bodinsoul's "unknown words from movies..."

1. 1. The Thin Red Line by Terrence Malick Drag me to re-order

2. 2. ? vie: to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority: "Why does this world vie with itself" Drag me to re-order

3. 3. ? awol:away from military duties without permission, but without the intention of deserting.[Origin: 1915–20; A(bsent) W(ith)o(ut) L(eave)] :"How many times you been awol?" Drag me to re-order

4. 4. ? outfit:a group associated in an undertaking requiring close cooperation, as a military unit."I run this outfit" Drag me to re-order

5. 5. ? dish out:Informal. to dispense abusive language, punishment"I can take anything you dish out. I'm twice the man you are" Drag me to re-order

6. 6. ? brown-nose:to seek favors from (a person) in an obsequious manner; fawn over "Brown-nosed the generals" Drag me to re-order

7. 7. ? topside:The surface of a ship's hull above the water line "Take topside to the signal bridge" Drag me to re-order

8. 8. ? signal bridge:signal bridge, a raised structure with the mainmast protruding from it. The signal bridge was the ship's communications center"Take topside to the signal bridge" Drag me to re-order

9. 9. ? brood:think moodily or anxiously about something "Well, brood on it,Tills." Drag me to re-order

10. 10. ? commission: a document conferring authority to officers in the Army, Navy, and other military services,"They told me I've never get another commission" Drag me to re-order

11. 11. ? darnedest:The most possible"Darnedest thing I ever did see" Drag me to re-order

12. 12. ? bitch: to complain "Only time you worry about a soldies is when he stops bitching" Drag me to re-order

13. 13. ? abreast:alongside each other, facing on the same direction "We're all gonna attack abreast.Third Platoon in reserve" Drag me to re-order

14. 14. ? buck up:to make or become more cheerful, vigorous, etc.: "No, but it cucks the men up. It'll look like japs are catching fire!" Drag me to re-order

15. 15. ? make a dent, Informal. to cause a person to take heed; make an impression"It won't make a dent" Drag me to re-order