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in the first placeTo begin with; earlier; first; at the start.Rate it:

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first come, first servedPeople will be dealt with in the order they arrive.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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between a rock and a hard placeHaving the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.Rate it:

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have one's heart in the right placeTo have good intentions.Rate it:

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lightning never strikes twice in the same placeA lucky or unusual event is unlikely to occur again in the same way.Rate it:

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put somebody in his placeTo bring somebody down; to humble or insult.Rate it:

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Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceTo face a difficult situation and remain in a tight spot one after another, Or face some difficulty in making the right decision that would deliver no harmRate it:

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in the right place at the right timeAt a location where something good is about to happen at just the time of its occurrence; lucky; fortunate; able to obtain a benefit due to circumstances, rather than due to merit.Rate it:

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come from a good placeTo be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.Rate it:

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not a hair out of placeThe appearance, condition, presence of a subject which is ideal, almost perfectRate it:

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qui va à la chasse perd sa placeIf you leave your place, you lose it.Rate it:

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put someone in his placeRemind someone of his or her position.Rate it:

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? in placeNew phrase for self isolationRate it:

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all over the placeEverywhere, especially chaotically or in such a way as to make a mess.Rate it:

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all over the placeInconsistent; lacking a clear pattern.Rate it:

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all over the place like a mad woman's custardMoving about randomly.Rate it:

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cette place est une bague au doigtThat position is a sinecure.Rate it:

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cette place est votre faitThat situation is just the thing for you.Rate it:

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everything seemed to fall right into place.after all that effort, it seemed to be made in the shadeRate it:

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fall about the placeto laugh uncontrollablyRate it:

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fall into placeTo assume a clear and complete form when separate elements come together; to be realised.Rate it:

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final resting placegraveRate it:

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find one's placeTo discover one's vocation, purpose, and/or sense of belonging to or passion for something.Rate it:

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find one's placeTo locate where had most recently stopped reading, in order to resume reading.Rate it:

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Heart's in the Right PlaceTo have a kind heart and good intentions even in an unpleasant situationRate it:

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il a placé son argent à fonds perduHe sank his money in an annuity.Rate it:

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in the wrong place at the wrong timeAt a location where something bad is about to happen at just the time of its occurrence.Rate it:

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in the wrong place at the wrong timeDescribing actions or activities that the speaker considers inappropriate, misdirected, or unlikely to yield good results.Rate it:

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la royauté, place noyée de lumière où toute tache paraît une fange sordide“In that fierce light which beats upon a throne And blackens every blot.” [Tennyson , Idylls of the King, Dedication.]Rate it:

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out of placeShe comes in out of the storm with not a hair out of place.Rate it:

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out of placeAmongst all those horsey people I felt quite out of place.Rate it:

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out of placeNot in the proper situation or arrangement, or inappropriate for the circumstances.Rate it:

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place in the sunA favorable position.Rate it:

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place in the sunRecognition, fame.Rate it:

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place in the sunUsed other than as an idiom: see place, in the sun.Rate it:

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place of businessA place where business is conducted, such as an office or a single shop in a franchise.Rate it:

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pride of placeThe best position.Rate it:

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put someone in his placeTo bring somebody down; to humble or rebuke.Rate it:

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put someone in their placeTo remind someone of his position.Rate it:

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put someone in their placeTo bring somebody down; to humble or rebuke.Rate it:

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qui part à la chasse perd sa placeVariante de qui va à la chasse perd sa place.Rate it:

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qui va à la chasse perd sa placeQui quitte sa place doit s'attendre à la retrouver occupée à son retour.Rate it:

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reach at my place fastWe are getting late so reach at my place fast.Rate it:

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se mettre à la placeSe supposer dans l’état, dans la situation où il est.Rate it:

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sticking-placeThe point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking point.Rate it:

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the place to beA great, trendy, or perfectly suitable placeRate it:

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there's no place like homeone feels the most comfortable at homeRate it:

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wrong place at the wrong timeNoun form of in the wrong place at the wrong time.Rate it:

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your place or mineA question suggesting sexual intercourse: literally meaning "shall we go to your place or mine to have sex?"Rate it:

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