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get in the boat and row

idiom

To make a substantial effort, especially in cooperation with others in a group; also, to perform one's share of work.


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  1. 01

    boy in the boat

    The human clitoris.

  2. 02

    camp as a row of tents

    Very camp, highly campy.

  3. 03

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  4. 04

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

  5. 05

    don't get someone started

    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  6. 06

    five will get you ten

    I strongly believe.

  7. 07

    float someone's boat

    To interest or appeal to someone; to make someone happy.

  8. 08

    fresh off the boat

    Newly arrived from a foreign place, especially as an immigrant who is still unfamiliar with the customs and language of their new environment.

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