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31give up the blueline — (hockey) let opponents cross the blueline before you check them If we give up the blueline, they will get more shots on goal …
32get the boot — informal give (someone) the boot to stop employing someone. Did she tell you why she got the boot? …
33get the runaround — informal give (someone) the runaround to act in a way which makes it difficult for someone to do something, for example by refusing to tell them things they need to know. Every time I phone to complain, I keep getting the runaround …
34give something the boot — get rid of something, oppose something …
35get the better of — Synonyms and related words: beat, beat all hollow, beat hollow, best, circumvent, deceive, defeat, destroy, do in, drub, elude, evade, fix, foil, frustrate, get around, get round, give the runaround, give the slip, go one better, hide, hors de… …
36give someone the slip — informal we gave Murphy the slip and headed for the docks Syn: escape from, get away from, evade, dodge, elude, lose, shake off, throw off (the scent), get clear of …
37give (someone) the arse/boot/heave-ho/ elbow — vb Australian to get rid of, jilt or dismiss someone; variations of give the wellie …
38get the eye — {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be looked at, especially with interest and liking. * /The pretty girl got the eye as she walked past the boys on the street corner./ 2. To be looked at or stared at, especially in a cold, unfriendly way. * /When Mary… …
39get the eye — {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be looked at, especially with interest and liking. * /The pretty girl got the eye as she walked past the boys on the street corner./ 2. To be looked at or stared at, especially in a cold, unfriendly way. * /When Mary… …
40get\ the\ eye — v. phr. informal 1. To be looked at, especially with interest and liking. The pretty girl got the eye as she walked past the boys on the street corner. 2. To be looked at or stared at, especially in a cold, unfriendly way. When Mary asked if she… …
