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jemandem das Fell gerbento tan someone's hideRate it:

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jemandem das Fell über die Ohren ziehento pull the wool over someone's eyesRate it:

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jemandem die Stange haltento remain loyal to someone, to stand by someoneRate it:

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jemandem Sand in die Augen streuento pull the wool over someone's eyesRate it:

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jerk-offSomeone who behaves rudely or inappropriately, or is ignorant of certain social norms, usually a male.Rate it:

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jerk-offSomeone who masturbates, usually a male.Rate it:

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jiminy cricketa phrase used in place of taking Christ's name in vain when someone wants to swearRate it:

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jive turkeySomeone who is jiving, as in behaving in a glib and disingenuous fashion.Rate it:

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jive turkeySomeone who is jiving, as in dancing. Often applied to people being funny or showy.Rate it:

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joe schmoeAn average person, especially a male, usually of blue-collar working class; no one in particular; someone unknown to you.Rate it:

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Johnny-Come-LatelySomeone who is amateur in any work, place or group, person who has no earlier experience of something Rate it:

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jolly someone alongTo make someone happy or compliant, as by encouragement or flattery.Rate it:

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judge, jury and executionerSomeone with the roles of judge, jury and executioner; someone with full power to judge and punish others unilaterally.Rate it:

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jump down someone's throatTo criticise with excessive and unexpected harshness.Rate it:

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Jump down Your ThroatTo scream and shout at someone in an angry wayRate it:

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jump onTo attack someone verbally, or criticise them over strongly for small errors.Rate it:

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jump someone's bonesTo have sex.Rate it:

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just another pretty faceSomeone who is attractive, but not too distinguished.Rate it:

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keep a watchful eye!Expect someone or something or anything:Rate it:

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keep an eye openTo maintain vigilance for someone or something.Rate it:

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keep at bayprevent (someone or something) from approaching or having an effect.Rate it:

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keep it in one's pantsTo refrain from trying to have sex with someone.Rate it:

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keep outTo restrain someone or something from entering a place or condition.Rate it:

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keep out ofTo restrain someone or something from entering a place or condition.Rate it:

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keep someone companyTo remain with or accompany someone, especially to make them feel more comfortable with a certain situation.Rate it:

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keep someone in the darkTo deliberately not tell someone details about somethingRate it:

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keep someone in the loopTo furnish someone with sufficient relevant information and include them in the decision-making process.Rate it:

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keep someone on a leashSetting unreasonable time constraints, requiring excessive reporting of actions, projecting an expanded and ridiculously contrived schedule of tasks.Rate it:

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keep someone on iceto keep someone uninformed or uncontactedRate it:

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keep someone postedTo inform (someone) regularly of the latest developments.Rate it:

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keep telling yourself thatSaid to someone who has ill-conceived, false beliefs.Rate it:

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keep watchTo guard; to watch over someone or something.Rate it:

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Keep Your Fingers CrossedTo wish someone or something a good luck and successRate it:

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kick assTo beat someone at something.Rate it:

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kick assTo beat someone in a fight.Rate it:

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kick ass and take namesTo beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.Rate it:

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kick into touchTo evade an issue.Rate it:

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kick into touchTo kick a ball over the touchline in a game of rugby to avoid pressure from the opponent team in a difficult situationRate it:

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kick it withTo hang out with someone.Rate it:

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kick rocksGo do something unproductive, go bother someone else, leave me alone, go away; See idioms: ‘take a hike,’ ‘hit the road,’ ‘beat it’Rate it:

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kick someone when they are downTo make it worse for someone who is going through a difficult time.Rate it:

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kick up the arseA severe reprimand, especially one to motivate someone into doing something.Rate it:

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kill the fatted calfTo begin a festive celebration and rejoicing for someone's long-awaited return.Rate it:

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kill with kindnessheaping generosity, compassion, or excessive favor on someone -usually in response to an insult- to bring them discomfort; to overwhelm with overindulgenceRate it:

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kindred soulSomeone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself; kindred spirit.Rate it:

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kindred spiritSomeone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself.Rate it:

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kiss meI informally request that you kiss me—that you touch my lips with your lips or press the lips against, as an expression of love or affection.Rate it:

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kiss offto bid goodbye to (someone) with a kiss.Rate it:

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kiss someone's assTo flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinion to gain their favorRate it:

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kiss someone's ringTo give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone.Rate it:

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