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belly up to the bar

idiom

To commit oneself to a challenge or task; to accept a responsibility; to acknowledge a fact.


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  1. 01

    all over bar the shouting

    Of an activity where the result is known, but may be subject to change, due to it not being officially finished or announced.

  2. 02

    bar none

    Without exception; excluding nothing else of the same kind.

  3. 03

    bar sinister

    The state or characteristic of having been born out of wedlock; illegitimacy; bastardy.

  4. 04

    bar star

    A woman who frequents bars or lounges, usually late at night.

  5. 05

    belly up

    Dead or defunct.

  6. 06

    call to the bar

    Admission to practice in the courts.

  7. 07

    Delhi belly

    Digestive illness or diarrhea, especially if suffered by a visitor to India.

  8. 08

    fire in the belly

    The emotional stamina and vigor, passion, or inner drive to achieve something, to take action, etc.

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