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dishpan handsHands which are rough, reddish, and dry, as from irritation and chafing caused by immersion in hot water mixed with detergent.Rate it:

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donnez-moi une poignée de mainShake hands with me.Rate it:

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e (de) manibus effugere, elābito slip, escape from the hands.Rate it:

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e manibus dimittereto let go from one's hands.Rate it:

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effugere, elābi e manibus hostiumto escape from the hands of the enemy.Rate it:

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entre le marteau et l'enclumebetween a rock and a hard place; between the devil and the deep blue seaRate it:

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eripere aliquem e manibus hostiumto rescue some one from the hands of the enemy.Rate it:

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être entre l'enclume et le marteauTo be in a dilemma; To be between the devil and the deep sea.Rate it:

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extorquere arma e manibusto wrest weapons from some one's hands.Rate it:

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extra pair of handsThe assistance of another person.Rate it:

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falando do diabospeak of the devilRate it:

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fall into the wrong handsTo become the possession of, or be discovered by, an unfriendly third party.Rate it:

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fiddle while Rome burnsTo neglect helping when one's time is needed most; to ignore the major problem at hand (whilst doing something less important); to be idle, inactive, or uninterested in a time of great need.Rate it:

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field dayTop-to-bottom all-hands cleaning.Rate it:

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fille oisive, à mal pensiveAn idle brain is the devil’s workshop.Rate it:

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folk devilA person or type of person blamed by the public for various ills, as during a moral panic.Rate it:

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from my cold, dead handsA statement that something will not be taken away from you until the day you die.Rate it:

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get into the wrong handsTo fall into the wrong hands.Rate it:

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get one's hands dirtyto get involved with the unpleasant parts, or the lowest levels, of a task.Rate it:

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get one's hands onTo get; to obtain; to secure.Rate it:

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give the devil his dueTo acknowledge the positive qualities of a person who is unpleasant or disliked.Rate it:

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go hand in handOf two people, to hold hands.Rate it:

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go upstairsTo request a decision by the third umpire (traditionally by making a sign of a TV set with the hands)Rate it:

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goof offTo dawdle; to engage in idle activity or inactivity.Rate it:

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gouty-handedSuffering from gout in the hands.Rate it:

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hablando del rey de Romaspeak of the devilRate it:

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hand in handHolding or clasping hands.Rate it:

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hand over handby passing the hands alternately one before or above the other, especially with ropeRate it:

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Hands are TiedNot able to help or assist; stay away from doing what you are willing to do; helpless to do somethingRate it:

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hands downWithout much effort; easily.Rate it:

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hands downWithout question.Rate it:

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hands upPut your hands up (if you wish to participate).Rate it:

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hands upSurrender (by raising your hands)!Rate it:

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have blood on one's handsTo be responsible for a violent act.Rate it:

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have one's hands fullTo be busy or thoroughly preoccupied.Rate it:

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i'd rather shit in my hands, then clap!When you really don't want to do something, you'd rather shit in your hands, then clap the poo, than performing a given task!Rate it:

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i'm a lone wolfA meek and humble warrior who hunts down the enemy, and at his own peril by not drawing the sword from it's sheath. This allows opportunity for the enemy to relent "both hands up." But once the sword is drawn from it's sheath, probation is over and swift judgement is at hand.Rate it:

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idle hands are a devil's toolsIf you are idle then you can do something which. can lead you to troubleRate it:

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idle hands are the Devil's playthingsAlternative form of Idle hands are the devil's workshop..Rate it:

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idle hands are the devil's playthingsAlternative form of Idle hands are the devil's workshop.Rate it:

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idle hands are the Devil's toolsAlternative form of Idle hands are the devil's workshop..Rate it:

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idle hands are the devil's toolsAlternative form of Idle hands are the devil's workshop.Rate it:

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idle hands are the devil's workshopOne who is idle will likely come to do evil.Rate it:

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idle hands are the Devil's workshopAlternative form of Idle hands are the devil's workshop..Rate it:

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il a de la corde de pendu dans sa pocheHe has the devil’s own luck.Rate it:

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il a les mains nettes (fig.)He is honest; His hands are clean.Rate it:

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il n'est orgueil que de sot enrichiSet a beggar on horseback, he’ll ride to the devil.Rate it:

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il n'est pas si diable qu'il est noirThe devil is not as black as he is painted.Rate it:

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in alicuius manus incidereto fall unexpectedly into some one's hands.Rate it:

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in alicuius manus venire, pervenireto come into some one's hands.Rate it:

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