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a notch aboveSuperior to; of a higher quality than.Rate it:

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cut aboveSuperior to.Rate it:

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man among menA superior or remarkable man who stands out from other men; a leader or exemplar for other men.Rate it:

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think one's shit doesn't stinkTo be arrogant or snobbish; to feel superior to others.Rate it:

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lick someone's assTo flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinionRate it:

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yes manA person who always agrees with his employer or superior.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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boss aboutTo act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.Rate it:

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boss aroundTo act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.Rate it:

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full of oneselfEgotistical, believing oneself to be superior to others; preoccupied with one's own work, interests, point of view, etc.Rate it:

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woman among womenA remarkable or superior woman who stands out from others; a leader or exemplar for others.Rate it:

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old schoolCharacteristic of a style, outlook, or method employed in a former era, remembered either as inferior to the current style, or alternately, remembered nostalgically as superior or preferable to the new style, the older denoting something that would be considered out of date or out of fashion to some, but as such, is considered by others as cool and hip.Rate it:

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a cut aboveSuperior to; of a higher quality than.Rate it:

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if you're not Dutch, you're not muchThe Dutch culture is vastly superior to all other cultures in existence.Rate it:

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dress down1) Wear casual or work clothing, informal clothes: 2) Speak To Someone In a Desultory Tone, A Commanding, Analytical, Superior, Critiquing Manner; . . . . . {Tell Someone 'OFF' }Rate it:

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a quoDicho de un ente judicial, apelado ante una entidad superior.Rate it:

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bag of rationsA fussy or overly zealous military superior.Rate it:

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botón minimizarIcono, a menudo con un signo menos, que generalmente se sitúa en la esquina superior derecha de las ventanas abiertas en la pantalla de un computador, junto a los botones maximizar y cerrar. Sirve para ocultar ventanas abiertas en la barra de tareas.Rate it:

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bragging rightsThe prerogative to praise oneself for an accomplishment or for possession of a superior characteristic.Rate it:

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brownnoseTo flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinionRate it:

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c'est une maîtresse femmeShe is a superior woman.Rate it:

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cámara lentaEfecto visual que permite enlentecer artificialmente una acción. Se la obtiene rodando una escena con un número de imágenes por segundo superior a la velocidad de proyección. Pasando el registro con un número de imágenes por segundo normal se obtiene una impresión de que la escena se desarrolla lentamente.Rate it:

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cartoncillo foldingCartoncillo cuyas capas superior e inferior se hacen de pasta química y en las capas intermedias se usa básicamente pasta mecánica. Se caracteriza por su elevado índice de volumen y rigidez.Rate it:

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come beforeTo appear publicly in front of someone superior.Rate it:

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cráter volcánicoParte superior de un volcán, que consiste en una abertura circular ubicada en la cima de la chimenea volcánica, a través de la cual pueden salir humo, ceniza, lava y otros productos de erupción volcánica.Rate it:

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dress downThe heavy criticism, personal attack upon a subaltern by a superior for any infraction, misdemeanor, rule violation, felony et al which leaves the victim shattered:Rate it:

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encía prístinaParte carnosa de la boca sobre los maxilares superior e inferior, que recubre los alveolos y raíces dentales en condiciones normales, libre de acumulaciones significativas de células inflamatorias. Existen dos tipos de encías sanas:Rate it:

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first among equalsA person or position that if formally equivalent to others in a group, but is superior in some attribute.Rate it:

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garza brujaAve pelecaniforme de la familia Ardeidae.2 3 ampliamente distribuida por Eurasia, África y América. De tamaño medio, ojos de color rojo intenso, garganta, pecho y partes inferiores de un blanco puro; la parte superior de la cabeza y el dorso son de un gris oscuro; de la nuca le salen tres largas plumas blancas; las patas y pies son de color amarillo pálido, y el pico, fuerte aunque no excesivamente largo, es verdoso en la base y negro en la parte superior. Es notable la escasa longitud de su cuello, si lo comparamos con el de otras garzas como la garza real o la garceta común.Rate it:

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garza nocturna coroninegraAve pelecaniforme de la familia Ardeidae.2 3 ampliamente distribuida por Eurasia, África y América. De tamaño medio, ojos de color rojo intenso, garganta, pecho y partes inferiores de un blanco puro; la parte superior de la cabeza y el dorso son de un gris oscuro; de la nuca le salen tres largas plumas blancas; las patas y pies son de color amarillo pálido, y el pico, fuerte aunque no excesivamente largo, es verdoso en la base y negro en la parte superior. Es notable la escasa longitud de su cuello, si lo comparamos con el de otras garzas como la garza real o la garceta común.Rate it:

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gitche gumeeNickname for Lake SuperiorRate it:

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go over someone's headTo take up an issue with another person's boss or other superior rather than beginning or continuing to deal with the original person.Rate it:

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hacer la pataSer zalamero, demostrar sumisión y amabilidad excesivas con un superior jerárquico.Rate it:

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head and shoulders above someoneTo be superior in something, to be better in quality and talent than othersRate it:

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high horseTo show in your actions and expressions that you are superior to others, arrogant and haughtyRate it:

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hoc in sapientem non caditit is incompatible with the nature of a wise man; the wise are superior to such things.Rate it:

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hocico de tencaOrificio que une la parte superior del canal vaginal con la cérvix uterinaRate it:

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il n'y a si petit buisson qui ne porte ombreThere is no man, however humble, who cannot aid (or, injure) his superior.Rate it:

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jumped-upDescribes a person who thinks or acts as if he/she is superior in some way that the speaker disagrees with. For instance, pretending to be of a higher class or having greater authority than he/she has in reality.Rate it:

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jumped-upDescribes a person who thinks he is superior in some way that the speaker disagrees with. For instance, of a higher class, or has more authority than they have in reality.Rate it:

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kiss arseTo flatter or perform favors excessively, especially to receive preferential treatment from a boss or other superior; to behave obsequiously.Rate it:

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kiss assto flatter or perform favors excessively, especially to receive preferential treatment from a boss or other superior; to behave obsequiously.Rate it:

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kiss someone's assTo flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinion to gain their favorRate it:

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kiss upTo pay false flattery to another, particularly a superior at work, in order to get special attention.Rate it:

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lamer el culoComportarse de un modo excesivamente servil y solícito con un superior o con alguien que ostenta cierto poder.Rate it:

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lower the boomTo use one's superior physical strength; clobber.Rate it:

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manto terrestreUna de las tres capas del Globo que se encuentra entre el núcleo y la corteza. Se divide en dos capas: la inferior y la superior dentro de la cual se distingue la astenosfera.Rate it:

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moral high groundA position or point of view which is ethically superior or more reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.Rate it:

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mouth offTo talk impudently, especially to one's superior.Rate it:

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multitudine hostium cingito be surrounded by the superior force of the enemy.Rate it:

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