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já era tempoabout timeRate it:

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jack aroundto dawdle, to waste timeRate it:

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jam sandwichUsed other than as an idiom: see jam, sandwich.Rate it:

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je le connais de longue mainI have known him for a long time.Rate it:

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je m'y faisI am getting used to it.Rate it:

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je n'ai jamais été à pareille noce (or, fête)I never had such a time of it.Rate it:

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je ne suis pas ici pour enfiler des perlesI am not here to waste my time.Rate it:

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je suis en pays de connaissanceI am among people I know, among old friends.Rate it:

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jerk offTo do nothing; to waste time.Rate it:

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jerk offUsed other than as an idiom: see jerk, off.Rate it:

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Jesus, Mary and JosephUsed to add emphasis, particularly by Catholics.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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jimmy jack should have been halfway there and backoff of an old country western showRate 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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John DoeA fictitious name used in the legal documents for an unknown or anonymous male person.Rate it:

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jolie laideunconventionally attractive. Literally it means "pretty and ugly" but is not generally used in reference to ugliness; a more accurate translation would be unusual, flawed or quirky good looks.Rate it:

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jour fixeA series of presentations and/or performances, discussions or similar events that happen on a fixed day every month. Used mainly by cultural and artistic organizations.Rate it:

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juicyUsed in reference to describing a young man who appears attractive, handsome, good-lookingRate it:

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

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jump ropeThe length of rope, sometimes with handles, casing or other additions, used in that activity.Rate it:

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jump ropeThe activity, game or exercise in which a person must jump, bounce or skip repeatedly while a length of rope is swung over and under, both ends held in the hands of the jumper, or alternately, held by two other participants. Often used for athletic training and among schoolchildren. Variations involve speed, chants, varied rope and jumper movement patterns, multiple jumpers and/or multiple ropes.Rate it:

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Jump the GunTo do something a bit earlier or before the time, hasty in doing somethingRate it:

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jungle telegraphA system used by primitive cultures in remote tropical regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds or a relay of runners.Rate it:

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just a minuteStop; wait. Used to indicate that the speaker wishes the previous speaker or the proceedings to stop so that he or she can comment on what has been said or has happened so far.Rate it:

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just a minuteOnly one minute; a passage of time 60 seconds in duration.Rate it:

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just a minuteA short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or more.Rate it:

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just a secondStop; wait. Used to indicate that the speaker wishes the previous speaker or the proceedings to stop so that he or she can comment on what has been said or has happened so far.Rate it:

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just a secondOnly one second; a passage of time one-sixtieth of a minute in duration.Rate it:

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just a secondA short period of time, typically anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes or more.Rate it:

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just sayingUsed after informing somebody of something that may be offensive to try and soften the blowRate it:

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justice delayed is justice deniedIf a wrong is not corrected within a reasonable amount of time, it is as though the wrong were not corrected at all.Rate it:

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kangaroo pissUsed other than as an idiom: see kangaroo, piss.Rate it:

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keep inUsed other than as an idiom: see keep, in.Rate it:

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keep it realIn the imperative, an exhortation used as a departing salutation.Rate it:

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keep one's eye on the ballMy ethos has always been to be very straight with people, tell it as it is. It doesn't often make people happy but I found that over a period of time it's better to be that way. So being straight, also being very focused on your objectives, keep your eye on the ball and not get deflected away from it.Rate it:

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keep one's head downUsed other than as an idiom.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 timeTo control the beat or rhythm of a song played by a music groupRate it:

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Keep Your Nose to the GrindstoneImpelled to keep one self-busy all the time, always working hardRate it:

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keyboard warriorA person who behaves aggressively and/or in an inflammatory manner in online text-based discussion media, but at the same time does not behave similarly in real life, potentially due to cowardice, introversion or shyness.Rate it:

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kick buttThe words describe an action. The words can also describe a command for immediate physical action. Frequently used by military officers, sports team coaches and other leaders. Variations include street talk.Rate it:

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kick offTo force the weaning of a bovine cow's calf by restricting the calf's access to its mother's udders. Used figuratively or literally.Rate it:

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kick one's heelsUsed other than as an idiom: see kick, heels.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 one's heelsUsed other than as an idiom: see kick, up, one's, heels.Rate it:

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Kick Up Your HeelTo cheer, celebrate and having good time, to rejoice oneselfRate it:

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kid gloveUsed other than as an idiom: see kid, glove.Rate it:

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kid stuffSomething done by, used by, or characteristic of immature people, especially children.Rate it:

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kidding asideUsed to attempt to make a serious point in a jocular conversation.Rate it:

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