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walk the lineTo behave in an authorized or socially accepted manner, especially as prescribed by law or morality; to exercise self-control.Rate it:

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walk the lineConform to rules, protocol, commands, the usual, the sensible, the customary.Rate it:

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yellow lineroad markingRate it:

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can't put the words back into one's mouth fast enoughThis phrase is often said after someone said something they shouldn't have said as a way of conveying regret for having said it.Rate it:

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put one's feet upTo relax.Rate it:

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put one's house in orderTo clean and arrange in an orderly manner the furnishings and other contents of one's house.Rate it:

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put one overTo fool, trick or deceive.Rate it:

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put out of one's miseryTo end or destroy something for the good of the individuals involved in it.Rate it:

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put one foot in front of the otherTo move forward, progress steadily.Rate it:

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put one pastTo deceive, trick, or fool, especially by concealing something.Rate it:

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put on one's dancing shoesTo prepare for celebration or rejoicing; to put oneself in a positive frame of mind.Rate it:

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don't put all your eggs in one basketDon't dedicate all your resources into one thing.Rate it:

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put in/down one’s papersTo leave or resign from one’s job; Note, putting ’down’ usually implies one is vacating a position out of dissatisfactionRate it:

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put one foot in front of the otherTo walk, decomposed to stress the fundamentality of the task.Rate it:

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put one past somebodyTo deceive, trick, or fool, especially by concealing something.Rate it:

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put one past someoneTo deceive, trick, or fool, especially by concealing something.Rate it:

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put one's back intoTo make a strenuous effort to do something.Rate it:

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put one's best foot forwardTo show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a favorable impression.Rate it:

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put one's cards on the tableTo reveal one's true intentions, beliefs, feelings, or other previously concealed facts about one's situation; to speak frankly.Rate it:

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put one's finger onTo identify, specify, name or pick out (usually negative)Rate it:

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put one's foot downTo insist, demand, or refuse.Rate it:

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put one's foot downTo make a car go faster, accelerate.Rate it:

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put one's foot down onTo put a stop to, suppress; to reject.Rate it:

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put one's foot down uponTo put a stop to, suppress; to reject.Rate it:

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put one's foot in itTo make a mistake in public, or a social blunder, that is embarrassing, or offensive.Rate it:

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put one's hands togetherTo clap; to applaud.Rate it:

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put one's head in the sandSynonym of bury one's head in the sandRate it:

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put one's house in orderTo organize one's financial and other affairs, especially in preparation for a life-changing event.Rate it:

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put one's mind to itTo apply oneself; to exert a directed effort.Rate it:

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put one's name in the hatTo run in an election or to nominate oneself for consideration in some other selection process; to nominate someone other than oneself for such consideration.Rate it:

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put one's shoulder to the wheelTo work or exert oneself heavily or with full effort.Rate it:

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put out of one's miseryTo submit (a person or animal) to euthanasia.Rate it:

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put something behind oneTo recover from an unpleasant or traumatic experience; to overcome a negative feeling, especially anger, resentment, or grief.Rate it:

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put this one to bedWorking unceasingly on a challenge or problem. Spending oodles of time and money on a particular project.Rate it:

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put up one's dukesPrepare to fight; literally, to raise your fists.Rate it:

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put wool over one's eyesdeceive someoneRate it:

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bite my shiny metal assAn expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.Rate it:

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broke assSomething no longer workingRate it:

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does a frog bump his ass when he jumps?Another way of saying "obviously yes", or "hell yes!"Rate it:

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kick assTo be very impressive.Rate it:

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kick ass and take namesTo beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.Rate it:

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shove it up your assAn exclamation of extreme anger, disgust, hatred; often accompanied by an obscene gesture.Rate it:

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whoop assTo beat or strike.Rate it:

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your assyou.Rate it:

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lick someone's assTo flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinionRate it:

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bust assTo work hard, especially when trying to achieve a goal.Rate it:

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whoop-assTo beat or strike.Rate it:

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ass-backwardsHopelessly misguided; having taken the utterly wrong choice.Rate it:

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horse's assA jerk; an unpleasant, unlikable person; an asshole.Rate it:

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

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