boxing

be boxing clever

To be acting skillfully and cunningly or deceitfully to achieve a desired outcome. Primarily heard in UK. I wasn't boxing clever at the time, so it was easy for the headmaster to see that I had broken the rules.

box

1. verb To exchange punches with an opponent. I love to box and have been working on my right hook this week.

2. noun, slang A coffin. It was a bad car accident, but no one ended up in a box, thank goodness.

3. noun A very large portable radio or boom-box. It can also be called a "ghetto box." There are so many kids in the neighborhood with boxes that I can barely hear myself think!

4. noun A record player. My parents love playing their old records on the box.

5. noun An accordion. Can also be called a "squeeze box." Most polka music incorporates a box.

6. noun, rude slang The female genitals. He just seems so lecherous—I bet he's after your box.

7. noun, rude slang The male genitals, typically when covered by clothing. Yeah, I noticed his box—how could you miss it?

box clever

To act skillfully and cunningly or deceitfully to achieve a desired outcome. Primarily heard in UK. The principal is already on to you, so you're going to have to box clever to avoid a suspension.

box in

1. To physically block and thus prevent someone or something from moving from a certain spot. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "in." Well, I guess I'm not leaving yet because that van is boxing in my car.

2. To limit one's options or cause one to feel restricted or stuck. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "in." I'm a very versatile performer—don't just box me in as a comedic actress.

See also: box

box it out

To get into a fistfight. We came outside and saw too guys boxing it out in the parking lot.

box off

1. To accomplish some task that one has been meaning to complete or take care of. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "off." We'll need to do the paperwork sooner or later, so let's just box it off this weekend. There are a few things we still need to box off during this meeting.

2. In sailing, to force the head of the boat away from the wind by hauling the jib sheets toward the rear of the boat and the headsail to the windward side. The first mate ordered the crew to begin boxing off.

box on the table

slang To die in surgery. We did everything we could, but the patient boxed on the table.

box out

1. To create or outline the borders of some square or rectangular area. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "out." We'll need to box out an area in the back yard for the new vegetable patch.

2. In basketball, to position and maneuver oneself between the basket and an opposing player so as to intercept a rebound following a shot. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "out." You've got to start boxing him out, or else he's going to keep getting those rebounds all day long!

3. In hockey, to position and maneuver oneself in such a way as to prevent an opposing player from gaining a clear shot on net. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "out." During a power play, when you're down a player, you have to be able to box out the other team.

4. To exclude someone from a situation, especially through deceit or manipulation. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "out." The entire board of directors is trying to box me out of the decision-making process.

box up

1. To force to be in a small or confining space. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "up." Now that Jenny is off at college, can I move into her bedroom? I'm sick of being boxed up in my tiny room. I always take the stairs because I hate boxing myself up in an elevator.

2. To pack objects into a box. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "up." I am in the process of boxing up my entire house for a cross-country move. Please be careful when you box those dishes up.

hotbox

slang To smoke marijuana in an enclosed space in order to let the smoke accumulate and thus achieve a stronger high. Mom will definitely smell it if we hotbox in her car!

hotboxing

slang The act of smoking marijuana in an enclosed space in order to let the smoke accumulate and thus achieve a stronger high. Look at all that smoke—I bet they're hotboxing in there!

box someone in

Fig. to put someone into a bind; to reduce the number of someone's alternatives. I don't want to box you in, but you are running out of options. I want to box in the whole staff, so they'll have to do it my way.

See also: box

box someone or something in

to trap or confine someone or something. He boxed her in so she could not get away from him. They tried to box in the animals, but they needed more space. Don't try to box me in.

See also: box

box someone up

to confine someone in a small area. Please don't box me up in that little office. The boss boxed up Fred in a tiny office. Why the president boxes himself up in such a little office is beyond me.

box something up

to place something in a box. Please box the books up and put them into the trunk of the car. Please box up four of these for me.

be boxing clever

BRITISH

If someone is boxing clever, they are being very clever and careful in the way they behave in a difficult situation, so that they can get an advantage for themselves. By boxing clever with your personal tax allowances you could save £900 a year.

box clever

act so as to outwit someone. British informal

1950 Alexander Baron There's No Home If you box clever and keep your mouth shut…you ought to be able to count on a suspended sentence.

box ˈclever

(British English, informal) act in a clever way to get what you want, sometimes tricking and deceiving somebody: Suzie realized that she had to box clever. She had to let Adam think she trusted him.

box in

1. To trap or confine someone or something in a limited space or region: We boxed in the left corner of the living room with a new wall and curtains. The enemy forces had boxed us in on all sides.

2. To prevent someone from acting freely, usually by creating restrictions or obstacles: Being too strict will box in your students and prevent them from being creative. I want to make some changes at the office, but my boss has boxed me in with too many rules.

See also: box

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

box

1. n. the genitals of the male, especially as contained within a garment, such as underwear. (Usually objectionable.) God, did you see the box on him?

2. n. the genitals of a female; the vagina considered as a container for the penis. (Usually objectionable.) He wants to get in her box.

3. n. a coffin. Put him in a box and put the box in a hole. Then the matter is closed.

4. n. a phonograph player. Yours is old! My box still has tubes!

5. n. a portable stereo radio. Does that damn box have to be so loud?

6. n. a piano. She sure can pound the devil out of that box!

7. in. to die. The old man looks like he’s going to box at any minute.

8. Go to (ghetto) box.

9. Go to (squeeze-)box.

box on the table

mod. die on the (operating) table. (see also boxed.) The surgeon did the best job possible, but the patient boxed on the table.

box

verb

See ghetto blaster

hotbox

tv. to fill a small area with marijuana smoke. He “hotboxed” the closet and they both sat there and drifted.

box

verb

See squeeze-box

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

be boxing clever
box clever
clever clogs
clog
clever
(as) clever as a wagonload of monkeys
clever boots
spark
a bright spark
bright spark

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For Jacqui, the biggest benefits from boxing were losing weight and just feeling good again.

You don't have to jump into the ring to get the benefits of a boxing workout:

Many fitness facilities, such as Phenomenal Fitness (312-360-0303) in Chicago, offer boxing and kickboxing classes using heavy bag, double-end bag, and speed bag training for physical conditioning.

Blow-by-blow

词组	boxing
释义	boxing be boxing clever To be acting skillfully and cunningly or deceitfully to achieve a desired outcome. Primarily heard in UK. I wasn't boxing clever at the time, so it was easy for the headmaster to see that I had broken the rules. See also: boxing, clever box 1. verb To exchange punches with an opponent. I love to box and have been working on my right hook this week. 2. noun, slang A coffin. It was a bad car accident, but no one ended up in a box, thank goodness. 3. noun A very large portable radio or boom-box. It can also be called a "ghetto box." There are so many kids in the neighborhood with boxes that I can barely hear myself think! 4. noun A record player. My parents love playing their old records on the box. 5. noun An accordion. Can also be called a "squeeze box." Most polka music incorporates a box. 6. noun, rude slang The female genitals. He just seems so lecherous—I bet he's after your box. 7. noun, rude slang The male genitals, typically when covered by clothing. Yeah, I noticed his box—how could you miss it? box clever To act skillfully and cunningly or deceitfully to achieve a desired outcome. Primarily heard in UK. The principal is already on to you, so you're going to have to box clever to avoid a suspension. See also: box, clever box in 1. To physically block and thus prevent someone or something from moving from a certain spot. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "in." Well, I guess I'm not leaving yet because that van is boxing in my car. 2. To limit one's options or cause one to feel restricted or stuck. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "in." I'm a very versatile performer—don't just box me in as a comedic actress. See also: box box it out To get into a fistfight. We came outside and saw too guys boxing it out in the parking lot. See also: box, out box off 1. To accomplish some task that one has been meaning to complete or take care of. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "off." We'll need to do the paperwork sooner or later, so let's just box it off this weekend. There are a few things we still need to box off during this meeting. 2. In sailing, to force the head of the boat away from the wind by hauling the jib sheets toward the rear of the boat and the headsail to the windward side. The first mate ordered the crew to begin boxing off. See also: box, off box on the table slang To die in surgery. We did everything we could, but the patient boxed on the table. See also: box, on, table box out 1. To create or outline the borders of some square or rectangular area. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "out." We'll need to box out an area in the back yard for the new vegetable patch. 2. In basketball, to position and maneuver oneself between the basket and an opposing player so as to intercept a rebound following a shot. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "out." You've got to start boxing him out, or else he's going to keep getting those rebounds all day long! 3. In hockey, to position and maneuver oneself in such a way as to prevent an opposing player from gaining a clear shot on net. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "out." During a power play, when you're down a player, you have to be able to box out the other team. 4. To exclude someone from a situation, especially through deceit or manipulation. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "out." The entire board of directors is trying to box me out of the decision-making process. See also: box, out box up 1. To force to be in a small or confining space. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "up." Now that Jenny is off at college, can I move into her bedroom? I'm sick of being boxed up in my tiny room. I always take the stairs because I hate boxing myself up in an elevator. 2. To pack objects into a box. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "up." I am in the process of boxing up my entire house for a cross-country move. Please be careful when you box those dishes up. See also: box, up hotbox slang To smoke marijuana in an enclosed space in order to let the smoke accumulate and thus achieve a stronger high. Mom will definitely smell it if we hotbox in her car! hotboxing slang The act of smoking marijuana in an enclosed space in order to let the smoke accumulate and thus achieve a stronger high. Look at all that smoke—I bet they're hotboxing in there! See also: hotbox Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. box someone in Fig. to put someone into a bind; to reduce the number of someone's alternatives. I don't want to box you in, but you are running out of options. I want to box in the whole staff, so they'll have to do it my way. See also: box box someone or something in to trap or confine someone or something. He boxed her in so she could not get away from him. They tried to box in the animals, but they needed more space. Don't try to box me in. See also: box box someone up to confine someone in a small area. Please don't box me up in that little office. The boss boxed up Fred in a tiny office. Why the president boxes himself up in such a little office is beyond me. See also: box, up box something up to place something in a box. Please box the books up and put them into the trunk of the car. Please box up four of these for me. See also: box, up McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. be boxing clever BRITISH If someone is boxing clever, they are being very clever and careful in the way they behave in a difficult situation, so that they can get an advantage for themselves. By boxing clever with your personal tax allowances you could save £900 a year. See also: boxing, clever Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. box clever act so as to outwit someone. British informal 1950 Alexander Baron There's No Home If you box clever and keep your mouth shut…you ought to be able to count on a suspended sentence. See also: box, clever Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary box ˈclever (British English, informal) act in a clever way to get what you want, sometimes tricking and deceiving somebody: Suzie realized that she had to box clever. She had to let Adam think she trusted him. See also: box, clever Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary box in v. 1. To trap or confine someone or something in a limited space or region: We boxed in the left corner of the living room with a new wall and curtains. The enemy forces had boxed us in on all sides. 2. To prevent someone from acting freely, usually by creating restrictions or obstacles: Being too strict will box in your students and prevent them from being creative. I want to make some changes at the office, but my boss has boxed me in with too many rules. See also: box The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. box 1. n. the genitals of the male, especially as contained within a garment, such as underwear. (Usually objectionable.) God, did you see the box on him? 2. n. the genitals of a female; the vagina considered as a container for the penis. (Usually objectionable.) He wants to get in her box. 3. n. a coffin. Put him in a box and put the box in a hole. Then the matter is closed. 4. n. a phonograph player. Yours is old! My box still has tubes! 5. n. a portable stereo radio. Does that damn box have to be so loud? 6. n. a piano. She sure can pound the devil out of that box! 7. in. to die. The old man looks like he’s going to box at any minute. 8. Go to (ghetto) box. 9. Go to (squeeze-)box. box on the table mod. die on the (operating) table. (see also boxed.) The surgeon did the best job possible, but the patient boxed on the table. See also: box, on, table box verb See ghetto blaster hotbox tv. to fill a small area with marijuana smoke. He “hotboxed” the closet and they both sat there and drifted. box verb See squeeze-box McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: be boxing clever box clever clever clogs clog clever (as) clever as a wagonload of monkeys clever boots spark a bright spark bright spark References in periodicals archive (file:///D:/vit%20backup%20files/IBT%20Australia%202014/Articles/April%202014/April%2020-22/April%2016.docx) Boxing News 2014: Manny Pacquiao's Mum Dionesia New YouTube Sensation With Version of Miley Cyrus's Wrecking Ball (file:///D:/vit%20backup%20files/IBT%20Australia%202014/Articles/April%202014/April%2012-14/Boxing%20News%202014%20Bob%20Arum%20Urges%20Boycott%20of%20May%203%20Bout%20to%20Force%20Mayweather%20to%20Agree%20to%20Fight%20Pacquiao.docx) Boxing News 2014: Bob Arum Urges Boycott of May 3 Bout to Force Mayweather to Agree to Fight Pacquiao (file:///D:/vit%20backup%20files/IBT%20Australia%202014/Articles/April%202014/April%2020-22/Boxing%20New%202014%20Instead%20of%20a%20Mini%20Concert%20After%20Fight%20Manny%20Pacquiao%20Plays%20Piano%20Sings%20Praise%20Songs%20at%20Sin%20City.docx) Boxing New 2014: Instead of a Mini Concert After Fight, Manny Pacquiao Plays Piano, Sings Praise Songs at Sin City (file:///D:/vit%20backup%20files/IBT%20Australia%202014/Articles/April%202014/April%2020-22/Boxing%20News%202014%20Jinkee%20%20Dionesia%20The%20Women%20Behind%20Manny%20Pacquiaos%20Success%20in%20Boxing%20%20Life.docx) Boxing News 2014: Jinkee, Dionesia and the Other Women Behind Manny Pacquiao's Success in Boxing & Life Boxing News 2014: Is Justin Bieber a Secret Fan of Manny Pacquiao? For Jacqui, the biggest benefits from boxing were losing weight and just feeling good again. You don't have to jump into the ring to get the benefits of a boxing workout: Many fitness facilities, such as Phenomenal Fitness (312-360-0303) in Chicago, offer boxing and kickboxing classes using heavy bag, double-end bag, and speed bag training for physical conditioning. Blow-by-blow
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