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worst comes to worstIf an already bad situation progresses into a catastrophic situation.Rate it:

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worst comes to worstIf a possible worst-case scenario actually occurs.Rate it:

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doctors make the worst patientsIt's often difficult to advise people on subjects that they are usually experts on.Rate it:

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be one's own worst enemyTo cause problems for one's self, act contrary to one's own interest, self-sabotage.Rate it:

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in the worst wayUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see in,‎ the,‎ worst,‎ way.Rate it:

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in the worst wayUrgently; desperately; to an extreme degree.Rate it:

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worst of both worldsA solution or scenario which combines the disadvantages of two opposed prior solutions, often having been intended to combine their benefits instead.Rate it:

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a purple patchBritish (Informal) a run of success or good fortune. "people expect him to score in every game now he's hit a purple patch."Rate it:

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exchange blowsHit each otherRate it:

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ground ball with eyesA weakly hit ground ball that barely evades the infielders.Rate it:

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hit a home runAccomplish a difficult task, design a spectacular approach, display an outstanding solution.Rate it:

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hit a snagTo encounter an unexpected problem or delay.Rate it:

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hit the hayTo go to bed.Rate it:

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knock the living daylights out ofTo knock out; to hit and cause to be unconscious.Rate it:

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let the door hit you where the good Lord split youA command that another person leave, thereby impliedly having the door hit them on the buttocks as they pass through it.Rate it:

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life's a bitch and then you dieOne should expect the worst.Rate it:

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pinch-hitTo bat in place of another playerRate it:

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sock-it to em!Hit them hard with the price/cost/details/requirements/hard-facts/negative aspects/Sad Reality:Rate it:

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run downTo hit someone with a car or other vehicle and injure or kill them.Rate it:

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hit two targets with one arrowSynonym of kill two birds with one stoneRate it:

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hit upTo request or demand.Rate it:

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worm in the applesomething you thought was a good thing turns out to be a bad thing; usually at the worst possible time.Rate it:

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knock downTo hit or knock (something), intentionally or accidentally, so that it falls.Rate it:

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a hit dog will hollaif one is guilty, then that guilt will ultimately be revealed.Rate it:

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don't let the door hit you on the way outUsed to indicate that one is glad to see someone leaving.Rate it:

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drive inTo hit the ball or reach base in such a way that a run scores.Rate it:

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hit uponTo address.Rate it:

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nervous hitA production which receives generally favorably notice, but is not assured of success.Rate it:

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tee offTo hit the first shot of the hole.Rate it:

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hit someone for sixBe affected in a devastating way by some unexpected news.Rate it:

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the darkest hour is just before the dawnThe worst situation comes before a good one.Rate it:

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bear the bruntTo endure the worst part of something.Rate it:

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come on toTo make a romantic or sexual advance to; to hit on.Rate it:

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hit him like a ton of bricksvery hard or severelyRate it:

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hit onTo flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc.Rate it:

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hit one out of the ballparkTo produce a spectacular achievement.Rate it:

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Hit the SpotRelated to food or drink something that refreshes you and satisfy your taste budsRate it:

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hit uponTo think of; to invent; to realize.Rate it:

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knock aroundTo hit someone, or behave violently towards them.Rate it:

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knock upTo gently hit the ball back and forth before a tennis match, as practice or warm-up, and to gauge the state of the playing surface, lighting, etc. See knock-up.Rate it:

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smash hitSomething that is tremendously popular or successful.Rate it:

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Hit the BooksTo seriously pay attention to studies, be ready to go good for class with all work done carefully.Rate it:

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hit the spotTo be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right.Rate it:

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hot buttonThe principal desire that a salesman needs to "hit" in order to make a sale.Rate it:

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rem acu tetigistiyou have hit the nail on the head.Rate it:

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shoot the moonTo hit the moon, with a rocket or by other means.Rate it:

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hit the road!, hit the bricks!hit the road!, hit the bricks!Rate it:

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close the faceTo turn the face of the bat inwards, in order to hit the ball to the leg side.Rate it:

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bulls eyedirect hitRate it:

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hit the bricksTo travel about, especially on foot.Rate it:

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