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play a partto be involved in such a way to affect the outcome, to be a contributing factorRate it:

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part companyto separate; go their own wayRate it:

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bit partsmall acting roleRate it:

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till death do us partA common phrase said between the bride and the groom at a Christian wedding, indicating togetherness and commitment.Rate it:

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better part ofalmost all of; most ofRate it:

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blague à partSérieusement, sans blague.Rate it:

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discretion is the better part of valorAlternative form of discretion is the better part of valour.Rate it:

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discretion is the better part of valourIt is often wise to refrain from seemingly brave speech or action.1597 Rate it:

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discretion is the better part of valour.Be brave but be discreet.Rate it:

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dites bien des choses de ma part à votre frèreRemember me kindly to your brother.Rate it:

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en bonne ou mauvaise partIn a good or bad sense.Rate it:

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faire bande à partNot to mix with other people.Rate it:

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for the most partMostly; in general; usually.Rate it:

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look the partTo appear suitable for a particular kind of work, position or role.Rate it:

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nous le savons de bonne partWe know it on good authority.Rate it:

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part and parcelAn integral or essential piece; that which must be done or accepted as part of something else.Rate it:

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part companyTo end a relationshipRate it:

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part withTo willingly let go of; to give up; to relinquish.Rate it:

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prendre à partto take asideRate 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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take partTo share or partake.Rate it:

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take partTo participate or join.Rate it:

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un billet de faire partA letter by which a birth, marriage, or death is made known to friends.Rate it:

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all work and no play makes jack a dull boyToo much focus on one's career is often viewed unfavorably.Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.Rate it:

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bygones be bygones, and fair play for time to comeLet all past wrongs be forgotten, with a resumption of cordial relations.Rate it:

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play downTo make or attempt to make something seem less important, likely, or obvious.Rate it:

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play it by earTo do something by guessing, intuition, or trial and error; to react to events as they occur.Rate it:

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play the giddy goatto behave wildly, irresponsibly.Rate it:

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play upTo make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely or obvious; to showcase or highlight.Rate it:

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play with house moneyTo act as if or be in a situation that, no matter the outcome, there is virtually no significant downside or risk; commonly used to refer to using already won funds (gambled money, casino winnings, etc.) to finance an endeavor (or continue to gamble) such that there is no real, perceivable or potential lossRate it:

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When the Cat's Away, the Mice will PlayWithout the presence of authority, people will do as they please even of breaking the rulesRate it:

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you can't win if you don't playUnless or until you don't play , you cannot win .Rate it:

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Play Cat and MouseTo make someone fool by playing tricks, to annoy or tease someoneRate it:

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play aroundTo behave in a silly, or childish, or irresponsible way.Rate it:

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play it coolto act coolRate it:

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turn about is fair playMy business partner came up to Me the week before Halloween to notify that he was leaving for two weeks in Florida 'cause is wife was tired.Rate it:

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play upTo misbehave.Rate it:

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child's playSomething particularly simple or easy.Rate it:

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play one's cards rightTo act sensibly; to make the right moves.Rate it:

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play alongTo take part in a charade, deception, or practical joke.Rate it:

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play aroundTo engage in sexual practices outside of marriage.Rate it:

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play aroundTo work with in a non-serious manner.Rate it:

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play by earTo play guided by one's memory of the sound, rather than from a written score.Rate it:

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play to winTo make a special, determined effort to achieve general success or a particular goal, in life, in one's career, in negotiation, etc.Rate it:

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play with fireCommit one's self to do something extraordinary, dangerous, illegal, actions taken, lacking good judgement.Rate it:

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two can play that gameThe tactics and/or strategies of an enemy can be used against him.Rate it:

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play old harryBlenkiron and I have been moving in the best circles as skilled American engineers who are going to play Old Harry with the British on the Tigris. — John Buchan, "Greenmantle", 1916..Rate it:

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play on wordsA pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.Rate it:

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play the race cardMark Fuhrman, Murder in Brentwood p.153.Rate it:

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play to winTo play in an especially competitive, committed manner, focused intently on winning.Rate it:

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