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nose out of jointAn emotional state where someone is in a bad mood because he/she has been offended by or taken exception (objected) to some action.Rate it:
Nose Out of JointAnnoy at someone, upset, resentfulRate it:
nose testAn informal method for determining whether something is authentic, credible, or ethical, by using one's common sense or sense of propriety.Rate it:
nose testAn inspection of an object using the sense of smell, as for freshness of food.Rate it:
nose testAn inspection of the nasal passages or a trial of their function, as for breathing difficulties.Rate it:
nose to the grindstoneHard at work.Rate it:
nose-pickTo pick boogers from the nose.Rate it:
nose-pickTo pick one's nose.Rate it:
nose-pickerOne who picks their nose.Rate it:
nose-pickingTo insert a finger into one's nostril, especially to remove mucus.Rate it:
nosebleed seatA seat high in the back of bleachers, stands, or the balcony at a theater.Rate it:
nosebleed sectionThe seats high in the back of bleachers, stands, or the balcony at a theater or stadium.Rate it:
nosh uplarge mealRate it:
nostra sponteon its own initiativeRate it:
not a bother on someoneSomeone is fine; all is well with someone.Rate it:
not a chanceAbsolutely not; no way.Rate it:
not a hair out of placeThe appearance, condition, presence of a subject which is ideal, almost perfectRate it:
not a minute too soonat the last possible moment; just in timeRate it:
not a patch onNot an improvement over something; not nearly as good as something; much worse than.Rate it:
not a pretty sightSomething disappointing, disquieting, disreputable, or otherwise unworthy of admiration.Rate it:
not a pretty sightSomething visually unappealing, ranging from mildly unattractive to utterly disgusting in appearance.Rate it:
not a sausageAbsolutely nothing, none of something.Rate it:
not a sausageJill: Not a sausage I'm afraid, I'm just visiting.Rate it:
not a sausageJohn: Do you know how I get to the town center from here?.Rate it:
not a zackNo amount of money; no money at all.Rate it:
not all it's cracked up to beNot as good as claimed; falling short of expectations.Rate it:
not as black as one is paintednot as bad as one is said to beRate it:
not at allNot.Rate it:
not at allUsed similarly to you're welcome, as a conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.Rate it:
not badReasonably good.Rate it:
not be able to get a word in edgewaysTo be unable to say a single word because of someone else's talkativeness.Rate it:
not be caught deadTo refuse completely to do something.Rate it:
not by any meansNot at all, not in the slightestRate it:
not courageous than mouseSomeone being very fearful and scared of things.Rate it:
not cricketUnsportsmanlike.Rate it:
not do someone any favorsTo reflect badly on or to hurt in some way.Rate it:
not do someone any favoursAlternative form of not do someone any favorsRate it:
not enough room to swing a catVery little space (available) (of a very small room).Rate it:
not evenNot going to happen; noRate it:
not for love nor moneyA circumstance in which 'ONE' would NOT comply, join, perform, reciprocate, marry, participate, sign-up, subscribe, engage, launch, give one ounce of approval:Rate it:
not for nothingFor an extremely good reason.Rate it:
not for nothingUsed to soften the impact of what is said next, implying that it is important.Rate it:
not for nothingUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see not,‎ for,‎ nothing.Rate it:
not for the worldAbsolutely not; under no circumstances. A defiant no. [from 18th c.]Rate it:
not give a monkey'sNot to have the slightest interest or concern.Rate it:
not give a stuffNot to care about something; to not give a damn.Rate it:
not give someone the time of dayTo ignore someone deliberately; to refuse to talk or pay attention to someone.Rate it:
not half badPretty good; okay; decent.Rate it:
not happy, JanUsed to express displeasure at someone else's incompetence.Rate it:
not have a leg to stand onTo lack support, as in an argument, debate, or negotiation.Rate it:

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