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eat inTo eat a purchased meal on the premises where one bought it, rather than taking it away.Rate it:

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eat itUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see eat,‎ it.Rate it:

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eat like a birdTo eat in small amounts rather than in a single full meal.Rate it:

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eat shitUsed other than as an idiom: see eat, shit.Rate it:

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eat someone's lunchTo defeat or best thoroughly; to make short work of.Rate it:

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ebbs and flowsThings continuously change, sometimes for the better sometimes for the worseRate it:

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éclairA small chocolate-covered creme-filled pastry puff in a general oblong shape, typically larger than the miniature French version.Rate it:

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edible frogUsed other than as an idiom: see edible, frog.Rate it:

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efferre or edere aliquid in vulgusto divulge, make public.Rate it:

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einmal ist keinmalOnce doesn’t count; one swallow does not a summer makeRate it:

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elder brotherUsed other than as an idiom: see elder, brother. (This entry is here for translation purposes only.)Rate it:

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elder sisterUsed other than as an idiom: see elder, sister. (This entry is here for translation purposes only.)Rate it:

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elephant earUsed other than as an idiom: see elephant, ear.Rate it:

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elephant earsUsed other than as an idiom: see elephant, ear.Rate it:

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elle est mieux que sa sœurShe is prettier than her sister.Rate it:

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empty the tankTo make the utmost effort; to contribute to the absolute limit of one's energy and abilities.Rate it:

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empty vessels make the most soundnoisy, opinionated people are often stupid.Rate it:

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en moins de rienIn less than no time.Rate it:

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end stateUsed other than as an idiom: Any ending state..Rate it:

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enemy combatantUsed other than as an idiom: see enemy, combatant.Rate it:

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enlarge upon1. Expend; 2. To make larger; 3. add to; 4. To give greater scope to;Rate it:

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enough is as good as a feastJust the right amount is as good as more than enough: there is no value in excess.Rate it:

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enough to make the angels weepSomething so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.Rate it:

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equal marriageUsed other than as an idiom: see equal, marriage.Rate it:

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eruptionem facere ex oppidoto make a sally, sortie from the town.Rate it:

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esagerazioneMore than is reasonable; a bit too much.Rate it:

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estamos conversados?Do I make myself clear?Rate it:

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et que ça sautemake it snappy! snap it up! chop-chop! move it! be quick about it!Rate it:

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être à l'article de la mort (or, à l'agonie)To be at death’s door.Rate it:

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être gros jean comme devantTo be no better off than one was before, in spite of all one’s efforts.Rate it:

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eu mereçoUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see eu, mereço.Rate it:

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even outto make or become more evenRate it:

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even outto make or become more equalRate it:

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even upTo make even; to make levelRate it:

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ever soUsed other than as an idiom: see ever, so.Rate it:

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every horse thinks its own pack heaviestEveryone thinks their problems or burdens are worse than everyone else's. This phrase is a response to someone complaining or to someone complaining that they have it worse than othersRate it:

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every secondVery frequently; more frequently than is desired.Rate it:

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every secondUsed other than as an idiom: Once per second.Rate it:

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every silver lining has a cloudEvery good situation has the potential to turn bad.2007, Diab A. Shetayh, Actuality : The Reality RequiemA great partnership isn't a self-maintaining entity. Perseverance and persistence make it thrive. For every silver lining has a cloud. Ignorance of this reality is not an option.Rate it:

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excursionem in hostium agros facereto make an inroad into hostile territory.Rate it:

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exercise for the readerUsed other than as an idiom: see exercise, for, the, reader.Rate it:

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exit stage leftLeave the scene, and don't make a fuss.Rate it:

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exotic cherootUsed other than as an idiom: see exotic, cheroot.Rate it:

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exprimere aliquid verbis or oratione (vid. sect. VI. 3, note adumbrare...)to express clearly, make a lifelike representation of a thing.Rate it:

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face valueNo more or less than what is stated; a literal or direct meaning or interpretation.Rate it:

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facetiis uti, facetum esseto make witty remarks.Rate it:

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failure to thriveUsed other than as an idiom: see failure, thrive.Rate it:

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faire avaler des couleuvres à quelqu'unTo say very humiliating things to a man who, on account of his inferior position, is obliged to put up with them; To make any one swallow a bitter pill.Rate it:

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faire bon marché de sa bourseTo say a thing has cost less than it has.Rate it:

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faire bonne mine à mauvais jeuTo put a good face on misfortune; To make the best of a bad job.Rate it:

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