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white sheepUsed other than as an idiom: see white, sheep.Rate it:

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one may as well hang for a sheep as a lambIf one is going to commit a sin, it may as well be a major one as a minor one.Rate it:

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wolf in sheep's clothingSomething harmful or problematic disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.Rate it:

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black sheepA nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person.Rate it:

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Black Sheep of the FamilyA disrespected member of a family, community or any other group or society due to certain actions. It happens when all other are performing or doing well but one person lacks it allRate it:

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black sheepA sheep that is black.Rate it:

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black sheepA disliked person; one who is disfavored.Rate it:

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count sheepTo attempt to go to sleep by thinking of something boring, traditionally by counting imaginary sheep.Rate it:

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counting sheepFarmers in the medieval ages would count their sheep before leaving them.Rate it:

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victimas (oxen), hostias (smaller animals, especially sheep) immolare, securi ferire, caedere, mactareto slaughter victims.Rate it:

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white sheepa conformist; an unusual or conventional personRate it:

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white sheepa disliked person; one who is disfavoredRate it:

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wolf in sheep's clothingGrammar school stories told of the Wily wolf wearing a sheepskin costume as he stealthily circles the grazing sheep seeking to snatch a helpless little lamb in his sharp-toothed and drooling vicious jaws!Rate it:

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Wolf in Sheep's ClothingA person who is dangerous but pretends to be harmless, an enemy who is disguising as a friendRate it:

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autant vaut bien battu que mal battuAs well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb; In for a penny, in for a pound. Rate it:

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autant vaut être mordu d'un chien que d'une chienneAs well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb; What is the use of choosing between two evils?Rate it:

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brebis galeuseblack sheepRate it:

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faire les yeux en coulisseTo make sheep’s eyes; To ogle.Rate it:

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il ne faut qu'une brebis galeuse pour infecter tout le troupeauOne scabby sheep will taint the whole flock; One ill weed mars a whole pot of pottage.Rate it:

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il ne faut qu'une brebis galeuse pour infecter tout un troupeauOne scabby sheep will taint a whole flock.Rate it:

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la brebis galeuseThe black sheep.Rate it:

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mouton de Panurgelemming, sheepRate it:

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mouton noira black sheepRate it:

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pecorum modo fugere (Liv. 40. 27)to flee like deer, sheep.Rate it:

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quand on prend du galon on n'en saurait trop prendreAs well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb; One cannot make too much of a favourable opportunity.Rate it:

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