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Call a bluff

When someone pretends to be about to do something, and another person challenges them to actually do it.

Originally from poker, when someone acts like they have good cards and their opponent makes them prove it.

The aim of a bluff is to scare or intimidate someone. The use in poker is so that an opponent will quit the round.
He said he was about to leave her forever, in an effort to make her jealous, but she called his bluff and made him leave.

I've always wanted to call a bluff, and I got my chance when the student told me his dog had died. His mother said they had never owned an animal.
by AnkhianMorePork October 31, 2011
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derek call

to make a bad decision, to exercise poor judgment, make a bad call. Derelict at duty.
President Bush's downright derek call to allow Mexican truckers free access to American highways, was blocked by emergency legislation.
by sandspit November 8, 2007
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call it

by Ian Chode March 15, 2004
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Calisthenics

An Australian, team-based competitive performing art, featuring elements of rhythmic gymnastics, musical and dramatic theatricality, costume, dance, musical interpretation, and more.
The word itself comes from the Greek words for 'beauty' and 'strength'.

At the most elite level, Calisthenics competitors are required to have a high level of flexibility, strength, balance and control, precision, technique, and execution.

Not as well-known as it deserves to be. Also, the hardest sport to explain to a person who hasn't heard of it.
"I do Calisthenics."
"What's that?"
"Oh God, here we go again..."

Calisthenics is the best!
by TazarYoot January 28, 2014
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call out

To challenge someone in some way. Or to put someone on blast.
I don't think you've really lost 300 pounds - you just say you have. Produce some Before & After photos. I'm calling you out!
by SugarFreeSheila.com June 29, 2004
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Call of Duty 4

The greatest game ever made. Ever.
by doitphaggot December 8, 2007
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Call of duty ghosts

A game where dogs kill you 2 seconds before they jump on you, and you play as a nearsighted soldier who forgot to where his contacts, hence the reason you can't see 2 feet in front of you. Also, a game where your enemy for some reason looks almost EXACTLY like you so you don't know who's on your team or not.
by 1234bobbyyyy May 12, 2015
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