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hidden in plain sightSeemingly hidden, but actually not hidden and easy to find.Rate it:

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a plain janeeasy-going, unobtrusive, soft spoken, communicative.Rate it:

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de plain piedOn the same level (of rooms on the same floor, or on a level with the ground).Rate it:

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hide in plain sightTo be unnoticeable, by staying visible in a setting that masks presence.Rate it:

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in plain sightvery easy to see or notice especially when it is supposed to be hiddenRate it:

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in plain vieweasily seen, very visible.Rate it:

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plain as a pikestaffExtremely clear and plain to see.Rate it:

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plain as the nose on one's faceExtremely clear and plain to see.Rate it:

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plain sailingeasy progressRate it:

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the rain in spain stays mainly in the plainEnglish people use this phrase to try to "correct" people's accents to speak what they like to call "proper" English by changing the way words in this sentence are pronounced.Rate it:

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it takes two to tangoSome things need the active cooperation of two parties; blame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.Rate it:

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fantastically beautifulBeyond plain beautiful, mesmerizing!Rate it:

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under the rugSuch as to be hidden from plain view (and thus easily ignored or overlooked).Rate it:

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guarded rightsThose rights laid down by a constitution as being guaranteed to all individuals in the society; human rights.Rate it:

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les officiers étaient en bourgeois (or, en civil)The officers were in plain clothes, in mufti.Rate it:

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a wild goose never laid a tame eggmost things are inherited and predeterminedRate it:

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best laid plansA proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the outcome is uncertain.Rate it:

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get laidTo have sex.Rate it:

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it takes two to tangleBlame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.Rate it:

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bog standardEspecially plain, ordinary, or unremarkable; having no special, excess or unusual features; plain vanilla.Rate it:

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cet homme n'est pas très honnête, tranchons le mot, c'est un coquinThat man is not very honourable, in plain English, he is a rascal. Rate it:

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clair comme le jour (or, comme le soleil en plein midi)As plain as a pikestaff; As clear as noonday.Rate it:

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curae habere aliquidto have laid something to heart; to take an interest in a thing.Rate it:

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è l'uovo di Colomboit's as plain as the nose on your face; it's extremely clear and obvious.Rate it:

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eggs from sunkist hens -keep the kids' legs straight.means that eggs from hens living under plain sunlight (containing ultraviolet light) deliver Vitamin D an so prevent ricketsRate it:

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elle fait une bonne cuisine bourgeoiseShe is a good plain cook.Rate it:

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en bon français(lit.) In good French; (fig.) In plain English (i.e. without mincing matters).Rate it:

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en chiffres connusIn plain figures.Rate it:

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genus dicendi grave or grande, medium, tenue (cf. Or. 5. 20; 6. 21)elevated, moderate, plain style.Rate it:

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get laidUsed other than as an idiom: see get, laid.Rate it:

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il est sur le flancHe is laid up, on his back.Rate it:

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il n'a qu'un gros bon sensHe has only plain common-sense.Rate it:

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in front of one's nosePlain; clearly apparent; obvious.Rate it:

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laid one onGot drunk.Rate it:

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les voleurs firent main basse sur tous mes effetsThe thieves laid hands on all my things.Rate it:

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morbo afflīgito be laid on a bed of sickness.Rate it:

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on the shelfLaid aside, unused, abandonedRate it:

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on the tableLaid out, presented forthrightly, presented so as to be able to be scrutinized.Rate it:

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pure and simplePlain and unadorned.Rate it:

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short on looksPlain, unattractive.Rate it:

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siccitas, sanitas orationisthe plain style.Rate it:

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tranchons le motIn plain English; Not to mince matters; To put it plainly.Rate it:

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under one's very eyesin plain sight; while someone is watchingRate it:

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under the carpetSuch as to be hidden from plain view (and thus easily ignored or overlooked).Rate it:

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verborum tenuitias, oratio subtilisthe plain style.Rate it:

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when it's at homePlainly; in plain English; when it comes down to it; at it's most basic level.Rate it:

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when life gives you lemonsWhen trials are laid before youRate it:

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