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the nature of the beastThe inherent aspects or characteristics of a given thing or situation, especially a difficult or negative oneRate it:

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beast with two backsTwo people engaged in sexual intercourse.Rate it:

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one must fight the beast of brutality, to defend one’s stance on neutralityWhen war is thrust upon a nation by another belligerent nation, a neutral nation suffers a dilemma of the collective state conscience.Rate it:

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the beast with two backsTwo people engaged in sexual intercourse.Rate it:

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second natureA mindset, skill, or type of behavior so ingrained through habit or practice that it seems natural, automatic, or without a basis in conscious thought.Rate it:

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let nature take its courseTo permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.Rate it:

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l'habitude est une autre natureSe dit pour marquer la force de l’habitude, qui est souvent capable d’entraîner l’âme aussi bien que le penchant.Rate it:

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l'habitude est une seconde natureSe dit pour marquer la force de l’habitude, qui est souvent capable d’entraîner l’âme aussi bien que le penchant.Rate it:

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nature callsUsed to indicate that someone feels a need to urinate or defecate.Rate it:

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nature vs nurtureComparing innate skills with learned skills.Rate it:

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tous les goûts sont dans la natureLa nature est vaste et peut de ce fait contenter chacun, même les originaux.Rate it:

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tous les gouts sont dans la natureVariante orthographique de tous les goûts sont dans la nature.Rate it:

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Bite Off More Than You Can ChewTo take on something more than of its actual capacity, a person, who tries to accomplish too much, or is greedy by nature, or overconfident or too much motivated, taking more responsibility or task that a person can manageRate it:

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a leopard cannot change its spotsOne cannot change one's own nature.Rate it:

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e pluribus unumA national motto of the United States of America, meaning "From many, one", or "out of many, one", referring to the integration of 13 independent colonies into one country, and that has taken an additional meaning, giving the pluralistic nature of American society from immigration.Rate it:

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dyed-in-the-woolFirmly established in a person's beliefs or habits; deeply ingrained in the nature of a person or thing.Rate it:

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on all foursSimilar in nature or effect to something else; consistent.Rate it:

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table talkConversation, especially of an informal or somewhat gossipy nature, among a group seated together for a meal or other social activity.Rate it:

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knocked into a cocked hatAn expression of such nature and composition so as to capture rapt attention, create an air of suspense, curiosity or mystery.Rate it:

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eternal triangleA relationship involving three persons (usually two women and one man or two men and one woman) among whom there are conflicting and competing attachments of a romantic or emotional nature.Rate it:

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smoke-filled roomA place where powerful people meet to decide a matter in secret, often of a political nature.Rate it:

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the three components of art are : 1. mere catharsis and cathexis, 2. (etc. )Cathexis : 2 major definitions, one being psychoanalytic in nature. Very rarely used in speech or in it's written form. Cathexis : what a fascinating word. Even the sound of it is unusual.Rate it:

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unknown quantityA person or thing whose nature or value is a mystery.Rate it:

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aliquid ad verum exprimereto make a copy true to nature.Rate it:

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animata (animalia) inanimaque (not inanimata)animate and inanimate nature.Rate it:

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animo forti esseto be brave by nature.Rate it:

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bad bloodAn inherited immoral or disturbed nature.Rate it:

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bad boyA man whose rebellious nature makes him attractive to women.Rate it:

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

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buddy upTo form small teams, especially pairs, often to reduce the likelihood of an individual suffering harm without being noticed or to suit the nature of a task to be accomplished.Rate it:

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bust a gutTo laugh vehemently or uncontrollably; Any reaction (to some news or a sudden change) which is furious, violent, or of an extreme nature; Also one of many similar euphemisms meaning to highly exert oneselfRate it:

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by way ofPossessing the characteristics, nature, or standing of; in the state or condition of.Rate it:

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c'est un homme comme il en faudrait beaucoupI wish more men were like him (because of his straightforward or courageous nature).Rate it:

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chassez le naturel par la porte, il revient par la fenêtreOn ne peut pas changer la nature des choses comme le caractère.Rate it:

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Chip on Your ShoulderAlways ready to fight or get in some quarrel or having an aggressive and rude natureRate it:

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constituere, quid et quale sit, de quo disputeturto determine the nature and constitution of the subject under discussion.Rate it:

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define the relationshipA modern phrase to describe when two people agree on the nature of their relationship - is it casual, serious, open etcRate it:

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dirty wordA word that is considered vulgar, not necessarily sexual in nature.Rate it:

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dirty workOne or more unpleasant tasks, assignments, or employment duties, especially those of a disreputable or illicit nature.Rate it:

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eye poppingSomething of such nature, beauty or appeal to the viewers, it is categorized as eye popping!Rate it:

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feel outTo try to ascertain a person's point of view, or the nature of a situation, by cautious and subtle means.Rate it:

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genetic lotterythe uncertain nature of inheritable genetic qualities, such as intelligence and looks.Rate it:

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Heart of GoldHaving a big heart, generous, of extremely good natureRate it:

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heart of stoneA stonehearted character, stern or cruel nature.Rate 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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horsetradingInformal negotiating, especially when complex or clever in nature.Rate it:

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in and of itselfby itself; with respect to its intrinsic or inherent nature without consideration of extraneous factors; per se, intrinsically, inherentlyRate it:

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in omni re vincit imitationem veritasin everything nature defies imitation.Rate it:

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indignitas, atrocitas rei (Mur. 25. 51)the revolting nature of an action.Rate it:

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it is what it isThis thing has its own distinct nature; this thing is itself.Rate it:

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