo Boo Bear, cartoon character Yogi Bear's sidekick from the show Huckleberry Hound, 1958; this phrase is capitalized. It means something different when not capitalized; See also: boo booRate it:

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bulk upTo increase the weight of.Rate it:

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bulk upTo gain weight.Rate it:

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clean upTo become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, e.g. for a special occasion, especially when it is out of character to be seen as such.Rate it:

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