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discretion is the better part of valorAlternative form of discretion is the better part of valour.Rate it:

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discretion is the better part of valourIt is often wise to refrain from seemingly brave speech or action.1597 Rate it:

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discretion is the better part of valour.Be brave but be discreet.Rate it:

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dites bien des choses de ma part à votre frèreRemember me kindly to your brother.Rate it:

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DNAThat part of a person's character that has a genetic origin.Rate it:

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ear tunnelA part of the ear.Rate it:

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easy for you to sayRequiring little effort or sacrifice on your part, with the implication that it is or has been more difficult for others.Rate it:

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eat one's own dog foodTo use or consume the economic goods or services that oneself is producing; to be part of a closed household economy.Rate it:

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eat someone out of house and homeC. 1598, William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part 2, Act II Scene I.Rate it:

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elephant earAny of several plants in tribe Colocasieae or Caladieae.A taro plant.Caladium.Rate it:

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elephant earA taro plant.Rate it:

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en bonne ou mauvaise partIn a good or bad sense.Rate it:

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faire bande à partNot to mix with other people.Rate it:

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fais ce que dois, advienne que pourraOn ne peut maîtriser tous les aspects d’un problème ; on peut seulement faire sa part de travail en espérant que cela suffira à résoudre ledit problème.Rate it:

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fat of the landThe greatest part of anything; the finest and most abundant share of resources; the cream of the crop.Rate it:

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feed a cold, starve a feverEating more will cure the common cold, and eating less will cure a fever.1887, J. H. Whelan, "The Treatment of Colds.", The Practitioner, vol. 38, pg. 180:"Feed a cold, starve a fever." There is a deal of wisdom in the first part of this advice. A person with a catarrh should take an abundance of light nutritious food, and some light wine, but avoid spirits, and above all tobacco.1968, Katinka Loeser, The Archers at Home, publ. Atheneum, New York, pg. 60:I have a cold. 'Feed a cold, starve a fever.' You certainly know that.2009, Shelly Reuben, Tabula Rasa, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ISBN 015101079X, pg. 60:They say feed a cold, starve a fever, but they don't tell you what to do when you got both, so I figured scrambled eggs, tea, and toast.Rate it:

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feed offTo consume as part of a dietRate it:

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filter outTo selectively remove part of something.Rate it:

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for one's particularFor one's part; as far as one is concerned.Rate it:

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for the most partMostly; in general; usually.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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Go Along for the RideTo accompany someone in an activity without taking part in itRate it:

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go in forTo engage or take part in something.Rate it:

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golden showerThe flowering plant Cassia fistulaRate it:

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gray areaA part that is not clear or certain; something that is open to interpretation.Rate it:

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heart and soulThe core of a thing; the most essential or important part.Rate it:

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heavy liftingThe most demanding part of an endeavour; work requiring the most effort, resources, or consideration.Rate it:

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hit the rockTo make a gesture to show celebration, friendship, or to be part of a secret handshake by one person raising their fist so the fist is pointing at the person and the other person lightly punches the fist.Rate it:

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hold upTo fulfil / fulfill or complete one's part of an agreement.Rate it:

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home stretchThe final part of a distance or the final effort needed to finish.Rate it:

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il a pris fait et cause pour moiHe stood up for me; He took my part.Rate it:

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il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûteIn everything the beginning is the most difficult part; The first step downward makes the others easier.Rate it:

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il n'y a si bonne compagnie qui ne se quitteThe best of friends must part.Rate it:

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in bonam (malam) partem accipere aliquidto take a thing in good (bad) part.Rate it:

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in re publica or in rebus publicis versarito take part in politics.Rate it:

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in the line of dutyAs part of or while performing official duties, usually of the military or police personnel, or of government officials.Rate it:

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in the loopInformed; up to date; current; part of the discussion.Rate it:

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inner coreThe solid material found in the centre of some planets at extremely high temperature and pressure, distinct from the liquid outer core.(geology) The innermost part of the Earth, believed to be made of a nickel-iron alloy.Rate it:

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inner coreThe innermost part of the Earth, believed to be made of a nickel-iron alloy.Rate it:

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it's curtains for him!Black curtains, and clothing were often part of decor at funeral services in olden days.Rate it:

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j'ai fait cela de toutes piècesI have done that entirely (i.e. every part of it).Rate it:

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j'ai vu de la lumière alors je suis rentréExcuse donnée lorsqu'on entre sans raison quelque part.Rate it:

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join inTo participate, take part or get involved in something.Rate it:

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jump shipTo part from a ship.Rate it:

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kick offTo make the first kick in a game or part of a game.Rate it:

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kiss my assTo plant lips on one's buttocksRate it:

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lay offTo place all or part of a bet with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.Rate it:

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le plus fort est faitThe worst is over; The most difficult part is done.Rate it:

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leaves of three let it beDon't touch a plant with a cluster of three leaves because it might be poison ivy.Rate it:

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left fieldThe part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and to your left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher.Rate it:

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