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pump upTo cause one's muscles to swell by means of focussed weightlifting.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 outWhen someone is feels "put out". It means they did something they didn't want to do and now they feel "put out" about it...like being taken advantage of after they did it (begrudgingly).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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qui trop embrasse mal étreintGrasp all, lose all.Rate it:

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qui veut la fin veut les moyensWhere there is a will there is a way; If you want the end you must not stick at the means.Rate it:

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quoquo versus; in omnes partesin all directions.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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rebajasThis word is used a great deal in shop windows in Tenerife -- it means discounts in SpanishRate it:

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red face testA hypothetical test of a person's embarrassment, that is either passed or failed. Saying one passes the red face test means one would not blush and thus would not be embarrassed by disclosing something to others or doing something, and saying one fails the red face test means a situation would cause them discernible embarrassment.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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rem or opes habere, bona possidere, in bonis esseto possess means, to be well off.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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rig outto expel the holder of an office or other position by means of rigging the election.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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rod for one's backThe means of one's own punishment or downfall.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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rule of thumbA general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.Rate it:

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saddleA part, such as a flange, which is hollowed out to fit upon a convex surface and serve as a means of attachment or support.Rate it:

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

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saltimbocca for soulSaltimbocca is loved by many, so here saltimbocca for soul clearly means that their soul is satisfied.Rate 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 by the bellTo rescue or favorably assist (someone) by means of a timely interruption or the sudden termination of difficult circumstances.Rate 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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scare upTo find or procure while relying on chance to provide the means, especially something not easily found or procured.Rate it:

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screen outTo use a screen, grate, sieve or similar means to separate large from small objects or particles.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 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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sex pallySexpally simply means sex mateRate it:

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shanks' nagTransportation by foot. To "take a shanks' nag" means using one's own legs to walk.Rate it:

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she'll be applesEverything will be all right.Rate it:

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she'll be rightOK, no problem, everything will be all right.Rate it:

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she's applesEverything is all right, or in good working order.Rate it:

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she's street legalshe's lookin' really fine... all the right curves in all the right places!Rate it:

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ship of foolsA ship full of dysfunctional fools all vying for the title of captain but none of them are suitable for the job and none can admit they are equally as bad/ill-suited for the job.Rate it:

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ship outTo send, especially by means of a transport vehicle.Rate it:

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