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knock overTo bump or strike something in such a way as to tip it.Rate it:

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knock overTo rob; to stage a heist.Rate it:

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knock someone's block offTo strike a person in the head, causing him to fall to the ground, especially in an unconscious condition; to beat up a person.Rate it:

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l'union fait la forceUnited we stand, divided we fall.Rate it:

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laissez couler l'eauDo not be anxious about what cannot be helped; Don’t cry over spilt milk.Rate it:

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lay backTo make a short backwards pass to a teammate in an attacking position.Rate it:

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lay lowTo knock out; to cause to fall.Rate it:

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lay overTo make an intermediary stop somewhere.Rate it:

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le beurre et l'argent du beurreone's cake and eating it too; two mutually exclusive things, such that one can only choose one over anotherRate it:

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le plus fort est faitThe worst is over; The most difficult part is done.Rate it:

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Lead You by the NoseTo have a control over someone, to be in authorityRate it:

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leave overTo allow a portion to remain unused or unconsumed.Rate it:

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leave overGive over; stop it!Rate it:

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left and rightAll over the place; indiscriminately; frequently or excessively.Rate it:

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left, right and centerAll over the place; indiscriminately; frequently or excessively.Rate it:

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les grosses mouches passent à travers la toile de la justice, mais les petites y sont prisesOne man may steal a horse, while another dare not look over the hedge; Justice will whip a beggar, but bow to a lord; One does the scath, another has the harm; The crow gets pardoned, and the dove has the blame.Rate it:

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let slideTo let go, allow, release, pass over without action.Rate it:

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let the chips fall where they mayTo allow events to unfold naturally; to accept what occurs without prejudice, worry, or regret.Rate it:

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Let the Chips Fall Where They MayTo do what seems right, just and proper to you without caring much about the consequencesRate it:

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like death warmed overIll, unwell.Rate it:

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live over the brushTo cohabit without being married.Rate it:

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look out! there's a car coming!Pay attention, otherwise you can be ran over.Rate it:

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look overTo scan-read and check for errors.Rate it:

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lord it overTo behave as if one is in control of; to make a display of having an advantage over or superiority to.Rate it:

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lord of the fliesA ruler over a worthless kingdom; leader of a meaningless microcosm.Rate it:

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lord overTo act as a lord or boss in relation to.Rate it:

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lose the plotTo have one's results decline severely in quality or suddenly fall below an acceptable standard, especially when compared to past excellence.Rate it:

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lunatics have taken over the asylumSaid of a situation in which those in charge are incapable of handling their responsibilities, and should rather be put under scrutiny themselves.Rate it:

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make overTo renovate or to convert to a different use.Rate it:

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make overTo transfer ownership, especially by means of a legal document.Rate it:

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make upTo resolve, forgive or smooth over an argument or fight.Rate it:

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marcher à reculonsTo walk backwards.Rate it:

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megoInitialism of my eyes glaze over : used to indicate the speaker's boredom or impatience with some subject or activity.Rate it:

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mettre sur la selletteTo cross-question; To haul over the coals (fam.).Rate it:

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mind over matterWillpower alone can overcome a physical problem.Rate it:

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Mind over MatterThe intellectual power is stronger than other powersRate it:

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mist overTo become covered with mist.Rate it:

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mist overTo become tearful.Rate it:

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mist overTo cover as if with a mist.Rate it:

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mount upto increase over a period of time; to accumulateRate it:

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mouse overTo move a computer mouse pointer over.Rate it:

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move in onTo encroach or prepare to take over.Rate it:

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move overTo move so as to free up space.Rate it:

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muffin topThe roll of flesh that bulges over the top of excessively tight trousers.Rate it:

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mull overTo think deeply about something; to ponder, deliberate or ruminate.Rate it:

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my body is readyUsed to express preparation for and excitement over something, especially sex.Rate it:

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my cup runneth overTo have more than is needed or wantedRate it:

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No Spring ChickenNo longer young, old person, over his young ageRate it:

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nod offTo fall asleep, especially while in a seated position or in inappropriate circumstances.Rate it:

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not a patch onNot an improvement over something; not nearly as good as something; much worse than.Rate it:

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