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EuropeContinental Europe, typically the western portion, and excluding the island nations or the larger Mediterranean islands.Rate it:

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EuropeThe portion of Eurasia west of the Urals, traditionally considered a continent in its own right, located north of Africa, west of Asia and east of the Atlantic Ocean.Rate it:

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even homer nodsNot even the most vigilant and expert are immune from erring.Rate it:

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even keelA situation in which the boat is level and balanced for a smooth ride.Rate it:

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even keelA state of having one's emotions under control and balanced.Rate it:

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even keelOf a business or other activity which is under control and running smoothly.Rate it:

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evertere aliquem bonis, fortunis patriisto drive a person out of house and home.Rate it:

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every cloud has a silver liningIn every bad situation there is an element of good1881, National Academy of Code Administration (U.S.), Folio, page 417:Every cloud has a silver lining; but in the old-fashioned meeting-houses every cloud of hymnal melody generally had a nasal lining before the congregation...1887, Shakers, Religion, page 36:that "a little reserve and thou'lt fail surely," will prove to be true in our experience. Every cloud has a silver lining and so has every sorrow,1918, George Jean Nathan, Performing Arts, page 222:But the most popular attitude toward what we may call "sad" plays is the peculiar one of believing that, since every cloud has a silver lining,Rate it:

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every dog has its dayEveryone has a time of success and satisfaction.Rate it:

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every king needs a queenEvery man needs a woman to be with for the rest of his life.Rate it:

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every man for himselfAn expression of indifference, that everyone should forget about comradeship and save themselves.Rate it:

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every man for himself!Everyone has to fight for his or her own survival. This extraordinary admonition, generally applies during an extreme emergency, commercial or military wherein rescue assistance or other lifesaving help is unlikely.Rate it:

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every man for hisselfSynonym of every man for himselfRate it:

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every man has a priceEveryone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.Rate it:

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every man jackAll the members of a group with no exceptions.Rate it:

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every man to his tradeKeep to your own job and don't meddle in other people's. We should all stick to what we are good at.Rate it:

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every nook and crannyEverywhere.Rate it:

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every old nook and crannyAlternative form of every nook and cranny.Rate it:

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every silver lining has a cloudEvery good situation has the potential to turn bad.2007, Diab A. Shetayh, Actuality : The Reality RequiemA great partnership isn't a self-maintaining entity. Perseverance and persistence make it thrive. For every silver lining has a cloud. Ignorance of this reality is not an option.Rate it:

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Every Tom, Dick, and HarryAnyone ordinary; every possible personRate it:

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every woman for herselfExpression of indifference: every woman should forget about comradeship and save themselves.Rate it:

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everybody and his cousinEverybody; a huge crowd; too many people.Rate it:

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everybody and his motherA large assortment of people.Rate it:

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everybody and their brotherA large number of people; most people.Rate it:

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everybody and their dogA large number of people; most people.Rate it:

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everyone and his brotherA large number of people; most people.Rate it:

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everyone and his motherA large assortment of people.Rate it:

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everyone and their brotherA large number of people; most people.Rate it:

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everyone and their dogA large number of people; most people.Rate it:

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everyone and their motherA large number of people; most people.Rate it:

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everything and the kitchen sinkAlternative form of everything but the kitchen sink.Rate it:

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ex (in) fuga dissipati or dispersi (B. G. 2. 24)soldiers routed and dispersed.Rate it:

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ex aequo et bono (Caecin. 23. 65)justly and equitably.Rate it:

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ex pueris excedereto leave one's boyhood behind one, become a man.Rate it:

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ex, pro meritoaccording to a man's deserts.Rate it:

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exceptio non numeratae pecuniaeAn exception whereby a defendant can claim that the plaintiff has not paid the money to him and that therefore the obligation is not owing.Rate it:

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excess baggageLuggage which exceeds the allowable size or weight (as for an airline flight or train trip), and for which an extra fee must therefore be paid.Rate it:

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excitare animum iacentem et afflictum (opp. frangere animum)to inspire the spiritless and prostrate with new vigour.Rate it:

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excuse youIndignant response to a person who has behaved rudely and failed to apologise.Rate it:

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exit stage leftAn orderly and uneventful departure, timed so as not to detract or distract.Rate it:

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exit stage leftLeave the scene, and don't make a fuss.Rate it:

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exsurgere altius or incitatius ferrito take a higher tone (especially of poets and orators).Rate it:

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exturbare aliquem omnibus fortunis, e possessionibusto drive a person out of house and home.Rate it:

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eye catchingTwo words which may have evolved from the marketing and advertising entities, The phrase says and sees it all, appeals only to the sighted.Rate it:

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eye for an eye and a tooth for a toothTo take retribution or give penalty similar to the original offense or faultRate it:

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eye of a tigerAn eye for being adventurous, brave, and a leader.Rate it:

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eye of the beholderThe evaluation depending on perception of person who sees and considers.Rate it:

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Eyes in the Back of Your HeadTo be able to imagine and feel what is happening behind or outside of one's field of visionRate it:

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f** thisThe phrase emphatically diminishes the activity or event referred to and expresses that the speaker will have no more to do with it.Rate it:

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fabulam edereto bring out a play, put it on the stage (used of the man who finds the money).Rate it:

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