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faire acte de présenceTo put in an appearance.Rate it:

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cry someone a riverTo weep profusely or excessively in the presence of another person.Rate 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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Yankee go homeUnited States people go back to your country; used to express anger or opposition at American presence in a foreign land.Rate it:

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face to faceIn person; directly; in the physical presence of somebody.Rate it:

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ghost at the feastA presence that mars one's enjoyment by causing guilt or reviving unwelcome memories.Rate it:

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a cat may look at a kingEven a purported inferior has certain abilities, even in the presence of a purported superiorRate it:

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facts on the groundA euphemism, similar to fait accompli, used as an oblique way of saying that discussions over the possession of a given piece of territory has been rendered moot by the presence of military forces.Rate it:

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shy bladderAn inability to urinate in the presence of others.Rate it:

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wear out one's welcomeTo behave in an offensive, burdensome, or tiresome manner, with the result that one's continued presence is unwanted within a residence, commercial establishment, or social group.Rate it:

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falling glassThe wall-hung mercury barometer utilized in the days of sail presented approximately thirty inches of height level of the mercury in it's glass tube in fair weather. When a vessel sailed into a barometric Low Pressure region, the mercury level became lower and tended to indicate the presence of oncoming thunderstorms, gales, or a possible hurricane.Rate it:

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la petite bête ne mangera pas la grossePhrase typique qu’on dit aux enfants, quand ils éprouvent une peur panique en présence d’un insecte, ou d’un petit animal.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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animo adesse(1) to be attentive; (2) to keep one's presence of mind.Rate it:

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children should be seen and not heardChildren should behave well and be quiet, especially in the presence of adults.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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ils ne savent plus quoi inventerSe dit en présence d’un objet ou phénomène nouveau dont la pertinence échappe au locuteur.Rate it:

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Kilroy was hereInserted in the manner of graffiti in many remote and difficult-to-access locations to mark the presence of American workers or military personnel.Rate it:

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l'âge n'est fait que pour les chevauxPar extension : il n’est pas poli de parler de la vieillesse en présence d’une personne âgée.Rate it:

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lawyer upTo exercise one's right to legal representation, especially on the occasion of refusing to answer law-enforcement officials' questions without the presence of such legal representation.Rate it:

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praesenti animo uti (vid. sect. VI. 8, note uti...)to possess presence of mind.Rate it:

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send awayTo dismiss from one's presence.Rate it:

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send forTo order or summon to one's presence.Rate it:

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sexual tensionPhysically induced libidinal unrest arising between two individuals when aware of each other's presence.Rate it:

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show the flagOf a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish an authoritative presence and to exert diplomatic or political influence.Rate it:

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skeleton at the feastOne whose presence brings gloom to a joyous occasion.Rate it:

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slap-happySlap Happy is a disposition, an apparent affectation, an intentional mood-swing, unusual presence in the moment, goofy.Rate it:

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vamp or a trampAn individual of dual presence in manner of dress, demeanor, speech, body language.Rate it:

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