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build castles in the airTo imagine visionary projects or schemes; to daydream; to have an idle fancy, a pipe dream or any plan, desire, or idea that is unlikely to be realized.Rate it:

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en plein air; au grand airIn the open air.Rate it:

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il a un air (or, l'air) comme il fautHe has a very gentlemanly manner.Rate it:

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build into build something in the interior of an entityRate it:

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i'm going to build my own x with blackjack and hookers! in fact, forget the xIndicates that the speaker is not interested in joining others in a certain group or activity, and instead the speaker is going to form their own.Rate it:

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build upTo accumulate, to pile up.Rate it:

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build downIn solitaire card games, to place a card over another card of higher value.Rate it:

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a bird may love a fish, but where will they build their home?It's too hard to make a relationship work when two people are so vastly different. Similar variations end by saying "...where will they build their nest?" and "...where will they build their home together?"Rate it:

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build a better mousetrapTo invent the next great thing; to have a better idea.Rate it:

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build bridgesTo form links or friendly relations.Rate it:

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build into add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entityRate it:

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build intoto add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entityRate it:

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build onTo add additional elements or components to in order to extend it.Rate it:

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build on sandTo put something in an unstable position by failing to give it a secure foundation.Rate it:

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build upTo strengthen.Rate it:

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build uponTo form by combining materials or parts on top of a surface or foundation.Rate it:

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build uponTo expand upon; to develop further.Rate it:

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air bagcar's safety deviceRate it:

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air commodoreRAF officerRate it:

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air rageDisruptive behaviour on an aircraft.Rate it:

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Air Your Dirty Laundry in PublicTo discuss your personal matters and conflicts publicly specifically when you argue with someone .Rate it:

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too many balls in the airToo many tasks, responsibilities, or details to cope with or manage successfully.Rate it:

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up in the airLiteral: up in or into the sky or air.Rate it:

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breath of fresh airSomething relieving, refreshing, or new.Rate it:

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air outTo discuss in the open.Rate it:

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troun de l'airVieux juron provençal.Rate it:

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air outTo expose to air; to leave open or spread out, as to allow odor or moisture to dissipate.Rate it:

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catch big airSuperlative of catch air; make a big jump high off the ground.Rate it:

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too many balls in the airAttempting to accomplish many projects in one time period.Rate it:

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vivre de l'air du tempsTo live upon nothing (i.e. to eat very little).Rate it:

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air one's dirty laundry in publicto reveal one's secrets to the public.Rate it:

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Full of Hot AirSomeone who talks nonsense and nothing anything of value and importanceRate it:

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walking on airvery happyRate it:

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à votre air on ne vous donnerait pas vingt-cinq ansFrom your looks I should take you for less than five-and-twenty.Rate it:

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air bedinflatable mattressRate it:

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avoir l'airto seem, look, appearRate it:

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avoir toujours le pied en l'airTo be always on the go.Rate it:

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breath of fresh airSomething new which is refreshing, invigorating or stimulating in a good senseRate it:

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c'est l'air qui fait la chansonWords depend much on the tone in which they are spoken; It is not so much what you say as the way in which you say it.Rate it:

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c'est un air de porter le diable en terreIt is an air to conjure up the devil.Rate it:

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castle in the airA visionary project or scheme; a day-dream; an idle fancy; a pipe dream; any plan, desire, or idea that is unlikely to be ever realized; a near impossibility.Rate it:

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catch airTo make a jump.Rate it:

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cela en a tout l'airIt looks uncommonly like it.Rate it:

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cet individu n'a pas l'air catholiqueThat man does not look very trustworthy.Rate it:

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dead airAn unintended interruption in a radio broadcast during which there is no sound; a similar interruption of a television broadcast in which there is neither sound nor a video signal.Rate it:

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elle a l'air de ne pas y toucherShe looks as if butter would not melt in her mouth; She is very sarcastic without appearing to mean anything. (Comp. Nitouche.)Rate it:

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elle a quelque chose de votre airShe takes after you; She looks somewhat like you.Rate it:

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elle a un air empruntéShe looks awkward, embarrassed, affected.Rate it:

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full of hot airTalking a lot, especially without saying anything of value or meaning.Rate it:

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get some airTo invigorate oneself by breathing refreshing outdoor air, especially after departing from a building or other enclosed space for this purpose.Rate it:

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