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muraille blanche, papier de fouFools write their names on walls.Rate it:

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never fearDo not worry; do not be afraid.Rate it:

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never fearUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see never,‎ fear.Rate it:

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no fearcertainly notRate it:

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on the side of the angelsFighting for or supporting that which is good, just, or benevolent.Rate it:

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one's blood runs coldOne experiences a visceral feeling of fear, horror, dread, or strong forboding.Rate it:

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only fools and horses workPhilosophy of life that people who do not look for an easy way of earning a living are foolish.Rate it:

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put the fear of God intoTo cause someone to repent through fear of the wrath of God.Rate it:

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put the fear of God intoTo cause someone to fear abjectly in other contexts; to terrify completely.Rate it:

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put the fear of God intoTo cause someone to obey through fear in other contexts; to terrify into submission.Rate it:

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quand on parle du loup, on en voit la queue (or, il sort du bois)Speak of angels and you hear their wings; Talk of the devil, he is sure to appear.Rate it:

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rip alongTo rush headlong.Rate it:

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rub the fear of God intoAlternative form of put the fear of God into.Rate it:

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rush hourThe times of the day when traffic jams are commonplace, due mainly to people commuting to or from work.Rate it:

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rush hourbusy travel periodRate it:

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rush inTo act quickly and without due thoughtRate it:

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rush offTo leave in a hurry.Rate it:

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rush offTo produce in great haste.Rate it:

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rush outUsed other than as an idiom: rush out.Rate it:

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rush outTo release (a product) quickly.Rate it:

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sacred cowSomething which cannot be tampered with, or criticized, for fear of public outcry.Rate it:

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se démener comme un diable dans un bénitierTo rush about half-mad.Rate it:

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se proripere ex domoto rush out of the house.Rate it:

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shake like a leafTo tremble, as with fear, cold, etc.; shiverRate 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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shit a brickTo react strongly or excessively, especially in anger or fear.Rate it:

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shitting planksExperiencing fear.Rate it:

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shrink awayto draw back in fear; cringe, back down, shy awayRate it:

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shy awayto draw back in fear, cringe, back downRate it:

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sit on thornsTo be in a painful or embarrassing situation; to be in constant fear of being found out.Rate it:

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stand on endTo stand erect, bristle, especially from fear.Rate it:

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step on it!A three word command to rush, move now, get with it quickly, respond immediately.Rate it:

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sub metum subiectum esseto be comprised under the term "fear."Rate it:

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suffer fools gladlyTo be tolerant of stupidity or incompetence in other people.Rate it:

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take offTo leave unexpectedly, blow the joint, leave in a huff, run out, evacuate, disband, abandon, rush away, fly the coop, jump the rails, jump the gun.Rate it:

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there's a sucker born every minuteThere are a great number of fools in the world, and there always be.Rate it:

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timor aliquem occupat (B. G. 1. 39)fear comes upon some one.Rate it:

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timorem, terrorem alicui inicere, more strongly incutereto inspire fear, terror.Rate it:

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toiletpaperphobiathe fear of running out of toilet paperRate it:

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tread lightlyTo proceed carefully; especially, to seek to avoid causing offense.Rate it:

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tread outTo press out with the feet; to press out, as wine or wheat.Rate it:

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un coup de sangA rush of blood to the head.Rate it:

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verbal assaultOral or written speech that creates, or is intended to create, a fear of physical harmRate it:

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vertu gît au milieuDo not rush into extremes.Rate it:

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vous moquez-vous du monde de parler ainsi?Are you making fun of people (are you serious) in speaking thus? Do you take people for a pack of fools?Rate it:

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Walk on EggsTo proceed very cautiously, to be in precarious position, to be diplomatic for fear of upsetting someoneRate it:

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where's the fireWhat's the big rush?Rate it:

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white-knuckleCausing fear, excitement, apprehension, suspense, or nervousness.Rate it:

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without fearI just have to go forward in my life without fear.Rate it:

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words fail someoneOf a person: to be incapable of describing something with words, especially due to fear, shock, or surprise.Rate it:

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