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jack inTo insert an electronic coupling into a receptacle; to connect to something, whether involving a physical medium or not.Rate it:

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jack it inAn imperative to stop doing something that the speaker finds annoying.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 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 m'en prends à vousI lay the blame at your door.Rate it:

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je n'ai que faire de vos conseilsI do not care a jot for your advice; I do not want your advice.Rate it:

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je serai des vôtresI shall be one of your party; I shall be on your side.Rate it:

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je suis bien revenu sur le compte de votre frèreI have lost all the illusions I had of your brother.Rate it:

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je vais y couper (pop.)I am going to “cut” that; I am not going to do it.Rate it:

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je vous demande pardon.—il n'y a pas de quoiI beg your pardon.—Pray do not mention it.Rate it:

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je vous donne beau jeu(lit.) I give you good cards; (fig.) I give you a good opportunity; I play into your hands.Rate it:

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jeter son bonnet par dessus les moulins (of women)To throw off all restraint; Not to care a straw for what people may think of your bad conduct.Rate it:

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JFYIInitialism of just for your information.Rate it:

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johned upTo write or say something that doesn't make much sense to other people; inside joke.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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join inTo participate, take part or get involved in something.Rate it:

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jump atTo accept something enthusiastically. Usually an opportunity, or chance, or job etc.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 inTo enter something quickly. Usually a mode of transport.Rate it:

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Jump off the Deep EndTo become deeply involved in something without thinking about its end result, to have deep emotional involvementRate it:

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Jump on the BandwagonTo show interest to do something because it is popular and everyone seems to be doing itRate 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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just sayingUsed after informing somebody of something that may be offensive to try and soften the blowRate it:

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just you waitIndicates that something unpleasant is going to happen to the interlocutor, and the speaker is glad about it, as in vengeance or punishment.Rate it:

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keep a lid onTo keep something secret.Rate it:

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

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keep a weather eye openTo maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying your full attention.Rate it:

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

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keep aroundto keep something near one.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 hope aliveEven if something seems to become more and more unlikely, do not stop believing in it.Rate it:

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keep mumDo not talk; especially keep silent about something that may be sensitive or secret.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 outTo restrain someone or something from entering 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 quietTo refrain from talking about something; to keep a secret.Rate it:

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keep shtumDon't tell anyone; especially, keep silent about something that may be sensitive or secret.Rate it:

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

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Keep Something under Your HatTo hold off disclosing something, not to reveal something secretRate it:

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keep straightTo avoid confusing or mixing up something; to keep something clear or organized.Rate it:

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keep upTo ensure that one remains well-informed about something.Rate it:

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

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keep your britches on!"Be Patient", "Keep Your Pants ON!", "Don't Get All Excited!"Rate it:

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Keep Your Ear to the GroundBe focused and well aware of what is happening aroundRate it:

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keep your eye on the ballRemain Focused, Determined, AlertRate it:

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keep your feet on the groundmaintain a sense of composure, refuse to get all up in the air over any reversal.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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keep your hair onAn admonition to stay calm.Rate it:

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keep your hands on the wheelA. Continue leading. B. Maintain focus with tenacity.Rate it:

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