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behind somebody's backWithout somebody's knowledge; secretly.Rate it:

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behind someone's backWithout somebody's knowledge; secretly.Rate it:

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bend somebody's earSorry to bend your ear with the whole story, but I think you ought to know.Rate it:

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bend somebody's earTo bore; to talk too long.Rate it:

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bestow ongive as a gift toRate it:

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blow upTo explode something or somebody or destroy something or injure or kill somebody by explosion.Rate it:

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Blow Your Own HornTo boast about your own capabilities or feats, to give a detailed account of your achievements and seek other people’s attention, to excessively praise and brag about yourselfRate it:

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bonam (praeclaram) gratiam referreto reward amply; to give manifold recompense for.Rate it:

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break downTo give more detail.Rate it:

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break withTo divulge one's secrets, thoughts or intentions, to discuss something with somebody.Rate it:

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bring forthTo give birth.Rate it:

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bug offUsed to tell somebody to leave them alone.Rate it:

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build on sandTo put something in an unstable position by failing to give it a secure foundation.Rate it:

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bump upTo give a more prominent place to; to advance position in queue.Rate it:

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call onTo visit somebody; to pay a call.Rate it:

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call onTo request or ask of somebody; to select for a task.Rate it:

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call the shotsTo make the decisions;to be in charge;to give orders.Rate it:

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cash in one's chipsTo discontinue an activity, accepting whatever gains or losses one has incurred; to give up.Rate it:

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cast pearls before swineTo give things of value to those who will not understand or appreciate it.Rate it:

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catch heatTo get into trouble with somebody; to be scolded or chastised.Rate it:

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causam afferreto quote as a reason; give as excuse.Rate it:

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charge upTo recharge, to give electrical power to something.Rate it:

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chew somebody outTo berate; to shout at someone.Rate it:

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choca esos cincogive me fiveRate it:

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chuck into give up, to quitRate it:

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chuck upTo chuck up the sponge; to give up; to admit defeat; to jig up, throw up, jack up; to break a contract; to abandon or quit.Rate it:

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civitati leges, iudicia, iura describereto give the state a constitution.Rate it:

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cold readingThe technique, or an instance, of using likely guesses and assumptions, then narrowing in on any positive responses, in order to give the impression of having information about a person or event.Rate it:

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colloquendi copiam facere, dareto give audience to some one.Rate it:

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come acrossTo give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.Rate it:

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come throughNot to let somebody down, keep one's promise.Rate it:

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come to somebody's aidTo assist and rescue someone.Rate it:

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commeatum militibus dare (opp. petere)to give furlough, leave of absence to soldiers.Rate it:

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como si te la pica un polloI don't give a rat's assRate it:

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consilio desistereto give up a project, an intention.Rate it:

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consilium dare alicuito give a person advice.Rate it:

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conveniendi aditum dare alicuito give audience to some one.Rate it:

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convivium instruere, apparare, ornare (magnifice, splendide)to prepare, give a feast, dinner.Rate it:

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cough upto give up somethingRate it:

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courir sur le haricotto get somebody's goat, to exasperate, to annoyRate it:

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cramp someone's styleTo restrict someone's free actions, or to give the impression of such.Rate it:

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creep outTo make uncomfortable or afraid; to give someone the creeps.Rate it:

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cross someone's palmTo give money to a person, especially as a bribe or as an inducement to perform a service.Rate it:

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crumple upTo collapse; to give up and fold in a stressful situation.Rate it:

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cry uncleTo beg for mercy; to give up; to ask to stop (something painful or unbearable).Rate it:

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cut a dashTo make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.Rate it:

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cut baitTo give up on something in order to pursue something else.Rate it:

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cut somebody some slackTo be patient or lenient with somebody; to relax standards or expectations.Rate it:

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dans le siècle où nous sommes, on ne donne rien pour rienAt the present day people give nothing for nothing, and precious little for sixpence.Rate it:

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dare venenum in paneto give a person poison in bread.Rate it:

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