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canary fitA highly emotional state of distress, anger, etc.Rate it:

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carry one's weightTo contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.Rate it:

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cast offTo let go a cable or rope securing a vessel to a buoy, wharf etc so that she may proceed.Rate it:

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cast/shed/throw light on sthto make a problem,etc easier to understandRate it:

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ce n'est qu'un feu de pailleIt is only a flash in the pan; It will not last.Rate it:

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cela enlève la paille“That takes the cake.”Rate it:

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cette poutre porte à fauxThat beam does not rest properly on its support.Rate it:

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cheap-arse TuesdayThe day of the week (Tuesday) when establishments such as the cinemas, restaurants, etc, offer some of their goods and services at discounted prices.Rate it:

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cheap-arse TuesdayThe day of the week when establishments such as the cinemas, restaurants, etc, offer some of their goods and services at discounted prices.Rate it:

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check inTo announce or record one's arrival at a hotel, airport etc.Rate it:

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check throughTo inspect something, often to try to find errors, problems, etc.Rate it:

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check throughTo permit someone to continue onward, e.g. through a security checkpoint, after verifying their identity, tickets, etc.Rate it:

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chestnut(Often "old chestnut") A worn-out meme; a phrase, etc. so often repeated as to have grown tiresome.Rate it:

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choke upTo lose one's power of speech, because of embarrassment, fear etc.Rate it:

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ciencias naturalesConjunto de ciencias que estudian las leyes y propiedades de la naturaleza, tales como la biología, la geografía, etc.Rate it:

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climb downTo abandon, withdraw from, or soften a previously expressed opinion, argument, etc.Rate it:

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climb downAn abandonment, withdrawal from, or softening of a previously expressed opinion, policy, argument, etc.Rate it:

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cochon qui s'en déditSe dit pour marquer la conclusion d’une affaire, un engagement, etc., celui qui ne respecterait pas la parole donnée serait indigne de respect.Rate it:

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collect one's thoughtsTo become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.Rate it:

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columna vertebralPersona que es un aporte fundamental para algo, cosa de importancia fundamental para algo, aquello que sostiene determinada cosa inmaterial, como una actividad, proyecto, etc.Rate it:

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come out of the closetTo tell others about homosexuality, bisexuality or any minority or disapproved-of belief, preference, etc., where previously this had been kept secret.Rate it:

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come toTo recover consciousness after fainting etc.Rate it:

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connect upTo join to a network or supply - of water, electricity, Internet etc.Rate it:

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cool story broUsed to dismiss a comment perceived as boring or pointless, or an anecdote etc. that is not true.Rate it:

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coquin de sortImprécation familière exprimant le désarroi, la colère, l’exaspération, etc.Rate it:

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cough upTo expel from the lungs, throat, etc. by coughing.Rate it:

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count into include in an activity, etc.Rate it:

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crack ontoTo flirt with; to approach and speak to, seeking romance, love, sex, etc.Rate it:

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crown jewelsThe jewelry that accompany the office of rulership in a monarchy. I.e., crown, scepter, signet ring, etc.Rate it:

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cue upThe act of taking aim on the cue ball with the cue in a game of snooker, or billiards, etc.Rate it:

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curtain-raiserIn a theater, an initial play, musical performance, etc which precedes the main performance.Rate it:

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cut to piecesTo cut, chop, slice etc. so as to form smaller pieces.Rate it:

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de caelo servare (Att. 4. 3. 3)to observe the sky (i.e. the flight of birds, lightning, thunder, etc.)Rate it:

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de quita y ponExpresión utilizada en para referirse a un objeto que se puede colocar, poner, adosar, etc o lo inverso con algun medio ya sean botones, velcro, tornillos, cremalleras, o cualquier método de fijación que no sea permanente.Rate it:

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deathblowSomething that prevents the completion, or ends the existence of some project etc.Rate it:

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define the relationshipA modern phrase to describe when two people agree on the nature of their relationship - is it casual, serious, open etcRate it:

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denominación de origenEtiqueta que da un estatus especial a determinados alimentos incluyendo vino, queso, miel etc. Por ejemplo: Chacolí de VizcayaRate it:

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Día de Acción de GraciasFestividad nacional de Canadá y EEUU en la que se agradece a Dios por los favores recibidos, las buenas cosechas, etc. Se celebra anualmente en Canadá el segundo lunes de octubre y en EEUU el cuarto jueves de noviembre.Rate it:

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dig in one's heelsTo act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition.Rate it:

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doTo work for or on, by way of caring for, looking after, preparing, cleaning, keeping in order, etc.Rate it:

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do by halvesTo perform (a task, etc) partially or incompletely; to do (something) inadequately, halfheartedly, or shoddily.Rate it:

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do upTo redecorate a room etc.Rate it:

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down withExpressing disapproval of or encouraging actions against a person, organization, practice, belief, etc., typically in a public protest.Rate it:

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draw first bloodreferring to the first participant(s) in a game, contest, debate, etc. to gain an advantage over their opponent; to score first points in any competitionRate it:

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draw onTo sketch or mark with pencil, crayon, etc., on a given surface.Rate it:

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dresschange appearance, clothe, assist one to 'vest', change location of tie, ribbon, lapel, scarf, shawl, belt, etc.Rate it:

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duck outTo depart quickly or exit abruptly, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.Rate it:

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duck outTo depart quickly or exit abruptly by way of, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.Rate it:

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dust bunnyA small clump of dust, fluff, hair, particles of skin, etc. that tends to accumulate indoors in areas that are not regularly dusted, such as under heavy furniture.Rate it:

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é bom queone/you/he/they/etc. betterRate it:

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