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even handedimpartialRate it:

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even homer nodsNot even the most vigilant and expert are immune from erring.Rate it:

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even jove nodsAlternative form of even Homer nods.Rate it:

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even keelOf a business or other activity which is under control and running smoothly.Rate it:

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even keelA situation in which the boat is level and balanced for a smooth ride.Rate it:

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even keelA state of having one's emotions under control and balanced.Rate 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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even moneyA bet which offers odds of 1 to 1.Rate it:

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even outto make or become more evenRate it:

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even outto make or become more equalRate it:

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even soneverthelessRate it:

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even the scoreTo get revenge against someone.Rate it:

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even upTo make even; to make levelRate it:

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even-stevenEqually; fairly.Rate it:

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even-stevenEqual; fair.Rate it:

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every little helpsEven the smallest things are helpful when towards a goal.Rate it:

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every rose has it's thornseverything, even if it seems perfect, has faultsRate it:

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faisons un compte rondLet us make it even money.Rate it:

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final cutA group, after a selection process getting rid of other candidates.Rate it:

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first things firstDeal with matters of highest priority first; deal with matters in logical sequence.1922, H. G. Wells, The Secret Places of the Heart, ch.4,"First things first," said Sir Richmond. If we set about getting fuel sanely, if we do it as the deliberate, co-operative act of the whole species, then it follows that we shall look very closely into the use that is being made of it.1999, Frank Pellegrini, "House Republicans Quell Mutiny Over Tax Bounty," Time, 23 Jul.,Judging by the pollsRate it:

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Flash in the PanSomething or someone getting success for a brief time, a person failed to maintain his earlier reputationRate it:

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flatten outTo become more even.Rate it:

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fly off the handlegetting angry for a small little thingRate it:

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get (one’s) comeuppance(1) Punishment or reward for one's actions; (2) getting what you have coming to you; (3) getting what you deserve; (4) karma.Rate it:

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get evenTo get revenge.Rate it:

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get out while the getting's goodTo leave at an opportune time or before adverse conditions appear.Rate it:

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get out while the getting's goodTo sell all or part of one's holdings in stocks, real estate, a business, etc. while conditions are good, particularly in anticipation of a drop in prices.Rate it:

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gettin' jiggy wit itshort for "getting jiggy with it"; to get excitedly energetic while dancingRate it:

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getting evenretaliatingRate it:

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getting it all togetherResearch your plan thoroughly, seek expert advice, launch trial balloons, rehearse your presentation, edit and firm it for final presentation.Rate it:

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give it a twistIf you have trouble getting it to work right, try giving it a twist.Rate it:

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go along withTo comply with something, even if reluctantly; to accept or tolerate.Rate it:

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golden duckThe score of zero runs after getting out on the first ball faced.Rate it:

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Green with EnvyTo get resentful, bitter or envious with someone, Getting jealous and invidiousRate it:

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hate abounds, eye's awaken/ still your heart, the grounds only quakin'The cumulative mindset of our human condition and how we affect matter without even realizing it, yet we fail or refuse to see exactly what’s we/you’re doing no matter the consequences.Rate it:

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he turned out to be a total fronzInability to understand even the simplest of thingsRate it:

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Heart's in the Right PlaceTo have a kind heart and good intentions even in an unpleasant situationRate it:

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hesiod says: even a fool after suffering gets him knowledge; the italians: can scotato da l'acqua calda ha paura poi della freddaA dog burnt by hot water afterwards fears cold.]Rate it:

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high timeA point in time at which something desirable or necessary is considered to be utterly due or even overdue to occur.Rate it:

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his knee was really hurt, but it's starting to get lined out now.He had a bad injury to his knee and it’s starting to heel now. The problem is getting “straightened up” now.Rate it:

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hold a candleTo compare; to be even remotely of the same quality, skill, etc. as another.Rate it:

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hold one's liquorTo be resistant to intoxication or to show few signs of intoxication, even after consuming a significant amount of alcohol.Rate it:

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Homer nodsEven a great person makes mistakes.Rate it:

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Homer sometimes nodsAlternative form of even Homer nodsRate it:

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hope against hopeTo continue to hope, even when what is hoped for seems unlikely or impossible.Rate it:

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how are you getting alongA greeting roughly equivalent to how are you.Rate it:

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I don't care. Indicates that the speaker is indicating their complete detachment from something, where even the expression "I didn't see anything" conveys too much information.Rate it:

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if thator even less. at most.Rate it:

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if they sold it to you, you paid too muchEven when you perceive a good deal, someone is making money off you.Rate it:

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il fait bien son cheminHe is getting on in the world.Rate it:

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