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straw that stirs the drinkThe person who stimulates or inspires a group; the major factor affecting a trend or set of developments.Rate it:

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a drowning man will clutch at a strawWhen hope is slipping, desperation grasps at the slightest chanceRate it:

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last strawA small addition to a burden which causes it to exceed the capacity.Rate it:

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make bricks without strawTo accomplish a task without the proper materials or under unreasonable conditions; to do the impossible.Rate it:

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Straw that Broke Camel's BackOne last mistake leading to previous calamity or trouble, not able to bear more than one’s capacity,Rate it:

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buy straw hats in winterOf stocks, to buy when both demand and price is low, sell when demand and price is high.Rate it:

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bang strawA nick name for a thresher, but applied to all the servants of a farmer.Rate it:

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draw the short strawTo select the shortest straw or other object while drawing straws.Rate it:

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straw boatertype of hatRate it:

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straw pollA survey of opinion which is unofficial, casual, or ad hoc.Rate it:

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the straw that broke the camel's backA small and seemingly insignificant addition to a burden that renders it too much to bear; the small thing which causes failure, or causes inability or unwillingness to endure any more of something.Rate it:

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the straw that broke the camel's backMy patience has finally run out.Rate it:

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drink offTo drink the entirety of in a short period; originally and especially, in a single gulp.Rate it:

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drink from a firehoseTo take a small amount from an enormous, hard-to-manage quantity.Rate it:

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drink upFinish one's drink.Rate it:

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you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drinkYou can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it.Rate it:

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long drinkAny drink containing more than 5 ounces of liquid and less than 9 ounces. Typically, a long drink will have lots of ice and mixer.Rate it:

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can I buy you a drinkIndicates the speaker wishes to buy the interlocutor a drink, in a bar.Rate it:

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drink inTo absorb; to be completely attentive to.Rate it:

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drink like a fishThe words; "He can 'DRINK LIKE A FISH"; WAS AN AWKWARD ASSERTION THAT THE INDIVIDUAL 'DRINKS TO EXCESS!Rate it:

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drink toTo raise one's glass as a toastRate it:

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drink with the fliesTo drink alcohol aloneRate it:

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in the drinkUnder the influence of an intoxicating beverage.Rate it:

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in the drinkIn or into a body of water.Rate it:

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top-heavy with drinkdrunkRate it:

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you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drinkYou can give someone knowledge, advice or an opportunity or try to make something easy for them, but you can’t force them to believe it, act on it, or benefit from itRate it:

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Down the HatchTo drink something quicklyRate it:

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ginger beersoft drinkRate it:

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I'm thirstyI need some water, or want something to drink.Rate it:

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je m'en bats l'œil (pop.)I don’t care a straw for it.Rate it:

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make an exhibition of oneselfShe had far too much to drink and made an exhibition of herself by flirting with everyone.Rate it:

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orange squashsoft drinkRate it:

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thirsty thursdayA Thursday description when adding an adult drink to the mix is a good idea.Rate it:

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поздно пить боржоми, когда почки отказалиbeing in a situation when nothing can be done to fix a problem, not necessarily a health-related issue late to drink borjomi when kidneys have failed")Rate it:

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hot chocolatewarm drinkRate it:

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knock backTo drink an alcoholic beverage swiftly or often.Rate it:

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put backTo drink fast; to knock down alcohol.Rate it:

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wet one's beakTo drink a beverage.Rate it:

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an explosion of flavor!The reaction of the taste buds and the associated explosion of pleasant, sweet, toothsome, rewarding, overwhelming pleasurable response to food, drink or sweetmeats, desserts etc.Rate it:

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hang one on!Ejaculation by imbiber/drinker/Alcoholic: 'Get Drunk'; 'Get Smashed', {Drink to excess}Rate it:

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Hit the SpotRelated to food or drink something that refreshes you and satisfy your taste budsRate it:

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la goutte d'eau qui fait d%c3%a9border le vaseThe final thing that is too much and forces a reaction; the straw that broke the camel's back.Rate it:

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pour outTo serve a drink into a cup or glass.Rate it:

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knock downTo drink fast.Rate it:

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alicui bibere ministrareto serve some one with drink.Rate it:

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heave to and splice the main brace'Heave to and splice the main brace!' An old salt's invitation to shipmates in a shore side pub to drink-up and be merry!Rate it:

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boire secTo drink hard; To drink wine neat (without adding water).Rate it:

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buvez le coup de l'étrierDrink the stirrup-cup.Rate it:

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Cambric TeaPlace one Tsp Sugar, one 1/4 Cup Milk in Mug or Coffee Cup, Add boiling Water to Brim While Stirring: When Temperature of 'Tea' Becomes Drinkable, You 'KIDZ" Drink Your 'Cambric Tea'; B-4 It Gitz KOLD!Rate it:

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alicui bibere dareto give some one to drink.Rate it:

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