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chump changeA sum of money considered to be insignificant.Rate it:

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chump changeAn amount of remuneration, reward, or other monetary recompense considered to be insultingly small.Rate it:

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chump-changeOf or pertaining to something of little monetary value.Rate it:

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come aboutTo tack; to change tack; to maneuver the bow of a sailing vessel across the wind so that the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other; to position a boat with respect to the wind after tacking.Rate it:

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come aroundTo change one's mind, especially to begin to agree or appreciate what one was reluctant to accept at first.Rate it:

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come full circleTo make a complete change or reform.Rate it:

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come in fromTo change to a new side in a conflict; to return from a period of exclusion; to accept after a history of not accepting.Rate it:

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come overTo change one's position or location, especially to someone's place of residence; to come by.Rate it:

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come roundTo change one's opinion.Rate it:

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come to mention itWhat you just said reminds me of something; Used to justify a change of subject or a kind of statement that needs some kind of license.Rate it:

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de sententia aliquem deducere, movereto make a man change his opinion.Rate it:

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de sententia deici, depelli, deterrerito be forced to change one's mind.Rate it:

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dead set againstCompletely opposed, with no possibility of a change of mind.Rate it:

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deathbed conversionAn abrupt, last-minute change in one's professed beliefs, principles, or point of view in order to escape a serious threat or to increase one's chances of success.Rate it:

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donner le changeTo put off the scent, to mislead.Rate it:

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dresschange appearance, clothe, assist one to 'vest', change location of tie, ribbon, lapel, scarf, shawl, belt, etc.Rate it:

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e uns quebradosand changeRate it:

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

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end of the worldAny change that seems catastrophic or devastating.Rate it:

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faire maison neuve (or, nette)To change all one’s servants.Rate it:

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fend offTo take defensive action, push against, veer away, avoid, steer away, retreat, tack, give strong vocal or signal warning.Rate it:

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flick overTo change channels on a television.Rate it:

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flick overTo change from one state to another by flicking.Rate it:

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for a changeAs a departure from the usual.Rate it:

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for the nonceFor the time being, with the expectation that the situation may change.Rate it:

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get changedTo change one's clothing (usually for a specific purpose).Rate it:

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go aboutTo change from one tack to another.Rate it:

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go about!Change directionRate it:

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go downTo decrease; to change from a greater value to a lesser one.Rate it:

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go from zero to heroTo change from negative outcome to positive outcome. To improve one's fortunes significantly.Rate it:

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god works in mysterious waysExpressing confidence that a conundrum has a solution despite it not being apparent.Expressing that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.Person A: It seems that I'm about to be fired from my job.Person B: Well, God works in mysterious ways - maybe it'll be the kick you need to apply to university...Rate it:

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haters gonna hateCritics' opinions ultimately do not affect you and are unlikely to change, so ignore them.Rate it:

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have one foot on a banana peelTo be at risk of sudden change; to be in an unstable state.Rate it:

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have second thoughtsTo change one's opinion, or be uneasy about a previous decision.Rate it:

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hold the lineTo firmly maintain one's viewpoint, principles, or situation; to refuse to change one's practices or plans.Rate it:

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how's the weatherIndicating a change of subject to unimportant topics.Rate it:

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i am what i amI can't help the way I am. The underlying meaning is that I am not going to change either.Rate it:

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i wake up dreaming of a new day, i sleep thinking about how to change it.DreamingRate it:

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il a changé son cheval borgne contre un aveugleHe has changed for the worse; He has made a bad bargain.Rate it:

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il n'est chance qui ne retourneThe luck must change.Rate it:

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il n'y a rien de nouveau sous le soleilRien ne change malgré le changement du monde, cela s’est déjà produit.Rate it:

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in the scheme of things it was a small victory.As with climate change the slow improvement of gas amounts discharged into the atmosphere comes too late. We are screwed Rate it:

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it comes and goesSometimes you might feel like nothing is right and everything is against you, but don't give up. Things could change for the good in a matter of seconds.Rate it:

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it is what it isAnother way to say you cannot change what is apparent, but accept it.Rate it:

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it's a game-changerA crucial change in the state of affairs.Rate it:

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iter flectere, convertere, avertereto deviate, change the direction.Rate it:

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je lui ai rendu le changeI paid him back in his own coin. Rate it:

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jump the fenceTo change from first approach, approach from a different direction, suggest a completely foreign idea.Rate it:

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keep the changeAn instruction to a taxi driver, waiter etc. to keep the change from the amount handed over as a tipRate it:

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l'homme absurde est celui qui ne change jamaisThe wise man changes his opinion—the fool never.Rate it:

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