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only the good die youngAlternative form of the good die young.Rate it:

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ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny(biology, social sciences, art, philosophy) The physical, cultural, moral, or intellectual development of each individual passes through stages similar to the developmental stages of that individual's species, society, or civilization.1905, J. A. Harris, "The Importance of Investigations of Seedling Stages," Science, New Series, vol. 22, no. 554, p. 186:With reference to seedling stages the statement that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny must be made with great reserve.1961, M. E. Wolfgang, "Pioneers in Criminology: Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909)," The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology, and Police Science, vol. 52, no. 4, p. 367:Haeckel maintained that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny, and this idea was incorporated by Lombroso into his parallelism between the criminal and the child.2002, B. S. Jackson, "Models in Legal History: The Case of Biblical Law," Journal of Law and Religion, vol. 18, no. 1, p. 11:For even if we accept that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny," those responsible for the drafting of ancient legal documents were not children, and are hardly to be endowed with some form of infantile mentality.Rate it:

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open a can of whoop assA good-humored threat of physical harm.Rate it:

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orfèvre en la matièreAn expert in the matter; a person with good judgment.Rate it:

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out of characterNot acting; not "on"; behaving within one's natural personality rather than that of a character in a performance piece.Rate it:

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out of characterNot in character; not successfully performing within the mindset of a given character in a theatrical performance. See also break character, drop character.Rate it:

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out of characterInconsistent with one's personality, disposition, or usual expected behaviour.Rate it:

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paint oneself into a cornerTo create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.Rate it:

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pave the road to hellTo lead to a disaster by acting with good intentions.Rate it:

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pay dividendsto bring about something good as a result of past effort or actions.Rate it:

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pay offyield good results; succeed.Rate it:

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peachy keenExtremely good, exactly right; all right. Often used in the negative or with an ironic or sarcastic connotation to mean the opposite.Rate it:

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pearl of wisdomA succinct, insightful saying, piece of advice, or moral precept.Rate it:

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personal capitalGood reputation, credibility, or influence.Rate it:

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Peter Pan syndromeThe supposed psychological phenomenon of immaturity among some men and women, who, like the fictional character, remain childish and fail to assume appropriate adult social roles and responsibilities.Rate it:

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philosophia, in qua de bonis rebus et malis, deque hominum vita et moribus disputaturmoral science; ethics.Rate it:

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philosophia, quae est de vita et moribus (Acad. 1. 5. 19)moral science; ethics.Rate it:

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pie in the skyIt is an offer to give something good to someone, however there is nothing firm about it or it is unlikely to materialize.Rate it:

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play with fireCommit one's self to do something extraordinary, dangerous, illegal, actions taken, lacking good judgement.Rate it:

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poison tree bears poison fruitUnethical actions in the service of good intentions will have immoral or unethical consequences.Rate it:

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por Dios benditogood Lord!, good heavensRate it:

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potluckQuaint {American ?} social gathering, mayhaps hosted by an entity. Attendees bring 'dish to pass'; {Luck of Pot} 'Purpose'; Good Food, Goodwill, Good-Gab:Rate it:

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power chordA chord or combination of notes used in rock music and typically selected to sound good at high volume and high levels of distortion. Power chords make extensive use of intervals such as open fourths and fifths.Rate it:

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praecepta de moribus or de virtutemoral precepts.Rate it:

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prêcher sept ans pour un carêmeTo do a great deal for little good.Rate it:

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price is rightThe cost of a thing is reasonable and of good value.Rate it:

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pro maleficiis beneficia reddereto return good for evil.Rate it:

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punched paperA thing looking good to one person, but bad to another.Rate it:

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put down asto assume someone has a particular character from very little information.Rate it:

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put out of one's miseryTo end or destroy something for the good of the individuals involved in it.Rate it:

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put someone down asTo assume someone has a particular character from very little information.Rate it:

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qui a bruit de se lever matin peut dormir jusqu'au soirA good reputation covers many sins.Rate it:

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qui a renommée de se lever matin peut dormir jusqu'à midiA good reputation covers a multitude of sins.Rate it:

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qui bien fera, bien (se) trouveraWho works well will have a good reward.Rate it:

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qui commence mal finit malA bad day never has a good night.Rate it:

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qui dort dîneSleeping is as good as eating.Rate it:

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qui paye ses dettes s'enrichitRembourser l'argent emprunté revient à se débarrasser d'un poids moral et permet de commencer à amasser sa fortune personnelle.Rate it:

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reach an early graveTo resign near the start for good.Rate it:

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read 'em and weepWhen playing cards (usually poker) and the final hand is played, a person often shows their cards in anticipation of winning and boasts this phrase to brag that their hand is good enough to win that roundRate it:

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reap what one sowsTo receive as a reward or harvest in the same measure as one's exertions, in a good or a bad sense. To receive justice.Rate it:

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ride highTo enjoy good fortune; to be in a privileged situation; to be particularly happy or proud.Rate it:

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ride one's luckTo avoid failure only by good fortune.Rate it:

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rien ne sert de courir, il faut partir à pointIt is no good hurrying if you have not started in time.Rate it:

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rien ne soulage comme un aveu sincèreOpen confession is good for the soul.Rate it:

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right as rainVery good; healthy.Rate it:

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right to lifeThe moral or legal entitlement of an unborn child to be born, and not have its birth prevented through an abortion or other medical procedure.Rate it:

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rough and readyCrude or unpolished, but still fit for use; good enough.Rate it:

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round potatoreally in good shapeRate it:

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run awayTo leave home, or other place of residence, usually unannounced, or to make good on a threat, with such action usually performed by a child or juvenile.Rate it:

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Salt of the EarthSomeone who is considered good, upright and nobleRate it:

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