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jeter le bébé avec l'eau du bainthrow the baby out with the bathwaterRate it:

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joe coolAn “Average Joe,” that has reached “Cool” status, Used derogatorily = pointing out that “No, you have not” — reached Cool Status Snoopy, reached Cool Rate it:

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jump outTo emerge suddenly.Rate it:

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jump outTo be obviously different or special; to capture an observer's attention at once.Rate it:

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jump outTo exit a loop, function, etc. ending its execution before it has reached its terminating condition.Rate it:

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jump outUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see jump,‎ out.Rate it:

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jury is outAn outcome or decision is still unknown and awaited.Rate it:

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jut outTo protrude; to extend outwards into space; to stick out.Rate it:

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keel overTo collapse in a faint; to black out; to die.Rate it:

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keep an eye outTo watch for, look for, or search for.Rate it:

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keep an eye peeledTo look out attentively.Rate it:

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keep it between the ditchesTo stay out of trouble or follow a righteous (God-fearing) path.Rate it:

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keep one's head above waterTo survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.Rate it:

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keep one's nose cleanTo stay out of trouble, especially by avoiding unlawful behavior.Rate it:

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keep outTo refrain from entering a place or condition.Rate it:

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keep outAfter being warned, he kept out.Rate it:

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keep outTo restrain someone or something from entering a place or condition.Rate it:

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keep outThe warning kept him out.Rate it:

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keep out ofTo stay away from a place or condition.Rate it:

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keep out ofTo restrain someone or something from entering a place or condition.Rate it:

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keep up with the jonesesTo do or buy things for status, show, or image rather than out of need, especially for the purpose of competing with friends or neighbors.Rate it:

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Keep Your Head above WaterTo have just enough to avoid any financial collapse, hardly keeping up with one’s responsibilityRate it:

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kettle of fishAn awkward situation; a predicament.Rate it:

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kettle of fishA situation which is recognized as different from or as an alternative to some other situation, and which is not necessarily unfavorable.Rate it:

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kick it withTo hang out with someone.Rate it:

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kick outTo stop, stall, or disconnect suddenly.Rate it:

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killTo force a company out of business.Rate it:

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killA creek; a body of water; a channel or arm of the sea.Rate it:

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kill the kardashiansWhen Gary Holt (guitarist for Thrash metal band Exodus) found out that Kendall Jenner wore a Slayer Shirt but she didn't listen to the band. He made shirts that say "Kill The Kardashians".Rate it:

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Kill Two Birds with One StoneTo achieve or carry out two things with one effort, to do two things in one actionRate it:

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kink outTo straighten a kink; to make straight.Rate it:

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kink outTo dress in kinky, BDSM-themed clothing.Rate it:

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kit outTo supply with or dress in a uniform, especially a sports kit.Rate it:

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kit outTo prepare a boat or vehicle for a voyage or journey.Rate it:

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kit outTo provide with equipment.Rate it:

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knock it outTo complete the given task.Rate it:

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knock one outTo masturbate.Rate it:

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knock oneself outto grant permission for or to give endorsement of a suggestion or proposal, especially when the speaker is not interested in its outcome.Rate it:

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knock oneself outTo go ahead; to do as one pleasesRate it:

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knock outTo strike or bump someone or something out.Rate it:

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knock outTo put someone to sleep.Rate it:

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knock outTo render someone unconscious, as by a blow to the head.Rate it:

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knock outTo complete, especially in haste; knock off.Rate it:

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knock outTo exhaust a person or animal.Rate it:

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knock out of the boxTo cause a pitcher to be replaced by heavy hitting.Rate it:

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knock out of the boxTo cause something to be replaced by something else.Rate it:

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knock the living daylights out ofTo knock out; to hit and cause to be unconscious.Rate it:

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knock the wind out of your sailsTo make you feel less confident or determined.Rate it:

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knock upTo become exhausted or worn out; to fail of strength; to become wearied, as with labor; to give out.Rate it:

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knock upTo impregnate, especially out of wedlock. See knocked up.Rate it:

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