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bring (one's) a-gamerefers to bringing maximum effort, focus and undeniable commitment; an encouragement to do your best with no excuses; giving it your allRate it:

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bring it on around jimmya phrase off of an old show on TV maybe a country western show? about bringing the wagon aroundRate it:

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bruise upTo show bruises.Rate it:

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bug in one's bonnetSomething that makes someone act crazy or excites them or is of particular interest or concern to them; something that bothers or irritates someone; a lesser known version of the expression “bee in one’s bonnet”Rate it:

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buitre negroAve carroñera de color castaño oscuro o negro, con unas plumas que simulan una capucha en su cabeza. Mide 100 a 120 cm de largo y pesa entre 7 y 13 kilos, es el ave rapaz de mayor tamaño en España. Se la encuentra desde España, donde está en peligro, hasta Mongolia.Rate it:

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bum's rushForcible ejection from an establishment, as of a bum (hobo); someone trying to get you to leave abruptly (quickly).Rate it:

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bumpin' ugliesmaking love; having sex (We never really say "bumping uglies", it's always shortened to bumpin' with the g silent)Rate it:

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bust outto reveal, to showRate it:

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but thenThen again, on the other hand; used to show that the opposite viewpoint is possible.Rate it:

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butt outdon't be involved in (stop interfering in) what someone else is doingRate it:

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buy the rumor, sell the factA phrase often cited by stock traders that explains price declines that occur after an anticipated positive event has happened.Rate it:

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buzz inTo open a remote-controlled door to allow to enter after he/she has sounded the door buzzer.Rate it:

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by and byGradually,after a timeRate it:

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by george, i think she's got itan expression used to express surprise or satisfaction when someone finally understands or accomplishes something; See also "By Jove, I think he's got it"Rate it:

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by jove, i think he's got itan expression used to express surprise or satisfaction when someone finally understands or accomplishes something; see also "By George, I think she's got it"Rate it:

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c'est de la moutarde après dînerIt comes too late to be of any use; It is a day after the fair.Rate it:

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c'est venu après coupIt came too late, after the event.Rate it:

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call off the dogsTo ease up on after inflicting great punishment.Rate it:

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call off the dogsDuring a one-sided sports contest, to remove the first-string unit of a team from the game after dominating the opponent.Rate it:

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can't put the words back into one's mouth fast enoughThis phrase is often said after someone said something they shouldn't have said as a way of conveying regret for having said it.Rate it:

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can't see the forest for the treesTo miss the major things while only seeing the minor details; to overlook the entire situation due to focusing on small aspectsRate it:

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capilar linfáticoPequeño vaso linfático que transporta la linfa desde los espacios intersticiales de las células hacia vasos linfáticos de mayor tamaño.Rate it:

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cargar la manoDedicar una mayor atención a algo.Rate it:

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carne de cañónTropa destinada a los puestos de mayor peligro.Rate it:

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carry a torch forTo harbor feelings of love despite not being in a relationship; generally unrequited or after a relationship has ended, and sometimes implying secret feelings. There is the implication of keeping hope alive.Rate it:

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cat's pajamasA highly sought-after and fancy example of something, usually referring to inanimate objects.Rate it:

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cat's meowA highly sought-after and fancy example of something.Rate it:

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catch someone's driftIf you catch someone's drift (or get someone's drift) it means you understand what they mean; this phrase is used especially when you want to get an idea across to someone but you don't want to exactly speak the words you mean or if you think the listener may be confused about what you meanRate it:

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ce n'est pas l'embarrasThere is no great difficulty in it; After all; For the matter of that.Rate it:

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ce n'est pas la mer à boireIt is not an impossibility; It is not so very difficult after all.Rate it:

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ce verre de bière m'a coupé les jambesMy legs feel shaky after that glass of beer.Rate it:

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champ at the bitTo show impatience or frustration when delayed.Rate it:

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Champ at the BitTo show sheer willingness to do something or become impatient to begin itRate it:

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chase afterTo pursue someone with romantic intentions; to woo.Rate it:

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chase afterTo chase someone.Rate it:

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chase the dragonTo chase after the promise of a continually fulfilling high from an addictive substance.Rate it:

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check throughTo permit someone to continue onward, e.g. through a security checkpoint, after verifying their identity, tickets, etc.Rate it:

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Chew Up the SceneryTo describe something in an exaggerated manner or to show hyper-emotionsRate it:

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chip off the old blockSomeone who takes after their parent.Rate it:

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chomp at the bitTo show impatience or frustration when delayed.Rate it:

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circle backTo revisit a topic, concept or idea after having put it on the back burner; to return to a place or locationRate it:

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close ranksto regroup forces, especially when this involves overlooking differences in order to face a challenge or adverse situation. Often implies making a show of unity, especially to the public.Rate it:

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close the stable door after the horse has boltedTo attempt to prevent a problem only to find it has already happened.Rate it:

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cogujada comúnAve cantora europea, nativa de la región mediterránea, con una cresta bien conspicua y aspecto similar a la alondra, aunque de mayor tamaño. Tiene el dorso pardogrisáceo listado y el vientre gris claro.Rate it:

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Cold ShoulderTo show unfriendly attitude to someone by ignoring or giving him her less importanceRate it:

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collect one's thoughtsTo become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.Rate it:

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come aboutTo tack; to change tack; to maneuver the bow of a sailing vessel across the wind so that the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other; to position a boat with respect to the wind after tacking.Rate it:

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come afterTo follow or succeed; to be the successor of.Rate it:

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come afterTo pursue or follow; to pursue with hostile intent.Rate it:

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come down withTo contract or get; to show symptoms of a minor illness.Rate it:

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