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internet hugWhen 2 people send an email to each other at the same time.Rate it:

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interpret awayto smooth out undesired concepts and teachings in a text, often one of fundamental importance to a religion or ideology, by interpreting that text contrary to its spirit or original meaningRate it:

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intervallo locorum et temporum disiunctum esseto be separated by an immense interval of space and time.Rate it:

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into thin airImmediately and inexplicably out of sight.Rate it:

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iron outTo remove with an iron.Rate it:

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iron outTo resolve (a dispute); to solve (a problem).Rate it:

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is that the timeUsed to indicate surprise at how late in time it is.Rate it:

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it was worth itit deserved it The phrase "it was worth it" is a common expression used to indicate that the effort, time, or cost of something was justified by the outcome or result. It suggests that the benefits or rewards of an experience, action, or decision outweighed the challenges or sacrifices involved. The phrase is often used to express satisfaction, contentment, or a sense of accomplishment after completing a challenging task, achieving a goal, or experiencing a positive outcome. For example, someone who has just finished a difficult workout might say, "It was worth it. I feel great!" Or, a traveler who has just returned from an amazing trip might say, "It was worth it, even though it was expensive." The phrase can also be used to justify or defend a decision that may have negative consequences or be seen as controversial. For example, a business owner who has just taken a significant financial risk might say, "It was worth it in the end. We've seen a significant increase in revenue." Overall, the phrase "it was worth it" suggests that the rewards or benefits of an experience, action, or decision outweighed the challenges or sacrifices involved. It is often used to express satisfaction, contentment, or a sense of accomplishment, and it can also be used to justify or defend a decision.Rate it:

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it's a zoo out thereThings/conditions/situations are chaotic, disordered, unpredictableRate it:

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it's a jungle out thereRefers to a threatening environment where it is difficult to survive.Rate it:

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it's about timeUsed to express impatience at the eventual occurrence of something that the speaker or writer considered to be long overdue.Rate it:

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it's been realAn informal farewell indicating the speaker's enjoyment of the time spent together. Often used ironically.Rate it:

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it's not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dogdetermination and perseverance will win out in the long run.Rate it:

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iterum, tertium consulconsul for the second, third time.Rate it:

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iussa (usually only in plur.), imperata facereto carry out ordersRate it:

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j'ai couru à perte d'haleineI ran until I was out of breath.Rate it:

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j'ai gagné la première mancheI won the first game (out of two or more).Rate it:

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j'ai tiré mon épingle du jeuI have saved my stake; I got well out of a bad job.Rate it:

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j'en ai par dessus la têteI am worried out of my life with it.Rate it:

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j'en tirerai pied ou aileI will get something out of it.Rate it:

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j'y perds mon latinI cannot make it out; I am nonplussed; I can make neither head nor tail of it.Rate it:

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já era horaabout timeRate it:

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já era tempoabout timeRate it:

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jack aroundto dawdle, to waste timeRate it:

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je l'ai mis hors d'état de vous nuireI have put it out of his power to harm you.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 lui ai donné sa besogne toute mâchéeI gave him his work all ready cut out; I made his work as easy as possible for him.Rate it:

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je lui ai fait baisser les yeuxI stared him out of countenance.Rate it:

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je lui donnerai du fil à retordreI will cut out his work for him; I will give him a deal of trouble.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 n'y ai vu que du feuIt was impossible for me to find out how the thing was done (as it was done so quickly); It was done so quickly (or, cleverly) that I could not make head or tail 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 comme un poisson sur la pailleI am like a fish out of water.Rate it:

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je suis désorienté1. I am disconcerted. 2. I am out of my element; I do not feel at home; I have lost my bearings.Rate it:

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je suis en perteI am out of pocket.Rate it:

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je suis tout je ne sais commentI am out of sorts.Rate it:

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je vous rendrai la pareille1. I will pay you out. 2. I will do the same for you.Rate it:

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

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

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jury is outAn outcome or decision is still unknown and awaited.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 minuteOnly one minute; a passage of time 60 seconds in duration.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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