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pipeMeanings relating to a wind instrument.Rate it:

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point blankThe distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for the effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.Rate it:

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porter atteinte (à l'honneur de)To sully (the fair name of).Rate it:

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pulcherBeautiful, fair.Rate it:

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put the wind upTo frighten or disturb.Rate it:

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reap the whirlwindEllipsis of sow the wind, reap the whirlwindRate it:

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round toTo turn the head of a ship toward the wind.Rate it:

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run like the windRunning really fast.Rate it:

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sail close to the windTo sail in a direction close to that from which the wind is blowing, but still making headwayRate it:

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sail close to the windTo behave in a manner that is on the verge of being dangerous, improper or illegalRate it:

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set of pipesA wind instrument incorporating multiple pipes, such as a panpipe or bagpipe.Rate it:

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si le temps le permetWind and weather permitting.Rate it:

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sit outTo lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.Rate it:

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slam dunkTacking on top of the wind of the following yacht in close quarters.Rate it:

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snitches get stitches and wind up in ditchesSynonym of snitches get stitchesRate it:

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sow the wind and reap the whirlwindAlternative form of sow the wind, reap the whirlwind.Rate it:

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sow the wind, reap the whirlwindEvery decision has consequences; a person's actions will come back to him.Rate it:

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spit in the windAlternative form of piss in the windRate it:

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spit into the windAlternative form of piss in the windRate it:

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square shooterA person who is fair, trustworthy, or forthright; a person who bargains or transacts business in a fair, honest manner.Rate it:

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stretchTo sail by the wind under press of canvas.Rate it:

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sucker punchA disabling punch targeting a place which is not normally acceptable in a "fair fight", such as on the back of the head.Rate it:

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take the wind out of someone's sailsTo discourage someone greatly; to cause someone to lose hope or the will to continue.Rate it:

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the law is an assThe law, as created by legislators or as administered by the justice system, cannot be relied upon to be sensible or fair.Rate it:

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three sheets to the windthe state of being quite inebriatedRate it:

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three sheets to the windDrunk.Rate it:

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throw caution to the windDo something despite the risksRate it:

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throw caution to the windDo something despite the risks.Rate it:

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throw to the windTo discard or dispense with, especially in an abrupt or reckless manner.Rate it:

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to trumpTo pass wind, particularly loudlyRate it:

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tomorrow is another dayTomorrow will bring new opportunities and a fresh start for one's endeavors.1600, author unknown, "Phillidaes Love-call to her Coridon, and his replying" (song), in England's Helicon, printed at London by I.R. for John Flasket:Phil. Yonder comes my Mother, Coridon,whether shall I flie?Cor. Under yonder Beech my lovely one,while she passeth by.Say to her thy true-Love was not heere,remember, remember,to morrow is another day:1896, Amelia E. Barr, A Knight of the Nets, ch. 8:"Well, well, my dear lass, to-night we cannot work, but we may sleep. . . . Keep a still heart tonight, and tomorrow is another day."1936, Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind, ch. 63:"Tomorrow, I'll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day."2005, Fran Schumer, "JERSEY: In Princeton, Taking On Harvard's Fuss About Women," New York Times, 19 June (retrieved 18 Aug. 2009):"Half of me is depressedRate it:

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tough as a tissueThe phrase refers to a person or physical form being as tough as a tissue. Tissues not being at all resistant to items such as wind or someone lifting it then it isn’t so tough is it? Mostly used as an insult.Rate it:

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tout par amour, rien par forceSweet words will succeed where mere strength will fail; You may row your heart out if wind and tide are against you.Rate it:

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turn about is fair playMy business partner came up to Me the week before Halloween to notify that he was leaving for two weeks in Florida 'cause is wife was tired.Rate it:

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turnabout is fair playIt is allowable to retaliate against an enemy's dirty tricks by using the same ones against him.Rate it:

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twist in the windTo wait for an uncomfortably long period of time.Rate it:

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twist in the windTo be unassisted and without comfort in a situation likely to result in distress or failure.Rate it:

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under sailWith sails unfurled; powered by the wind.Rate it:

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ventis reflantibus (Tusc. 1. 49)with the wind against one.Rate it:

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vento se dareto run before the wind.Rate it:

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ventum (tempestatem) nancti idoneum ex portu exeuntthe ships sail out on a fair wind.Rate it:

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ventus cadit, cessatthe wind dies down, ceases.Rate it:

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ventus ignem distulit (B. G. 5. 43)the wind spread the conflagration.Rate it:

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ventus remittit (opp. increbrescit)the wind is falling.Rate it:

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ventus se vertit in Africumthe wind is turning to the south-west.Rate it:

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vitae splendori(em) maculas(is) aspergereto sully one's fair fame.Rate it:

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votre rival vous coupera l'herbe sous le piedYour rival will cut you out, will take the wind out of your sails, will cut the ground from under your feet.Rate it:

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whale the tar outa him!Act of Beating Someone! 'Slap 'im-UP To A Fair Thee Well!"Rate it:

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what a crock!An exclamation of disbelief; calling someone a liar; saying that someone didn't have the right to say or do something; indicating that something isn't fair or right; short version of "What a crock of bull shit!" or "What a crock of bull!" or "What a crock of shit!" or "That's bull! or "That's bullshit"Rate it:

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Which Way the Wind BlowsThe direction of events happening, the possible situation of the matter in handRate it:

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