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out of characterNot acting; not "on"; behaving within one's natural personality rather than that of a character in a performance piece.Rate it:

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character assassinationa malicious verbal assault designed to damage the reputation of a public figureRate it:

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in characterActing as the character, not as oneself.Rate it:

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out of characterNot in character; not successfully performing within the mindset of a given character in a theatrical performance. See also break character, drop character.Rate it:

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out of characterInconsistent with one's personality, disposition, or usual expected behaviour.Rate it:

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bad eggdisreputable characterRate it:

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get the goods onTo acquire knowledge or develop evidence that reveals the truth about someone's character or behavior, especially criminal behavior.Rate it:

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in your bloodingrained in or fundamental to your character, as if inheritedRate it:

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a man is known by the company he keepsPeople are similar in character to their friends.Rate it:

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beauty is only skin deepWhat matters is a person's character, rather than his/her appearance.Rate it:

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double vertical lineThe typographical character ‖; a symbol composed of two closely spaced line-height vertical lines.Rate it:

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Spock earsPointy ears, resembling those of Spock, a Star Trek character.Rate it:

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still waters run deepA person with a calm appearance has, or may have, considerable inner emotion, character, or intellect.Rate it:

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no flies onNo mental weaknesses, character defects, or other significant flaws belonging to.Rate it:

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that which doesn't kill you makes you strongerUsed to express the sentiment that hardship or difficult experiences build moral character.Rate it:

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your mother is a whoreYou are a person of poor character, based on your imputed descent from a mother of poor character, and an unknown father of poor character.Rate it:

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show one's true stripesTo reveal one's real beliefs, sentiments, or character, especially through one's behavior.Rate it:

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of a kindOf the same type or character.Rate it:

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come out swingingTo display spunk and strength of character, especially when rising above or when fighting back against trouble or adversity.Rate it:

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culture heroA mythical character or real person who is renowned as the exemplar of the values or achievements of a society, group, or time period.Rate it:

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cut like a knifeTo be very sharp (of a character, or remark)Rate it:

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better angelsMorally upright or otherwise positive attributes of human character.Rate it:

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black upTo make something more racially black in character; blackenizeRate it:

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boo booshort for Boo Boo Bear, cartoon character Yogi Bear's sidekick from the show Huckleberry Hound, 1958; this phrase is capitalized. It means something different when not capitalized; See also: boo booRate it:

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clean upTo become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, e.g. for a special occasion, especially when it is out of character to be seen as such.Rate it:

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de ingenio moribusque alicuius exponereto make a character-sketch of a person.Rate it:

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DNAThat part of a person's character that has a genetic origin.Rate it:

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Feet of ClayA hidden flaw in one’s characterRate it:

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go madUsed to indicate that the second verb represents an action that is out of character.Rate it:

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have someone's numberTo understand a person's character, capabilities, or situation.Rate it:

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heal upTo heal one's character.Rate it:

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heart of stoneA stonehearted character, stern or cruel nature.Rate it:

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homo perditusa depraved, abandoned character.Rate it:

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I'm rubber, you're glueThe first line of a children's rhyme countering an attack of character.Rate it:

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in scaenam producere aliquemto introduce a character on the stage.Rate it:

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infamem facere aliquemto damage a person's character, bring him into bad odour.Rate it:

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infamiam alicui inferre, aspergereto damage a person's character, bring him into bad odour.Rate it:

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inner strengthIntegrity of character; resoluteness of will; mental resistance to doubt or discouragement.Rate it:

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killTo invent a story that conveys the death of (a character).Rate it:

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laisser voir le bout de l'oreilleTo show one’s ignorance (or, true character); To show what one is driving at; To show the cloven hoof.Rate it:

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level upTo progress to the next level of player character stats and abilities. Often used in role-playing games when the character has aquired enough experience points.Rate it:

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live a lieTo conceal something about oneself, without the knowledge of which others cannot know one's true character or perspective.Rate it:

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mean streakA defect in character characterized by persistent nastiness, viciousness, or malevolence.Rate it:

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Mickey MouseThe most famous Disney character, an anthropomorphic mouse.Rate it:

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natura et mores; vita moresque; indoles animi ingeniique; or simply ingenium, indoles, natura, morescharacter.Rate it:

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notam turpitudinis alicui or vitae alicuius inurereto injure a man's character, tarnish his honour.Rate it:

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of the same kidneyOf the same character, or of the same type. It usually has a bad meaning.Rate it:

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Peter Pan syndromeThe supposed psychological phenomenon of immaturity among some men and women, who, like the fictional character, remain childish and fail to assume appropriate adult social roles and responsibilities.Rate it:

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put down asto assume someone has a particular character from very little information.Rate it:

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put someone down asTo assume someone has a particular character from very little information.Rate it:

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