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point d'argent, point de suisseNo money, no Swiss; No pay, no piper.Rate it:

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pour un point (or, faute d'un point) martin perdit son âneFor want of a nail the shoe was lost (or, the miller lost his mare); Be careful of trifles.Rate it:

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bone-crunchingVery violent or hard, as an impact.Rate it:

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dry as a bonecompletely dry; totally dryRate it:

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bone-deepExtremely deep or profound (emotionally)Rate it:

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bone idlelazyRate it:

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bone upTo study or cram, especially in order to refresh one's knowledge of a topic.Rate it:

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bone-drytotally dry; without moisture.Rate it:

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throw a bone toTo provide support or assistance to, especially in one particular way or to a limited extent; to make a concession to.Rate it:

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bad to the boneCompletely bad and evil; pure evil.Rate it:

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bred-in-the-boneInveterate or habitual; long-standing.Rate it:

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bone in the throatA source of continuing annoyance; a hindrance.Rate it:

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bone dryCompletely dry; without any trace of moisture.Rate it:

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bone hardAs hard as a bone, rock hard.Rate it:

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bone in her teethUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see bone,‎ in,‎ her,‎ teeth.Rate it:

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bone in her teethA prominent bow wave.Rate it:

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bone of contentionSomething that continues to be disputed; something on which no agreement can be reached.Rate it:

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bone-crunchingVery violent or hard.Rate it:

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bone-deepExtremely deep or profoundRate it:

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bone-idleutterly lazyRate it:

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bone-shakingrattly, unsteady, ricketyRate it:

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bred-in-the-boneFirmly established or instilled; deep-seated.Rate it:

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breed in the boneTo establish or ingrain firmly within someone's nature.Rate it:

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funny boneThe ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingly sensation. [from the 19th c.]Rate it:

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funny boneOne's sense of humor.Rate it:

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have a bone to pickTo have a complaint or grievance with somebody.Rate it:

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Have a Bone to Pick with YouTo have a complaint and argument about somethingRate it:

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like a dog with a boneStubborn; persistent; relentless; doggedRate it:

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soaked to the boneExtremely wet.Rate it:

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tickle somebody's funny boneTo amuse; to strike somebody as funny.Rate it:

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tickle someone's funny boneTo amuse; to strike somebody as funny.Rate it:

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Tickle Your Funny BoneAmusing someone or making someone laughRate it:

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to the bonecompletely, totallyRate it:

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two dogs fight for a bone, but a third runs away with itWhen two sides contend, it's always the third party that benefits.Rate it:

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wish-bonepart of a chicken's skeletonRate it:

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work one's fingers to the boneWork especially hard, usually for an extended period.Rate it:

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à méchant ouvrier, point de bon outilCelui qui fait mal son affaire trouve toujours une excuse ou un prétexte.Rate it:

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case in pointa good exampleRate it:

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l'aigle ne s'amuse point à prendre les mouchesLes âmes élevées et les esprits supérieurs dédaignent de recourir aux petits expédients, qu’ils jugent indignes d’eux, parce qu’ils ont conscience de leur force et de leur justice. Ils laissent aux faibles la ruse et la violence.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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point outTo tell, remind, indicate to someone.Rate it:

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see the pointTo understand someone's argument.Rate it:

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selling pointThe property or characteristic of a good that most attracts purchasers.Rate it:

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

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there's no point crying over spilt milkYou should not be upset over something that cannot be undone.Rate it:

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point the finger atTo accuse or blame.Rate it:

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point outTo identify with a bodily gesture, notably by pointing a finger or implement.Rate it:

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à chose faite point de remèdeWhat is done cannot be undone.Rate it:

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point of no returnThe point in any journey, process, or sequence of events when it is no longer possible to reverse course or stop the process.Rate it:

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

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