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not be able to get a word in edgewaysTo be unable to say a single word because of someone else's talkativeness.Rate it:

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not to be able to say boo to a gooseto be extremely timid or diffident (wouldn't say boo to a goose)Rate it:

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on talking termsable to talk with someone, either in general or about the particular topicRate it:

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on the booksFinished; concluded; able to be regarded as a matter of record; any completed task, accomplishment, or event that has been documented or recorded in some way.Rate it:

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on the tableLaid out, presented forthrightly, presented so as to be able to be scrutinized.Rate it:

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on wheelsMobile; able to be moved.Rate it:

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one-track mindThat said to be possessed by someone who is obsessed with something or only able to think of one thing.Rate it:

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pass asTo be able to convince others that one is something contrary to fact; to look sufficiently like something or someone that one can purport to be it.Rate it:

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patience is a virtueSometimes we must wait for something and those who are able to do this with gracefulness are considered to be virtuous.Rate it:

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pinch-hitTo do something in the place of another person who is not able to perform or is less skilled; to substitute or stand in for somebody.Rate it:

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prospectus est ad aliquidone has a view over...; one is able to see as far as...Rate it:

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put up or shut upDesist from saying something unless one is able to prove it.Rate it:

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queen elizabeth iiOnly two affectionate eyes of one woman, were able to make the entire planet go to tears - – Queen Elizabeth IIRate it:

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quick on the uptakeAble to readily understand things; intelligent.Rate it:

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read like a bookTo be able to discern someone's thoughts from his or her body language or other behavior.Rate it:

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risum aegre continere posseto be scarcely able to restrain one's laughter.Rate it:

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risum tenere vix posseto be scarcely able to restrain one's laughter.Rate it:

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Rolling Stone Gathers No MossSomeone who’s always trying to move on or someone who frequently changes his jobs wouldn’t be able to keep a lot for himRate it:

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ropableAlternative spelling of ropeable. Able to be roped.Rate it:

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scrape alongto barely be able to surviveRate it:

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see throughTo be able to predict or read someone.Rate it:

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Straw that Broke Camel's BackOne last mistake leading to previous calamity or trouble, not able to bear more than one’s capacity,Rate it:

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swim like a bricknot able to swimRate it:

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take a licking and keep on tickingTo be tough; to have endurance; to have the capacity to absorb stress or damage, but still be able to function.Rate it:

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take apartTo move someone away from others to be able to talk to, or give them something in private.Rate it:

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tape outOf a piece of land, to measure out so as to be able to accurately fire upon itRate it:

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tell apartTo be able to know the difference between things; to distinguish.Rate it:

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That's the Way the Ball BouncesThat’s what life really is or that’s what the life is all about; fate; you may not be able to change certain things in your lifeRate it:

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the ;WYEWYE, SPECIAL RAILROAD TRACK LAYOUT DESIGNED SO AS TO Be Able To Reverse Direction Of An Entire Freight Train. Subject to Constraints Relavent to Consist, Train Length, Engine Power, Terrain, Weather, Traffic Condx., Company Rules, Govt Regs, Crews et al:Rate it:

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Tied to Someone's Apron StringsDepending on someone for something; can’t be able to do something due to dependenceRate it:

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up toAble; willing.Rate it:

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vix me contineo quin lacrimemto be hardly able to restrain one's tears.Rate it:

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vix mihi tempero quin lacrimemto be hardly able to restrain one's tears.Rate it:

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walk on waterTo be able to perform god-like or superhuman feats.Rate it:

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you'll never guessI have something very surprising to say; you won't be able to guess what I'm about to say.Rate it:

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能者多勞able men are always busyRate it:

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