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if needs beIf need be; if there is a need.Rate it:

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needs a swift kick in the slats!Depression Expression; Threats and assertions of physical violence toward certain individuals during 'hard times' was common. Circa 1929-1939.Rate it:

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with friends like these who needs enemiesAn expression indicating that one's close associates prove more adversarial than one's opponents.Rate it:

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every king needs a queenEvery man needs a woman to be with for the rest of his life.Rate it:

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last thing one needsSomething not wanted by someone, who is already burdened.Rate it:

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with friends like those who needs enemiesAlternative form of with friends like these who needs enemies?Rate it:

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good wine needs no bushSomething good does not need to be advertisedRate it:

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my heart is where it needs to beAnd don't think ur excluded from itRate it:

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special needsNeeds for special care, services or accommodations.Rate it:

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point blankThe distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for the effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.Rate it:

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in the interest of timeIn order to save time; in order to use time more efficiently; so that time can be used more efficiently. The phrase "in the interest of time" is a commonly used expression that suggests that a decision or action is being taken with consideration of saving time or avoiding wasting time. The phrase is often used in situations where time is limited, and there is a need to prioritize tasks or actions to complete them efficiently within the available time frame. For example, if a meeting is running late, a speaker might say, "In the interest of time, let's move on to the next item on the agenda," meaning that they want to move quickly to the next topic to ensure that the meeting stays on track and does not run over time. The phrase can also be used to justify a decision that might otherwise be perceived as hasty or incomplete. For example, if someone makes a quick decision about which restaurant to go to for dinner, they might say, "In the interest of time, let's just go here," to suggest that time constraints are a factor in their decision-making process. Overall, the phrase "in the interest of time" implies a sense of urgency and efficiency, suggesting that time is a valuable resource that needs to be managed carefully to ensure that tasks are completed effectively and efficiently.Rate it:

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charity begins at homeyou should primarily pay attention to your own family needs, then care to the others.Rate it:

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cry out forTo say that a situation needs a thing, or a solution urgently.Rate it:

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land of plentyA utopia that provides for all one's needsRate it:

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meet halfwayAdjust to needs and rights of others.Rate it:

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hot buttonThe principal desire that a salesman needs to "hit" in order to make a sale.Rate it:

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attend toTo serve; to satisfy someone's needs as a servant would; to wait on.Rate it:

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cold comfortMuch less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires.Rate it:

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à bon vin point d'enseigneGood wine needs no bush.Rate it:

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à sotte question point de réponseAnswer a fool according to his folly; A silly question needs no answer.Rate it:

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bon droit a besoin d'aideEven a good cause needs support.Rate it:

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calls forRequires; needs toRate it:

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care forTo attend to the needs of, especially in the manner of a nurse or personal aide.Rate it:

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carry forwardThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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come to mention itWhat you just said reminds me of something; Used to justify a change of subject or a kind of statement that needs some kind of license.Rate it:

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cookie-cutterishLooking or seeming identical; created by some standard or common means; often with the implication that the result is boring, overly simple, or not applicable to all needs.Rate it:

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cut swathesThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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dig outThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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do you think you can walkAsked to find out whether an ill or wounded person is able to walk or needs to sit down or lie down.Rate it:

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don’t ask, don’t getA phrase used to guide those who are nervous to speak up about their needs or wantsRate it:

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dumb as a postAn Unkind Expression Relative To The Immediate Response/No-Response Of An Individual to The 'Needs' Of the Instant Moment.Rate it:

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hand on a plateThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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hold itTo wait to excrete when one needs to.Rate it:

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hold that thoughtUsed to acknowledge that one's attention needs to be diverted from what an speaker was saying.Rate it:

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I need a guideIndicates that the speaker needs a person to guide him or her.Rate it:

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I need a guideIndicates that the speaker needs a book or document to guide him or her.Rate it:

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I'm goodNo : used when asked whether one wants or needs something, etc.Rate it:

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is there a smaller sizeIndicates that the speaker needs a smaller size.Rate it:

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johnny-on-the-spotA person who is readily available for whatever needs to be done.Rate it:

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lather, rinse, repeatIndicating that an action or process was repeated, or needs to be repeated.Rate it:

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loose endA small job that needs to be done, or minor problem that needs to be resolved, before a task can be considered complete.Rate it:

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make light work ofThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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make the world go aroundTo play an essential role in causing the things in life to work as they should; to underlie the fulfillment of the needs of human existence.Rate it:

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my honey-do'sHoney-do's are the little chores requested by a spouse: A wise man will seek to discover these needs on the part of his spouse and accomplish them promptly:Rate it:

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on le tient à quatreIt needs four men to hold him down.Rate it:

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pick up the slackto do the work which someone else has stopped doing, but which still needs to be doneRate it:

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qui s'excuse s'accuseA guilty conscience needs no accuser.Rate it:

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qui s'excuse, s'accuseIf you try to excuse yourself you practically acknowledge that you have done wrong; A guilty conscience needs no accuser.Rate it:

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