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snap to attention

idiom

Synonym of stand at attention.


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  1. 01

    attention whore

    A person who routinely solicits attention through inappropriate tactics and provocation.

  2. 02

    cold snap

    A short and sudden period of cold weather.

  3. 03

    in a snap

    At once, almost immediately, very quickly or suddenly.

  4. 04

    in the snap of one's fingers

    In a snap.

  5. 05

    pay attention

    To attend; to be attentive; to focus one's attention.

  6. 06

    snap at

    To lash out with a verbal attack.

  7. 07

    snap at someone's heels

    To compete with someone closely, with the possibility of soon defeating or replacing them.

  8. 08

    snap back

    To recover quickly.

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