"The Fonz"

Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli, better known as "Fonzie" or "The Fonz", is a fictional character played by Henry Winkler in the American sitcom Happy Days. He was originally a secondary character, but was soon positioned as a lead character when he began surpassing the other characters in popularity.

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drench

wet thoroughly; soak.

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Why is Cocoa Beach called Space Coast?

Why are you called the Space Coast? We're the home of America's Manned Space Program. Starting in the 1950s when the Air Force developed the Eastern Test Range at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to modern day Kennedy Space Center, all the important milestones of the space program started here.

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Alex

The National Hurricane Center in Miami said the storm once known as Agatha in the Pacific Ocean will be known as Alex in the Atlantic Ocean basin. The center said the storm could produce coastal flooding of 1-3 feet above normally dry ground along parts of the southwestern coast of Florida and the Florida Keys.

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snub

rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully.

"he snubbed faculty members and students alike"

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deposition

Law

the process of giving sworn evidence.

"the deposition of four expert witnesses"

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What is a kangaroo committee?

A kangaroo court is a court that ignores recognized standards of law or justice, carries little or no official standing in the territory within which it resides, and is typically convened ad hoc. A kangaroo court may ignore due process and come to a predetermined conclusion.

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have teeth

To have enough power or support of authority to compel obedience or punish offenders, as of a law.

This new law against littering has teeth, so if you don't pick up your trash, you'll get a hefty fine.

It's a good idea, but it simply doesn't have teeth—there's no way to enforce it.

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uproar

a public expression of protest or outrage.

"it caused an uproar in the press"

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What do puberty blockers do?

Puberty blockers, also called hormone blockers, help delay unwanted physical changes that don't match someone's gender identity. Delaying these changes can be an important step in a young person's transition. It can also give your child more time to explore their options before deciding whether or how to transition.

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rest up

: to get a complete rest; rest oneself thoroughly.

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You beat me to the punch.

: to do or achieve something before someone else is able to

We were working on a new product but before we could get it into the market our competition beat us to the punch.

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rack up

accumulate or achieve something, typically a score or amount.

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What does hold your shoulders back mean?

adopt a detached attitude; relax. bring to a halt. id. put a stop to something.

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Atlantic hurricane season

The Atlantic hurricane season is the period in a year from June through November when hurricanes usually form in the Atlantic Ocean. Tropical cyclones in the North Atlantic are called hurricanes, tropical storms, or tropical depressions.

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“above average”

A “normal” hurricane season includes 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. An “above average” season ranges from 14-to 21 named storms, six to ten hurricanes and three to six major hurricanes.

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referral

Referral is the act of officially sending someone to a person or authority that is qualified to deal with them.

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Haters gonna hate

Haters gonna hate is an informal way to express consolation, voice encouragement, or dismiss criticism. The phrase implies that criticism says more about the critic, or “hater,” than the person being criticized, i.e., that they are making judgements out of jealousy or their own negativity.

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