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attack is the best form of defenceIn a battle, attacking the opposition first is better than waiting for them to attack.Rate it:

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more by accident than by designsomething done without deliberate intention; more by coincidence or luck than thanks to one's own skill or planning.Rate it:

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cold shoulderA deliberate act of disrespect; a slight or snub.Rate it:

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hem and hawTo discuss, deliberate, or contemplate rather than taking action.Rate it:

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mull overTo think deeply about something; to ponder, deliberate or ruminate.Rate it:

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white lieA deliberate, untrue statement which does no harm or is intended to produce a favorable result.Rate it:

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acte manquéa mistake which was unconsciously deliberate; accidentally on purpose; a Freudian slipRate it:

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break throughTo penetrate the defence of the opposition.Rate it:

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cat-and-mousesuspenseful, involving alternating roles of attack and defence.Rate it:

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causam alicuius defendereto conduct some one's defence in a case.Rate it:

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consilium habere (de aliqua re)to deliberate together (of a number of people).Rate it:

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consultare or deliberare (de aliqua re)to deliberate, consider (of individuals).Rate it:

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first things firstDeal with matters of highest priority first; deal with matters in logical sequence.1922, H. G. Wells, The Secret Places of the Heart, ch.4,"First things first," said Sir Richmond. If we set about getting fuel sanely, if we do it as the deliberate, co-operative act of the whole species, then it follows that we shall look very closely into the use that is being made of it.1999, Frank Pellegrini, "House Republicans Quell Mutiny Over Tax Bounty," Time, 23 Jul.,Judging by the pollsRate it:

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genetic modificationThe deliberate modification of the genetic structure of an organism.Rate it:

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in cold bloodIn a ruthless and unfeeling manner; premeditated and deliberate.Rate it:

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j'ai toujours pris fait et cause pour vousI have always stood up for you, taken up the cudgels in your defence.Rate it:

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je l'ai fait à mon corps défendantI did it reluctantly, in self-defence.Rate it:

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metooDeliberate misspelling of me too, used to indicate agreement.Rate it:

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mutton dressed as lambA mature woman dressed in a style more suited to a young woman, especially if a deliberate attempt to appear young.Rate it:

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rag the puckTo retain possession of the puck by skillful skating and stickhandling without attempting to score, as a deliberate tactic intended to use up time.Rate it:

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se casser la nénetteto reflect intensively on, to deliberateRate it:

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slow marchA progression or unfolding of events which occurs in an unhurried, steady, deliberate manner.Rate it:

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slow marchA manner of walking in which a person or group proceeds at a controlled pace in a deliberate, steady, rhythmic manner.Rate it:

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soft spotA point of vulnerability in a defence.Rate it:

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stand in the gapTo expose oneself for the protection of something; to make defence against any assailing danger; to take the place of a fallen defender or supporter.Rate it:

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stir the potThe deliberate act of agitating a situation. Especially to cause conflict.Rate it:

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talent managementHuman capital management of the entire employee lifecycle. Companies that are engaged in talent management are strategic and deliberate in how they source, attract, select, train, develop, promote, and move employees through the organization. This term also incorporates how companies drive performance at the individual level (performance management).Rate it:

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the jig is upAn expression used to mean "We have been caught out and have no defence", or if spoken to a person who's just been found out as the perpetrator of an offense, it means "You've been discovered.".Rate it:

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wide berthA considerable or comfortable distance from a person or object, especially for safety or deliberate avoidance.Rate it:

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