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close, but no cigarThat's almost correct, but not quite.Rate it:

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collatis signis (viribus) pugnareto fight hand-to-hand, at close quarters.Rate it:

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come to a closeTo draw toward a conclusion; to end.Rate it:

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cone offTo close by putting traffic cones around.Rate it:

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confertis, solutis ordinibuswith close ranks; with ranks in disorder.Rate it:

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congratulations! you made me so proud!Used to express pride and congratulate someone close to you on his/her achievement.Rate it:

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cosy up toTo come physically close to, using body language in an attempt to persuade another party to snuggle or embrace.Rate it:

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crony capitalismA form of economy in which success in business depends on close relationships with government officials, often implying favouritism.Rate it:

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cut it closeTo judge or finish something close to its limit.Rate it:

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daddy's girlA girl who has a very close relationship with her fatherRate it:

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dead heatA close race or contest in which no winner is apparent.Rate it:

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eagle eyeA close attention to detail.Rate it:

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eminus hastis, comminus gladiis utito use javelins at a distance, swords at close quarters.Rate it:

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flick offTo insult by showing them the back of one's fist with the middle finger extended.Rate it:

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fly byAn airplane pilot does a "fly by" when she/he flies too close to the control tower thus making it shake and unnerve the people in itRate it:

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fly too close to the sunTo become overly ambitious or greedy.Rate it:

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give a sneck possetTo give someone a cold reception; to close the door on someone; to reject them.Rate it:

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gladio comminus (opp. eminus) rem gerereto fight with swords at close quarters.Rate it:

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go belly-upTo fail or fold; especially, to close or shut down a business; to go out of business.Rate it:

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goodgesser, not a bad gesser.Someone says not bad pretty close, I come back with not a bad gesser or pretty good gessser.Rate it:

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grappledEngage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle. passersby grappled with the man after the knife attack synonyms: wrestle, struggle, tussle, brawl, fight, scuffle, battleRate it:

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hand in gloveIn very close cooperation.Rate it:

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hand over fistQuickly or in great quantity, especially in reference to earning money.Rate it:

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hand-to-mouthInvolving immediate consumption with no provision for the future; having barely enough to survive, being close to povertyRate it:

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hang onTo pay close attention.Rate it:

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have in towIn one's charge or close guidance; along with one.Rate it:

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here's your signA sarcastic remark and gesture that is said and done when someone says something stupid. This is said while holding the back of your right hand in a fist to your forehead with the index finger and thumb extended to form an "L" for "Loser." This is done and said to someone when they ask an obvious question and they should have known the answer; it points out to someone how dumb the question was that they just asked.Rate it:

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hit the rockTo make a gesture to show celebration, friendship, or to be part of a secret handshake by one person raising their fist so the fist is pointing at the person and the other person lightly punches the fist.Rate it:

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hits pretty close to homehaving a direct personal effect on you.Rate it:

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hold one's breathTo inhale and then intentionally close the epiglottis so that one's breath is not exhaled.Rate it:

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hot on somebody's heelsClose behind; pursuing or following closely.Rate it:

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hot on someone's heelsClose behind; pursuing or following closely.Rate it:

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I miss youAn expression of sorrow or sadness about the absence of a family member, close friend, lover or spouse.Rate it:

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if it's not one thing it's anotherMany problems are happening simultaneously or in close succession.Rate it:

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il est dur à la détente(fig.) He is close-fisted, a miser.Rate it:

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ils étaient aux prisesThey had closed; They were at close quarters.Rate it:

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in bed withEngaging in a close mutually beneficial relationship, especially secretly and illicitly.Rate it:

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iter obstruereto obstruct a road; to close a route.Rate it:

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keep a close watchto pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.Rate it:

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keep a close watch onTo pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.Rate it:

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keep at arm's lengthAvoid a close relationship.Rate it:

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keep one's cards close to one's chestTo avoid revealing one's thoughts, circumstances, or plans.Rate it:

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keep your friends close, and your enemies closerOne should be on their toes and alert of their surroundings if malicious people are around, to ensure such people can't wreak havoc in one's life.Rate it:

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knocking on heaven's doorDying, close to death.Rate it:

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la raison du plus fort est toujours la meilleureMight is right; There is no arguing with a large fist.Rate it:

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last minutePoint in time, too close to a deadline to reasonably begin a critical task.Rate it:

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les deux armées en sont aux mainsThe two armies are in close combat, have come to close quarters.Rate it:

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like white on riceInseparable; in very close proximity; following closely.Rate it:

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like white on riceInseparably; in very close proximity.Rate it:

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lock upTo close all doors and windows of a place securely.Rate it:

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