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je ne sais plus où j'en suis1. I have lost the place where I left off (in reading, etc.). 2. I do not know what I am about.Rate it:

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jemandem das Fell gerbento tan someone's hideRate it:

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jemandem das Fell über die Ohren ziehento pull the wool over someone's eyesRate it:

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jemandem die Stange haltento remain loyal to someone, to stand by someoneRate it:

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jemandem Sand in die Augen streuento pull the wool over someone's eyesRate it:

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jerk-offSomeone who behaves rudely or inappropriately, or is ignorant of certain social norms, usually a male.Rate it:

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jerk-offSomeone who masturbates, usually a male.Rate it:

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jiminy cricketAn expression of surprise or annoyance; a euphemism for Jesus Christ used in place of swearing or taking the Lord's name in vainRate it:

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jiminy cricketa phrase used in place of taking Christ's name in vain when someone wants to swearRate it:

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jive turkeySomeone who is jiving, as in behaving in a glib and disingenuous fashion.Rate it:

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jive turkeySomeone who is jiving, as in dancing. Often applied to people being funny or showy.Rate it:

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joe schmoeAn average person, especially a male, usually of blue-collar working class; no one in particular; someone unknown to you.Rate it:

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Johnny-Come-LatelySomeone who is amateur in any work, place or group, person who has no earlier experience of something Rate it:

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jolly someone alongTo make someone happy or compliant, as by encouragement or flattery.Rate it:

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judge, jury and executionerSomeone with the roles of judge, jury and executioner; someone with full power to judge and punish others unilaterally.Rate it:

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jump down someone's throatTo criticise with excessive and unexpected harshness.Rate it:

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Jump down Your ThroatTo scream and shout at someone in an angry wayRate it:

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jump offTo move from an elevated place by one jump.Rate it:

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jump onTo attack someone verbally, or criticise them over strongly for small errors.Rate it:

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jump someone's bonesTo have sex.Rate it:

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jump through hoopsTo put forth effort for the sake of appearance or demonstration.Rate it:

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just another pretty faceSomeone who is attractive, but not too distinguished.Rate it:

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keep a watchful eye!Expect someone or something or anything:Rate it:

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keep an eye openTo maintain vigilance for someone or something.Rate it:

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keep at bayprevent (someone or something) from approaching or having an effect.Rate it:

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keep it in one's pantsTo refrain from trying to have sex with someone.Rate it:

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keep outTo refrain from entering a place or condition.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 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 someone companyTo remain with or accompany someone, especially to make them feel more comfortable with a certain situation.Rate it:

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keep someone in the darkTo deliberately not tell someone details about somethingRate it:

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keep someone in the loopTo furnish someone with sufficient relevant information and include them in the decision-making process.Rate it:

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keep someone on a leashSetting unreasonable time constraints, requiring excessive reporting of actions, projecting an expanded and ridiculously contrived schedule of tasks.Rate it:

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keep someone on iceto keep someone uninformed or uncontactedRate it:

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keep someone postedTo inform (someone) regularly of the latest developments.Rate it:

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keep telling yourself thatSaid to someone who has ill-conceived, false beliefs.Rate it:

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keep watchTo guard; to watch over someone or something.Rate it:

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Keep Your Fingers CrossedTo wish someone or something a good luck and successRate it:

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keep your friends close, and your enemies closerOne should be on their toes and alert of their surroundings if malicious people are around, to ensure such people can't wreak havoc in one's life.Rate it:

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kick assTo beat someone at something.Rate it:

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kick assTo beat someone in a fight.Rate it:

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kick ass and take namesTo beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.Rate it:

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kick it withTo hang out with someone.Rate it:

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kick rocksGo do something unproductive, go bother someone else, leave me alone, go away; See idioms: ‘take a hike,’ ‘hit the road,’ ‘beat it’Rate it:

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kick someone when they are downTo make it worse for someone who is going through a difficult time.Rate it:

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kick up the arseA severe reprimand, especially one to motivate someone into doing something.Rate it:

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kiddie tableThe gathering place, forum, or venue assigned to less prominent, less capable, or less popular participants in an event.Rate it:

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killTo put to death; to extinguish the life of.Rate it:

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kill the fatted calfTo begin a festive celebration and rejoicing for someone's long-awaited return.Rate it:

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