[pitch out] {v.} 1. To deliberately throw a pitch outside of the home plate in baseball so that the batter cannot hit the ball and the catcher can make a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

pitch in

[pitch in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To begin something with much energy; start work eagerly. * /Pitch in and we will finish the job as soon as possible./ 2. To give […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

pitch into

[pitch into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attack with blows or words. * /He pitched into me with his fists./ * /He pitched into the idea of raising taxes./ Syn.: [LAY […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

brush back

[brush back] {v.} To throw a baseball pitch close to. * /The pitcher threw a high inside pitch to brush the batter back./ Syn.: [DUST OFF]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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James Thurber

(1894-1961) U.S. humorist All men kill the thing they hate, too, unless, of course, it kills them first.

Treeware

[Treeware] Hacker slang for documentation or other printed material.

eat humble pie

[eat humble pie] {v. phr.} To be humbled; to accept insult or shame; admit your error and apologize. * /Tow told a lie about […]

to heel

[to heel] {adj. phr.} 1. Close behind. * /The dog ran after a rabbit, but Jack brought him to heel./ 2. Under control; to […]

Fran Lebowitz

(1950--) U.S. writer Don't bother discussing sex with small children. They rarely have anything to add.

raise jack

[raise jack] {v. phr.} {informal} Make a noise, set up a clamour; start making a raw, an uproar, brawl. See: [kick up a fuss]

headbang

[headbang] {v.} To nod or shake one's head violently to rock music.

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