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gnashing of teeth |
anger, complaining
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When the hospital closed, there was much gnashing of teeth.
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go against the grain |
oppose the natural way, do it the hard way
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Moe has always been perverse - always going against the grain.
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go all-out |
do your best, give it all you've got
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He'll go all-out at the Olympics. He wants to win a medal.
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go all the way (sex) |
have intercourse, make love
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"When I go all the way, I want to feel loved," she said.
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go all the way (sports) |
win a final series, win the cup or trophy
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If the Leafs beat us, they'll go all the way.
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go along for the ride |
(See along for the ride)
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go along with |
agree to, co-operate with
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If you go along with the crime, you'll be as guilty as they are.
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go along with |
pretend you do not know, play along
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If we have a surprise party for Kay, will you go along with it?
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go ape |
become extremely excited, go bananas
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The girls would go ape when they saw the Beatles.
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go around the bend |
(See around the bend)
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