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above one's stationOf higher social status than is suitable for one's position, standing or rank.Rate it:

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abrogare alicui imperiumto deprive a person of his position as commandant.Rate it:

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agitur praeclare, bene cum aliquoso-and-so is in a very satisfactory position; prospers.Rate it:

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ahead of the curveFigurative expression asserting a position in advance of a result, solution, position, or postulation:Rate it:

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aliquem ex altissimo dignitatis gradu praecipitare (Dom. 37. 98)to depose, bring down a person from his elevated position.Rate it:

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aliquem in antiquum statum, in pristinum restituereto restore a man to his former position.Rate it:

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assume the mantleTo take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilites.Rate it:

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assume the positionTo turn away, with your hands in a visible and unmovable position so that you can be searchedRate it:

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assume the positionOften used other than as an idiom: to assume a given position.Rate it:

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at loose endsIn an uncertain position or situation.Rate it:

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at the coal faceTo be directly engaged in the operations of a business, rather than in a hands-off, managerial position.Rate it:

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at the helmin a position of leadership or controlRate it:

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at the readyReady; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.Rate it:

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au tempsSe dit pour commander de revenir à la position précédente, en vue de recommencer le mouvement.Rate it:

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back downTo take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.Rate it:

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back in the gameHaving recovered from a disadvantageous position.Rate it:

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back on one's heelsIn a state of unease, surprise, or bewilderment, especially such that one's functioning or performance is detracted upon; Forced into a position of disadvantage, retreat, or poor performanceRate it:

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backwaterTo vacillate on a long-held position.Rate it:

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bad shapeA person or thing being in an unhealthy or unfit position.Rate it:

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be at one's beck and callTo be in the position of serving someone in any way they desire, usually unwillingly.Rate it:

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beck and callSummons and control, in a position of servitude or as an attendant.Rate it:

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bed downThe act of lying down, reclining, preparing for sleep by assuming a supine position/reclining/upon or in a quiet, comfortable venue.Rate it:

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bed of rosesA comfortable or luxurious position.Rate it:

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beg for mercyThis can be taken quite literally and simply means to plead for kindness - either to be spared or at least killed as quickly and painlessly as possible. Particularly when you are in a helpless position.Rate it:

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bend downTo bend one's legs while upright to get to a lower position.Rate it:

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benevolent overlordA person in a position of power.Rate it:

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between the pipesBetween the goalposts; with respect to or playing the position of goaltender.Rate it:

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box outTo position oneself between an opposition player and the basket in anticipation of getting a rebound.Rate it:

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bring downTo make a legitimate rulership lose their position of power.Rate it:

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bring upTo bring from a lower position to a higher position.Rate it:

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brush-up!A 'brush-up' is a thorough review, rehearsal, self-examination prior to submitting to job interviews, probings, investigations of any category in order to be proficient in the future demands of the hoped-for position, challenge or opportunity:Rate it:

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build on sandTo put something in an unstable position by failing to give it a secure foundation.Rate it:

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bump upTo give a more prominent place to; to advance position in queue.Rate it:

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can do withTo need; to want; to be in a position to benefit from.Rate it:

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capere, occupare locumto occupy a position (with troops).Rate it:

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catbird seatExpression used to describe an enviable position, often one of great advantage.Rate it:

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center fieldThe defensive position in the outfield in the middle, typically played by a player that can run fast.Rate it:

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cette place est une bague au doigtThat position is a sinecure.Rate it:

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chacun est bossu quand il se baisseIl ne faut pas se moquer des défauts des autres, en particulier quand ils sont dans une position difficile. Personne n’est en effet à l’abri de ces mêmes défauts.Rate it:

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cherry pickTo position oneself near the opponent's goal to attempt to receive an errant or intentional pass for an easy score, as in basketball or versions of soccer where offsides are not enforced.Rate it:

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clear one's linesTo clear the ball away from a dangerous position.Rate it:

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come aboutTo tack; to change tack; to maneuver the bow of a sailing vessel across the wind so that the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other; to position a boat with respect to the wind after tacking.Rate it:

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come from behindTo be in a winning position after having been in a losing position.Rate it:

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come overTo change one's position or location, especially to someone's place of residence; to come by.Rate it:

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come upTo come to a higher position.Rate it:

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condicio ac fortuna hominum infimi generisthe position of the lower classes.Rate it:

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consistere in monteto take up one's position on a mountain.Rate it:

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control freakIndividuals whom assume leadership, appoint assistants, develop and project the agenda, stipulate the rules, determine the timeline, assert their commanding profile.Rate it:

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cowgirl positionA sex position in which the man lies on his back, and the woman sits on top of him facing him.Rate it:

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cuddle upTo lie or sit in a comfortable, relaxed position, especially holding someone else.Rate it:

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