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I see London, I see FranceIndicates that a person's underwear is showing.Rate it:

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see you when I see youUsed as a farewell, when the next time the speaker and interlocutor will meet is not known.Rate it:

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from can see to can't seeFrom the time when it is barely light enough to see until there is no light remaining whatsoever: from sunup to sundown, from dawn to duskRate it:

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be glad to see the back ofTo be glad to get rid of someone; to be glad someone has left.Rate it:

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can't see the forest for the treesTo miss the major things while only seeing the minor details; to overlook the entire situation due to focusing on small aspectsRate it:

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see how the land liesTo wait for all the information about something before taking action.Rate it:

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see past the end of one's noseTo have insight into underlying facts or consequences; to possess common sense or a vision for the future.Rate it:

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see someone throughTo suffice for a time.Rate it:

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see starsTo experience apparent flashing lights in one's field of vision, especially after receiving a blow to the head.Rate it:

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see the lightTo gain an understanding of something previously not understood, especially in a sudden insight.Rate it:

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

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there are none so blind as those who will not seeUnderstanding cannot be forced on someone who chooses to be ignorant.Rate it:

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I'll see you and raise youUsed to accept a bet, and at the same time raise the stakes.Rate it:

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see alsoA suggestion that other topics of study are related to a current topic.Rate it:

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see eye to eyeTo agree with someone; to concur; to get along.Rate it:

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see redTo be angry or irritated.Rate it:

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beginning to see the lightan awakening, an awareness, sudden realization, recognizing a situation.Rate it:

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see you next tuesdayA euphemism for cunt.Rate it:

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have a look-seeTake a look.Rate it:

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let me seeUsed as a filled pause to indicating thinking or pondering, not inviting hearer to participate.Rate it:

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monkey see, monkey dosimian imitation is a common trait in primatesRate it:

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See Eye to EyeTo completely agree with someone’s opinion and statementRate it:

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the doc says im going blind but i could never see anywayLess hurtRate it:

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could I see the menu, pleaseSaid in a restaurant, to ask for the menu.Rate it:

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see yellowTo receive a yellow card.Rate it:

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I see what you did thereUsed other than as an idiom: see I, see, what, you, did, there.Rate it:

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I see what you did thereAn expression used to point out that another person's joke has been understood, either to praise its cleverness or to clearly communicate a lack of amusement at it.Rate it:

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I see, said the blind manSaid to express confusion. Also used to express understanding after an initial period of confusion, i.e., "I see, said the blind man."Rate it:

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I'll see you and raise youMore generally, used when someone produces or reveals something. One says this to announce they will answer by producing or revealing something of their own, usually greater in significance.Rate it:

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is that a gun in your pocket or are you just pleased to see meIndicates the speaker has noticed an erection underneath the interlocutor's clothes.Rate it:

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i’ll believe it when i see itA phrase used by someone who wants to express they are wary of what they have been told.Rate it:

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just you wait and see!Wait calmly and the results shall appear and surprise YOU"Rate it:

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let the dog see the rabbitGet out of the way, so I can see what I'm doing.Rate it:

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let's seeused as a filled pause to indicating thinking or pondering, but allowing hearer to participateRate it:

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long time no seeI haven't seen you for a long time.Rate it:

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not if I see you firstUsed as a reply to see you, see you later, see you soon etc., implying that if the speaker sees the interlocutor first then the speaker will avoid the interlocutor.Rate it:

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not see someone for dustNot to see someone at all; implies hasty departure.Rate it:

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not see straightUsed other than as an idiom: see not, see, straight.Rate it:

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not see straightTo be unable to think clearly.Rate it:

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raise the flag and see who salutesIt generates, usually as a preliminary step.Rate it:

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see a manA bland euphemism to conceal one's true purpose.Rate it:

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see a manTo go have a drink or to meet one's bootlegger.Rate it:

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see a manTo take one's leave for some urgent purpose, especially to go to the bathroom.Rate it:

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see a man about a dogUsed as an excuse for leaving without giving the real reason (especially if the reason is to go to the toilet, or to have a drink).Rate it:

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see a man about a horseA message signaling one needs to go missing for a short while, for any reason, without giving a real explanation.Rate it:

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see beyondTo be capable of predicting the future past a certain point.Rate it:

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see inTo show in: to introduce to the inside of a place.Rate it:

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see inTo welcome.Rate it:

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see intoTo escort into, especially a place of shelter.Rate it:

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see intoTo perceive the truth about, especially of future events.Rate it:

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