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wide openat full speed; maximum velocity or momentumRate it:

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all wool and a yard wideOf high quality.Rate it:

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cut a wide swathTo behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.Rate it:

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cut a wide swathTo clear a broad track through a grassland, woodland, geographical region, or other area, either by natural means or by human action.Rate it:

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far and wideOver a great distance, or large area; nearly everywhere.Rate it:

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wide arraya broad/diverse set of itemsRate it:

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wide awakeAwake and very alert.Rate it:

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wide berthA considerable or comfortable distance from a person or object, especially for safety or deliberate avoidance.Rate it:

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wide berthAdequate distance from sea vessels or other objects to ensure safety and maneuverability.Rate it:

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wide of the markMissing the target.Rate it:

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wide of the markInaccurate.Rate it:

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wide rangingextensiveRate it:

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bell outTo open out into a bell shape.Rate it:

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catch fliesAn ostensible product of awkwardly having one's mouth open wide.Rate it:

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daylightA clear, open space.Rate it:

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google itUse the Google search engine to obtain information on something or somebody on the World Wide WebRate it:

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keep a weather eye openTo maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying your full attention.Rate it:

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keep an eye openTo maintain vigilance for someone or something.Rate it:

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on the squareHonest and open.Rate it:

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open sourcererA person who refuses to be a Googler, Facebooker or any form of #BigTecher, indulges instead in the magic of collective wisdom in open source!Rate it:

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razor strappedThe violent WHIPPING of a recalcitrant, errant, disobedient grammar school boy with a two-inch wide by thirty inch long by one/quarter inch thick cowhide strap or belt. Punishment was generally for a misdemeanor and the beating was generally by the schoolmaster, school Principal, janitor or a person designated by the Principal to administer the 'thrashing': 'Crying out' or screaming by the school boy was met by harsher thrashing and Yelling' from the maddened 'THRASHER': The well 'WELTED'STRAPPED victims were forced to return to their classroomRate it:

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were you born in a tentAn admonishment said to someone who has left a door open.Rate it:

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a golden key can open any doorSufficient money can accomplish anything.Rate it:

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air outTo discuss in the open.Rate it:

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draw outTo use means to entice or force to be more open or talkative.Rate it:

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open a can of whoop assA good-humored threat of physical harm.Rate it:

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pull apartTo open something by pulling on various parts of it.Rate it:

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keep an eye openTo maintain vigilance for a possibly dangerous situation.Rate it:

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air outTo expose to air; to leave open or spread out, as to allow odor or moisture to dissipate.Rate it:

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gray areaA part that is not clear or certain; something that is open to interpretation.Rate it:

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keep a weather eye openTo be alert; to concentrate on a matter in hand.Rate it:

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lay openIn Japan and South Korea, to publish a patent for initial public review, prior to the formal application for registration.Rate it:

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leaf outTo open its buds.Rate it:

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born in a barnEngaging in the annoying behavior of inappropriately, and usually neglectfully, leaving open a door or window.Rate it:

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keep one's options openTo not commit to a decision, to keep various options available.Rate it:

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BroadwayThe wide road which runs diagonally through Manhattan, New York City.Rate it:

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cattle callAn audition which is open to the public and thus draws a large number of applicants, many of whom are inexperienced.Rate it:

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hang out one's shingleTo open an office or business, especially in a profession.Rate it:

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lionThe arms of the University of the West Indies are Barry wavy of six Argent and Azure an open Book proper bound Gules garnished Or on a Chief of the third a Lion passant guardant Erminois. Crest: A Pelican proper. . See talk page.Rate it:

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open and shut caseSimple situation; quick situation; clear-cutRate it:

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open upTo commence firing weapons.Rate it:

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rake outTo fly too far and wide from its master while hovering above waiting till the game is sprung.Rate it:

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à bras ouvertswith open armsRate it:

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abre-te sésamoopen sesame!Rate it:

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ábrete sésamoopen sesame!Rate it:

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al-frescoin the open airRate it:

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all over the boardShowing a wide range of values with no particular pattern.Rate it:

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apriti sesamoopen sesame!Rate it:

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au grand jourin broad daylight, in the openRate it:

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au largeIn the open sea. Rate it:

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