zig-zag

a pattern consisting of small, sharp corners arranged in a linear fashion, a serrated line

Draw a zig-zag from point a to point b to and dig along the pattern to find the anchor cable.

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110%

an exertion beyond what is normally possible

In order to show I was serious about making things right, I gave 110% to earn recognition for my understanding of language.

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up in arms

angry and ready to fight

The teachers were up in arms over the scandal.

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bronco

a horse that is not trained to allow riding and and responds to riding in a dangerous and unpredictable manner (borrowed by cowboys from a Spanish word meaning rough or coarse)

The bronco threw the would be cowboy to the ground.

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allergic to

having a strong aversion to a particular person or thing

I am allergic to camping.

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off-putting

1. distressing, unsettling

2. annoying

3. repellent, disgusting

He wore an off-putting hat with his tattered pants and stained shirt.

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heads-up

a warning, especially of danger or the need to be alert

Heads-up. There's a situation out there.

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