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failure to thrivePoor physical growth or level of weight, relative to one's age peers.Rate it:

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failure to thriveInstances of poor physical growth or of abnormal weight loss.Rate it:

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faire le gros dosto weather the storm, lie lowRate it:

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falling glassThe wall-hung mercury barometer utilized in the days of sail presented approximately thirty inches of height level of the mercury in it's glass tube in fair weather. When a vessel sailed into a barometric Low Pressure region, the mercury level became lower and tended to indicate the presence of oncoming thunderstorms, gales, or a possible hurricane.Rate it:

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fatten upTo cause to gain weight by means of feeding.Rate it:

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feed upTo feed until they are at a healthy weight.Rate it:

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fides tota Italia est angustacredit is low throughout Italy.Rate it:

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fill outTo have one's physique expand with maturity or with surplus weight.Rate it:

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floppy infant syndromehypotoniaRate it:

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fly lowto have one's fly (zipper) undone.Rate it:

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for a songFor a very low price; very cheaply.Rate it:

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from the cradle to the graveSpanning an entire lifetime; from birth to death.Rate it:

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from the East German judgeUsed for comedic effect with an imaginary score in a competition because of the reputation of East German judges for giving low scores to non-East Germans.Rate it:

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frying pana cooking vessel, lighter weight than a heavy iron skilletRate it:

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give awayTo concede an advantage in weight, time, height etc.Rate it:

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give birthTo invent a new idea.Rate it:

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give birthTo produce new life into the world; to have a baby. Transitive when used with to.Rate it:

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give weightto attach importance toRate it:

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give weightto improve the credibility or legitimacy ofRate it:

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go for a songTo be sold at a very low price.Rate it:

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grease paymentA bribe or extorted money, usually relatively small in amount, provided to a low-level government official or business person, in order to expedite a business decision, shipment, or other transaction, especially in a country where such payments are not unusual.Rate it:

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grosso mundoLowly talk, common idiom, low class slang, cheap shotRate it:

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hail fromto be a native of, to come from, to originate from; to have as one's birth place or residenceRate it:

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hang lowTo droop or sag heavily; to remain at a low altitude.Rate it:

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have the bluesTo be depressed, to have a low morale.Rate it:

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high and loweverywhereRate it:

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high five. down low. too slow.Something Americans do to have fun and form friendships--a bonding thing; camaraderie.Rate it:

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hit above one's weightAlternative form of punch above one's weight.Rate it:

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hit below one's weightAlternative form of punch below one's weight.Rate it:

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hit the rocksTo be at a low point in one's pursuits.Rate it:

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Hold a Candle toLow grade or low standard, inferior and not comparable to someone in talent and abilityRate it:

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hold cheapTo have a low esteem for; to look down upon; to hold in contempt.Rate it:

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I have low blood pressureIndicates that the speaker has hypotension.Rate it:

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idiot lightAny warning light or indicator on the dashboard of a car, designed to alert the driver of problems, such as the parking brake being on or the oil being low.Rate it:

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if you pay peanuts, you get monkeysOffering a low salary will not attract skilled employees.Rate it:

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il est à sec (pop.)He is hard up, broke, in low water.Rate it:

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il vaut son pesant d'orHe is worth his weight in gold.Rate it:

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ink slingerwriter, especially writer of low-quality writing.Rate it:

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joe jobAn uninteresting, low-level, low-paying job.Rate it:

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keep a low profileBe quiet and discreet.Rate it:

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keep downTo lie low. To stay concealed by not standing up.Rate it:

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lap dogA small dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.Rate it:

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lay lowTo remain hidden or to hide oneself.Rate it:

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lay lowTo knock out; to cause to fall.Rate it:

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lay lowTo hide; keep a low profile.Rate it:

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lay offFrom employment, e.g. at a time of low business volume, often with a severance package.Rate it:

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lean inTo shift one's weight forward; to lean forward or towards something.Rate it:

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les eaux sont basses chez luiHe is hard up; He is in low water.Rate it:

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lie lowkeep quiet or unseenRate it:

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light as a featherextremely light, having minimal weightRate it:

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