| jump the gun |
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| lower your guard: lower your defenses: lower your defenses |
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| on the ball |
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| the ball is in your court |
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| call the shots |
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| in full swing |
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| pull out all the stops |
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| give it your best shot |
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| get off the hook |
Escape without punishment |
| jump off the deep end |
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| stay ahead of the game |
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| front runner |
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| give sb a run for their money |
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| bring your A game |
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| skate on thin ice |
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| get the ball rolling |
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| learn the ropes |
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| blow the competition away |
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| leap to conclusions |
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| home stretch |
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| chip in |
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| bark up the wrong tree |
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| out of your league |
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| plain sailing |
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| down to the wire |
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| hot shot |
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| get into the swing of things |
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| blind sided |
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| go overboard |
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| below the belt |
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| out of left field |
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| hit a snag |
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| off and running |
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| at this stage in the game |
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| level the playing field |
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| no sweat |
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| neck and neck |
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| make the cut |
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| up to par |
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| second wind |
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| two-horse race |
When there are only two competitors with realistic chances |
| long shot |
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| head start |
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| par for the course |
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| shot in the dark |
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| hands down |
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| step up to the plate |
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| take sides |
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| three strikes |
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| keep your eye on the ball |
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| way off base |
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| throw in the towel |
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| a level playing field |
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