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Pull a Rabbit Out of HatTo magically produce something much needed, to find out a solution all of a sudden or unexpectedlyRate it:

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Pull All Your Eggs into One BasketTo take all your chances on one plan or idea, to use all your options at one timeRate it:

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pull an all-nighterWork diligently throughout the night.Rate it:

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Pull out All the StopsTo do something eagerly or whole heatedly, putting in all to succeedRate it:

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pull out all the stopsTo reserve or hold back nothing.Rate it:

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push against an open doorTo do something pointless or unnecessary; to try doing something already done.Rate it:

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push offto commit a foul by pushing against an opponent to both accelerate more quickly and push the opponent in the opposite direction.Rate it:

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put all one's eggs in one basketRather than diversifying.Rate it:

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put one through one's pacesTo test several or all functions or training of a person, animal, machine, etc.Rate it:

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put paid toTo stop something once and for all.Rate it:

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quand on a des filles, on est toujours bergerMy son is my son till he gets him a wife, My daughter’s my daughter all the days of her life.Rate it:

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quand on veut trop serrer l'anguille, elle s'échappe“Much would have more and lost all”; He who is too greedy loses everything. Rate it:

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queer bashingprejudice or violence against homosexuals.Rate it:

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qui trop embrasse mal étreintGrasp all, lose all.Rate it:

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quien roba a un ladrón, tiene cien años de perdónIt's justifiable to commit crimes against criminalsRate it:

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quoquo versus; in omnes partesin all directions.Rate it:

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race against timeA situation in which something must be done hurriedly, by a deadline.Rate it:

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raison de plusAll the more reason.Rate it:

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rationi repugnareto be contrary to all reason.Rate it:

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real jobA hobby that takes all of a person's free time.Rate it:

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rem actam or simply actum agere (proverb.)to have all one's trouble for nothing.Rate it:

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rien n'y faitNothing has any effect upon him (or, on it); It is all of no use.Rate it:

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right fightersomeone who fights for truth, justice and what is right often to the exclusion of or above all else; someone who tries to win arguments even if it hurts othersRate it:

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rock the boatTo disturb the status quo or go against rules or conventions, as in an effort to get attention.Rate it:

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rolloverContinue one's Funds In Program, 'Rollover' My Existing Funds, My Plan, Stay The Course In The Present Agenda, Investiture: Do Not Close OuI, Retain All Funds And'Steady As You Go!Rate it:

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round robinan arrangement of choosing all elements in agroup equaly in some rational order e.g. 'taking turns"Rate it:

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rub up againstTo touch something with one's body.Rate it:

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rub up againstTo touch another person with one's body in a sexually stimulating manner.Rate it:

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rub up againstOf pets. To touch a person's body in a friendly manner, seeking attention.Rate it:

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rub up onTo rub one's body against another person as a form of sexual stimulation or flirting.Rate it:

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run away withTo leave secretly with another person. Usually with the intention of getting married or of living together against the wishes of the family.Rate it:

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run up againstBegin to encounter problems with someone or something.Rate it:

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s'y casser les dentsTo come up against a brick wallRate it:

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safe harborA place of retreat that is safe from threats of all kindsRate it:

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Santa's workshopThe mythical structure, usually envisioned as located at the North Pole, where Santa Claus and a large number of capable elves work tirelessly and gladly year-round to produce all of the toys and other gifts to be delivered throughout the world on Christmas Day.Rate it:

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save vs.In certain games, to successfully guard against a particular dangerRate it:

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say it allTo express the essential characteristics of a person, thing, or situation in a concise, well-crafted turn of phrase or in some other pithy manner.Rate it:

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say no moreWhat has already been said conveys all the meaning and information needed to draw a conclusion concerning a matter which it would be imprudent to discuss further.Rate it:

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scelus edere in aliquem (Sest. 26. 58)to commit a crime against some one.Rate it:

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se casser le nez1. To fall on one’s face. 2. To knock up against an obstacle. 3. To fail in an enterprise.Rate it:

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se piquer au jeu(lit.) To continue obstinately to play although losing; (fig.) To go on in an enterprise in spite of all obstacles.Rate it:

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se suaque omnia dedere victorito give up one's person and all one's possessions to the conqueror.Rate it:

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se suaque omnia permittere victoris potestatito give up one's person and all one's possessions to the conqueror.Rate it:

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see how the land liesTo wait for all the information about something before taking action.Rate it:

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sell awayTo sell all of an item or group of items.Rate it:

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sell ice to eskimosTo persuade people to go against their best interests or to accept something unnecessary or preposterous.Rate it:

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sell outTo sell all of a product that is in stock.Rate it:

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sell upTo sell all, in order to reduce its debts or gain liquid money.Rate it:

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selon toute apparenceIn all probability.Rate it:

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sens dessus dessousAll upside down; Topsy-turvy.Rate it:

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