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not happy, JanUsed to express displeasure at someone else's incompetence.Rate it:

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not just a pretty faceSomeone who is more intelligent, talented, or emotionally complex than might be assumed.Rate it:

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not see someone for dustNot to see someone at all; implies hasty departure.Rate it:

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not so fastUsed to tell someone to stop doing something.Rate it:

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not worth a tinker's damThis means that something is worthless and dates back to when someone would travel around the countryside repairing things such as a kitchen pot with a hole in it.Rate it:

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now that you mention itAn expression said after someone says something that triggers another thought that you want to say next to continue the conversation on the same or a different subjectRate it:

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odd one outSomething or someone in a group that is different or exceptional, that does not fit.Rate it:

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of all the gin jointsan expression of astonishment (and possibly of good or bad luck) at a coincidence, especially of seeing someone somewhere unexpectedly; A shortened version of, "Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine."Rate it:

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off with someone's headUsed to express a desire to kill the person in question.Rate it:

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off with their headAlternative form of off with someone's headRate it:

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off-roaderA vehicle that is designed to drive off the road.Rate it:

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off-the-wallGreatly inappropriate.Rate it:

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off-the-wallWildly unconventional; bizarre; absurd.Rate it:

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Off-the-WallSurprising, strange, bizarre, weird, unconventionalRate it:

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offer one's condolencesTo offer sympathy to someone.Rate it:

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old head on young shouldersSomeone that has have the wisdom of age during his or her physical youth.Rate it:

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on holdOn reserve; being held for someone.Rate it:

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on one's kneesAt the mercy of someone.Rate it:

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on someone's accountFor someone's sake.Rate it:

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On Someone's CaseContinuously criticizing someone, continually bothering someoneRate it:

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on someone's mindpreoccupying someone; present in someone's thoughtsRate it:

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on talking termsable to talk with someone, either in general or about the particular topicRate it:

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on the down-lowSecretly sleeping with someone other than one's partner.Rate it:

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one could be someone's parentSaid to emphasize age disparity of a couple, usually to express disapproval and imply the possibility of choosing a partner with closer age.Rate it:

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one eye lookin at a squirrel and the other eye lookin at a possum.Describing a person with eyes looking in different directions at once. Someone who’s walleyed or has wonky eyes.Rate it:

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one in the eye forAn event or achievement which is unpleasant for someone, especially for those who considered it impossible or unwelcome; an annoyance.Rate it:

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one twowall passRate it:

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one-track mindThat said to be possessed by someone who is obsessed with something or only able to think of one thing.Rate it:

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oooAn abbreviation for Out of Office, a phrase often used in professional contexts to indicate that someone is unavailable for work.Rate it:

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oopsie daisySomething you say to a child or someone who has just fallen down as you pick the up to reassure them that they are okay/not hurt. It also alerts the person that you are going to pick them up.Rate it:

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open fireTo begin firing at something or someone.Rate it:

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open mouth, insert footsaid when someone just said something they shouldn't have saidRate it:

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open seasonA situation in which someone is endangered, blamed, harassed, or opposed in a sustained manner by a number of others; a situation in which something is endangered or otherwise opposed.Rate it:

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open someone's eyesTo become or be made aware of something that was not known or fully understood before.Rate it:

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os brancos que se entendamSaid by someone who wishes to stay away from a fight or discussion between other people.Rate it:

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our neighbour is such a fretter. she is always worried about something.Someone who worries a lot is a fretter.Rate it:

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Out of Sight, Out of MindYou forget people that are no longer visible, if you don’t see someone for a while, you tend to forgetRate it:

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Over a BarrelIn a helpless position, in a dilemma, at someone’s mercyRate it:

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pachydermSomeone who is insensitive.Rate it:

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pachydermSomeone with thick skin. It is used for animals such as an elephant or a hippopotamus.Rate it:

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Paganini non ripeteSaid when someone is unwilling to repeat what they have already said.Rate it:

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pain in the neckSomeone or something which is annoying, irritating or inconvenient.Rate it:

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parade passed someone bySomeone missed out on the joys of life, an opportunity, or popular movementRate it:

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parade passed someone bySomeone no longer has what it takes to remain competetive and thus has no future in a particular role.Rate it:

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pardon mePolite expression to get someone to repeat.Rate it:

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parla come mangiUsed to invite someone who uses an excessively cultivated language to speak in a simpler and clearer way.Rate it:

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party crasherSomeone who attempts and often gains entry to a party or club to which they were not invited, often using social engineering techniques. The party crasher usually tries to blend into the party so as not to be kicked out.Rate it:

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party pooperSomeone who unnecessarily dampens fun.Rate it:

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pass asTo be able to convince others that one is something contrary to fact; to look sufficiently like something or someone that one can purport to be it.Rate it:

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pass the buckTo place blame or responsibility onto someone else when someone is not willing to accept blame or responsibility for his or her own actions To make other person accept blame or responsibility which one is not willing to accept for his or her actions Being a leader, you will have to act wise without ever thinking to pass the buck, only then we will support you.Rate it:

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