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only the good die youngAlternative form of the good die young.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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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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peck atTo attack with petty and repeated blows; to carp at; to nag; to tease.Rate it:

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personal capitalGood reputation, credibility, or influence.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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pipeMeanings relating to a wind instrument.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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point blankThe distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for the effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.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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pour comble de malheur, il tomba maladeTo crown his misfortune, he fell ill.Rate it:

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pour surcroît (or, comble) de malheur il tomba maladeTo crown his misfortunes he fell ill.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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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 downTo administer euthanasia to, as an animal too old or ill to cure.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 the wind upTo frighten or disturb.Rate it:

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quand on compte sur les souliers d'un mort on risque de marcher pieds nusIt’s an ill thing to wait for dead men’s shoes; He pulls with a long rope that waits for another’s death.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 coupe son nez dégarnit son visageIt is an ill bird that fouls its own nest; He who cuts off his nose spites his own face.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 the whirlwindEllipsis of sow the wind, reap the whirlwindRate 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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rem bene (male) gerere (vid. sect. XVI. 10a)to manage one's affairs, household, property well or ill.Rate it:

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rem familiarem tuerito manage one's affairs, household, property well or ill.Rate it:

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rendre gorgeTo have to pay back money unjustly acquired; To disgorge one’s ill-gotten gains.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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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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round toTo turn the head of a ship toward the wind.Rate 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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