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a purple patchBritish (Informal) a run of success or good fortune. "people expect him to score in every game now he's hit a purple patch."Rate it:

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it's been realAn informal farewell indicating the speaker's enjoyment of the time spent together. Often used ironically.Rate it:

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catch you laterAn informal farewellRate it:

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how's tricksInformal greeting roughly equivalent to How are you?.Rate it:

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big yearan informal competition among birdwatchers to see who can see or hear the largest number of species of birds within a single calendar year and within a specific geographical area.Rate it:

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how goes itAn informal greeting roughly equivalent to how are you.Rate it:

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knock aboutAn informal game, usually football.Rate it:

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smell testAn informal method for determining whether something is authentic, credible, or ethical, by using one's common sense or sense of propriety.Rate it:

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table talkConversation, especially of an informal or somewhat gossipy nature, among a group seated together for a meal or other social activity.Rate it:

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birds and beesInformal sex education, especially describing the sexual activity of animals rather than that of people.Rate it:

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dress down1) Wear casual or work clothing, informal clothes: 2) Speak To Someone In a Desultory Tone, A Commanding, Analytical, Superior, Critiquing Manner; . . . . . {Tell Someone 'OFF' }Rate it:

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all right, my loverAn informal affectionate greeting.Rate it:

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babysitter testAn informal method for assessing the maturity, reliability, or probity of a person, inviting one to judge whether one would entrust this person with the care of one's own children.Rate it:

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box someone's earsTo slap someone on the side of the head, usually as an informal punishment.Rate it:

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bros before hoes(US, informal) A man should prioritize his male friends over his girlfriend or wife.Rate it:

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bull sessionAn informal meeting among men.Rate it:

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coffee talkInformal conversation among friends or acquaintances, of the kind that occurs in a casual gathering where people sit together and drink coffee.Rate it:

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cómo tasVariante informal de cómo estás.Rate it:

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crash courseA quick, intense course of learning, especially one which is informal or hurried.Rate it:

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dress downTo wear casual or informal clothes.Rate it:

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enter intoTo engage in a formal or informal process.Rate it:

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free and easyCasual, informal, relaxed, unrestrained.Rate it:

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greasy spoonAn inexpensive diner or other informal restaurant, especially one specializing in frying or grilling.Rate it:

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hay is for horsessaid as a retort to someone saying hey, used to indicate that the speaker disapproves of the usage of the word "hey", perhaps due to a dislike of informal speech.Rate it:

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heads upUsed as an informal warning, caution, or call for attention; pay attention!.Rate it:

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hold courtTo serve as the principal discussant or center of attention in an informal gathering of friends, associates, etc.Rate it:

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horsetradingInformal negotiating, especially when complex or clever in nature.Rate it:

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how are youAn informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. Typical responses include.Rate it:

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how's everythingAn informal greeting, asking how a person's life is going.Rate it:

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how's lifeAn informal greeting roughly equivalent to how are youRate it:

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how's thingsAn informal greeting roughly equivalent to how are you?Rate it:

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hugs and kissesAn informal way to end a letter, email etc.Rate it:

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jungle telegraphA gossip network; an informal communication system within a group or organization.Rate it:

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just folksUnpretentious, informal, down-to-earth.Rate it:

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nice to almost meet youAn expression used upon first conversing with someone by phone, text, email, etc. when you can't say "Nice to meet you" because you haven't actually met in personAn expression used upon first conversing with someone by phone, text, email, etc. when you can't say "Nice to meet you" because you haven't actually met in person; a friendly and informal way of acknowledging that the encounter is not happening in person at the moment but might occur in the future. It is often used humorously or to convey a sense of anticipation.Rate it:

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no slave to fashionA person whose style of clothing and appearance are unconventional, informal, or slovenly; a person who takes little interest in how he or she is dressed.Rate it:

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nose testAn informal method for determining whether something is authentic, credible, or ethical, by using one's common sense or sense of propriety.Rate it:

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pass musterTo adequately pass a formal or informal inspection.Rate it:

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población callampaGrupo de viviendas asentadas de forma informal, y generalmente ilegal, caracterizadas por la pobreza de los materiales usados y la falta o deficiencia de la infraestructura.Rate it:

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por venturaGrafía informal de porventura .Rate it:

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Región de AysénNombre informal de la Región Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo.Rate it:

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Región de MagallanesNombre informal de la Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena.Rate it:

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Región de O'HigginsNombre informal de la Región del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins.Rate it:

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right backUsed in several informal constructions to indicate return -- especially imminent return to a point of origin.Rate it:

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sniff testAn informal reality check of an idea or proposal, using one's common sense or sense of propriety.Rate it:

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swing byTo pay a brief, informal visit.Rate it:

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take it easyAn informal greeting for parting or closing.Rate it:

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this calls for a party! congratulations!Informal phrase used to congratulate someone on their achievement.Rate it:

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Through the GrapevineSpreading of the message in an informal manner; rumors about something or spread of a confidential infoRate it:

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versión extraoficialVersión de un hecho o un acontecimiento que no ha seguido los cauces de comunicación oficiales, es decir, que se ha comunicado de manera informal.Rate it:

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