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Dutch TreatOne pays for oneself for food and entertainment on any social event/occasionRate it:

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even moneyBy extension, an event that is somewhat likely to happen, but far from inevitable.Rate it:

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exceptio quod metus causaAlso known as the exceptio metus; an exception based on the fact that the underlying cause of action was based on duress or intimidation by the plaintiff of the defendant.Rate it:

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f** thisThe phrase emphatically diminishes the activity or event referred to and expresses that the speaker will have no more to do with it.Rate it:

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fashionably lateArriving behind time to an event which does not normally require one to be punctual.Rate it:

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fire drillAn organised practice to prepare occupants of an office, school or other public building for evacuation in the event of a fire.Rate it:

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first annualThe second occurrence of an annual event, that is, the first occurrence that is indeed annual.Rate it:

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first annualThe first occurrence of an event that is scheduled or hoped to become annual.Rate it:

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fish killAn underwater anoxic event, especially one that causes a crash in fish populationsRate it:

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flying startThe start of a sports event in which the competitors are moving when they pass the starting line or initial jump point.Rate it:

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follow upTo take further actions remaining after an event; to continue, revisit, or persist; especially, to maintain communication.Rate it:

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four score and seven years agoAs an opener, a sometimes sarcastic indicator to indicate a past event being mentioned is particularly important.Rate it:

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get ahead of oneselfTo develop an opinion based on insufficient information or to take action prematurely.Rate it:

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get cold feetTo become nervous or anxious and reconsider a decision about an upcoming event.Rate it:

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give earTo listen: to devote one's attention to an auditory event.Rate it:

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go onTo make a decision based on.Rate it:

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go toTo attend an event or a sight.Rate it:

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go togetherOf two people, to accompany each other (e.g. to an event).Rate it:

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gone bodminLocal to Cornish language They have gone crazy . Been taken to the large mental hospital that was based in Bodmin Cornwall UkRate it:

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gong showAn event that was a disaster, often in a way that is fun or memorable. (e.g. "Last night, we all went drinking, and the whole thing turned into a total gong show.") Or, an initially serious event that went completely out of control (e.g. "That biology class was a gong show")Rate it:

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grand entranceTo enter a room or event with an as if you are a person of royalty or importance, either real or perceived (ie. by the person entering or by their peers at the event.Rate it:

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Hallmark momentA memorable moment or event, one which would make a poignant greeting card.Rate it:

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happens once in a blue moonAn astronomical event which occurs quite infrequently and observable from the earth.Rate it:

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have a good oneTo enjoy an event or occasion, especially a holiday or one's birthday.Rate it:

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have it going onTo instigate, observe, or allow an event to continue.Rate it:

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heads or tailsThe practice of flipping a coin in the air, to choose between two alternatives based on which side lands face up.Rate it:

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hold offTo delay commencing an action (until some specified time or event has passed).Rate it:

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how about thatA general statement of surprise or bemusement with regard to a particular event.; isn't that good, or unexpected, etc.Rate it:

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I think therefore I amI am able to think, therefore I exist. A philosophical proof of existence based on the fact that someone capable of any form of thought necessarily exists.Rate it:

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I told you soA phrase used to remind someone that they were already warned that a certain event would happen.Rate it:

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il faut faire une croix à la cheminée“We must chalk it up” (of an event that seldom happens.)Rate it:

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il n'y a pas mort d'hommeIt’s not that bad; said to de-dramatize an event.Rate it:

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in caseIn the event; should there be a need.Rate it:

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in China fällt ein Sack Reis umA metaphor referring to an entirely uninteresting and non-notable event.Rate it:

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in order forTo indicate a possible consequence of an event or action.Rate it:

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it figuresUsed to indicate that a preceding event or statement by another is an unsurprising accompaniment of known facts and circumstances.Rate it:

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jumble salefundraising eventRate it:

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jump offTo participate in the final round of an equestrian showjumping event.Rate it:

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jump the gunTo trade securities based on information that is not yet public; to trade on inside information.Rate it:

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just in caseIn the event; should there be a need.Rate it:

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keyboard warriorA person who behaves aggressively and/or in an inflammatory manner in online text-based discussion media, but at the same time does not behave similarly in real life, potentially due to cowardice, introversion or shyness.Rate it:

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kiddie tableThe gathering place, forum, or venue assigned to less prominent, less capable, or less popular participants in an event.Rate it:

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kindle-fireSomething, such as a person or event, that initiates events or incites a response.Rate it:

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Last SupperAn artistic representation of this event.Rate it:

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lead up toTo set in motion; to act as a causal or preparatory event or sequence of events.Rate it:

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least said, soonest mendedHurt feelings are most quickly healed by not discussing the event giving rise to the hurt.Rate it:

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let the cat out of the bagA figure of speech relative to someone revealing an important event or secret to the world thereby spoiling the entire thrust of a surprise.Rate it:

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life imitates artThe notion that an event in the real world was inspired by a creative work.Rate it:

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lightning never strikes twice in the same placeA lucky or unusual event is unlikely to occur again in the same way.Rate it:

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line upTo make arrangements for an event.Rate it:

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