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cut someone looseTo let someone go from something, such as a position, relationship, or obligation.Rate it:

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Cut to the QuickTo hurt someone in a grave manner; to act cold or unkindRate it:

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daddy's girlA girl who has a very close relationship with her fatherRate it:

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daft as a brushDescribes someone who is known to do and say silly things.Rate it:

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damp downto reduce the intensity ofRate it:

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dampen downto reduce the intensity ofRate it:

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dar las tantascause someone to take a long timeRate it:

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darken someone's doorTo arrive at the entrance of someone's residence or of another building associated with that person, especially as an unwelcome visitor.Rate it:

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dash downto write quicklyRate it:

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de cabezaupside downRate it:

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de potestate decedereto give up, lay down office (usually at the end of one's term of office).Rate it:

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dead meatSomeone in danger of death or severe punishment.Rate it:

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dead men tell no talesOnce someone is dead, they can no longer communicate, hence killing someone is the best way to keep him/her quiet.Rate it:

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dead men's shoesA position or property that is only attainable by someone else upon the current holder's death.Rate it:

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dead ringerSomeone or something that very closely resembles another; someone or something easily mistaken for another.Rate it:

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dead weightThat which is useless or excess; that which slows something down.Rate it:

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deal a handTo assign life circumstances to someone.Rate it:

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deal into deal cards to someone entering a game.Rate it:

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deal outto not deal cards to someone who is leaving a game.Rate it:

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deep downFundamentally; in essence; in reality; really.Rate it:

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deicere aliquem de saxo Tarpeioto throw some one down the Tarpeian rock.Rate it:

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depend onTo be dependent on something or someone for support or help.Rate it:

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deperireto founder, go down.Rate it:

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deponere magistratumto give up, lay down office (usually at the end of one's term of office).Rate it:

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depuis sa faillite il file un mauvais coton (fam.)Since his failure, his health (or, reputation) has entirely broken down.Rate it:

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der Amtsschimmel wiehertthere is an excessive amount of bureaucracy; someone or some organization is being excessively bureaucraticRate it:

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dial downTo reduce or diminish in effect or intensity.Rate it:

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dial it up/dial it downdial it up is to increase or escalate tensions or volume (sound); dial it down is to decrease or de-escalate tensions or volume (sound)Rate it:

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dial it up/downdial it up is to increase or escalate tensions or volume (sound); dial it down is to decrease or de-escalate tensions or volume (sound)Rate it:

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Diamond in the RoughSomeone or something that has lost charm now, but has immense value and the prospective to be stunningRate it:

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did i stutter?Something said to a person who asks again and again, “what did you say?” Or someone who won’t hear you when you said “no” or “leave me alone” the first time and keeps annoyingly asking for your input.Rate it:

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die downTo become less virulent.Rate it:

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dig out of a holeTo save someone or something from trouble.Rate it:

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dirt fileA compilation of negative gossip or facts about someone.Rate it:

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dirty lookAn unpleasant or disdainful look or expression, often directed at someone.Rate it:

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do downTo belittle or intimidateRate it:

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do me a favourUsed to ask someone for a favour.Rate it:

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do not pass go, do not collect $200A phrase telling someone to pursue a path directly without deviations.Rate it:

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do not pass go, do not collect £200A phrase telling someone to pursue a path directly without deviations.Rate it:

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do right byTo treat, deal with, or act toward (someone) in a morally just, socially honorable fashion.Rate it:

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do someone a frightenTo frighten someone, especially a dogRate it:

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do someone dirtyTo deliberately treat someone in an unfair or harmful manner.Rate it:

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do someone proudTo cause someone to feel pride, admiration, or satisfaction.Rate it:

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do someone's head inTo frustrate, irritate or disturb someone.Rate it:

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do the mathYou can do the calculation yourself, with the implication that you don't have to trust someone else's assertions.Rate it:

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do you have any brothers or sistersUsed to ask whether someone has any siblings.Rate it:

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do you kiss your mother with that mouth?Alternative, longer form of "you kiss your mother with that mouth?"; typically said after and because someone cursedRate it:

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do you mindUsed to politely ask someone for a favour.Rate it:

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do you mindUsed to inform someone that they are being intrusive or annoying.Rate it:

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do you think you can walkAsked to find out whether an ill or wounded person is able to walk or needs to sit down or lie down.Rate it:

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