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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 behind the ThroneThe actual force or person behind ones success, the real person in chargeRate 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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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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Pull No PunchesTo hit something with great force and power, attacking something potently, to be honestRate it:

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pull punchesTo avoid using a high level of force when punching.Rate it:

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

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push outTo force to leave a group.Rate it:

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push pastTo rudely force one's way in front of another.Rate it:

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push pastTo force a conversation or situation to continue after an awkward interruption.Rate it:

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push throughTo force to be passedRate it:

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push throughto overcome by force or willpowerRate it:

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put downTo halt, eliminate, stop, or squelch, often by force.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 to workGive a job; Force to workRate it:

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que la Force soit avecSouhait de réussite, expression d’encouragement envers quelqu’un, généralement la personne à qui on parle.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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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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ride with the punchesTo deflect the force of an opponent's punches by moving the body adroitlyRate 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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ring one's bellTo strike or bump one's own head with a strong blow, especially with concussive force.Rate it:

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rire du bout des dentsTo force a laugh.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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run out of townTo force someone out of a place or a positionRate it:

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sack upTo force oneself to become more manly; to toughen up or man up.Rate it:

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sally forth!An archaic military term. To exit a fortified position in order to assault a besieging force. The meaning has become more metaphorical over time.Rate it:

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

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sans adieuI shall not say good-bye; I shall see you again soon.Rate it:

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são seus olhosA phrase to humbly counter flattering by claiming that said good qualities are merely a distorting effect of the praiser's eyes.Rate it:

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se faire jour à travers la fouleTo force one’s way through the crowd.Rate it:

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se melhorar, estragaSaid of something that is very good, to a point that it can't be improved further.Rate it:

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se non è vero, è ben trovatoEven if it is not true, it is well conceived. / Even if it is not true, it is a good story.Rate it:

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second stringNot as good; of a lower quality or condition.Rate it:

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selling pointThe property or characteristic of a good that most attracts purchasers.Rate it:

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send somebody packingTo expel or eject somebody; to chase off or force out.Rate it:

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send someone packingTo expel, eject, or dismiss someone; to send away, chase off, or force out.Rate it:

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