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doing somebody else's laundryShe married someone else.Rate it:

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don't pass goTo say that somebody is not to do anything without receiving further instructions.Rate it:

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don't pass goTo say that somebody is obliged to do something without question.Rate it:

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douche bagA bag for holding the water or fluid used in vaginal douching.Rate it:

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douche bagAn annoying person; someone blatantly inconsiderate of others.Rate it:

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douche bagA worthless person.Rate it:

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dragTo move a mouse cursor while holding down a button on the mouse, often to move something on the screen.Rate it:

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drive awayTo force someone or something to leave.Rate it:

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drive offTo force to leave or go away.Rate it:

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drop a lineTalk stuff say your words put somebody downRate it:

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drop offTo deliver; to deposit or leave.Rate it:

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drop outPrematurely and voluntarily leave (school, a race, or the like).Rate it:

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drop somebody a lineTo write, call or visit somebody.Rate it:

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dumb as a bag of hammersRemarkably stupid.Rate it:

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eat out of somebody's handTo behave in a docile, submissive way towards somebody.Rate it:

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eat out of someone's handTo behave in a docile, submissive way towards somebody.Rate it:

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egg somebody onTo tease, provoke or encourage.Rate it:

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egredi loco; excedere ex locoto leave a place.Rate it:

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einen Bären aufbindento trick; to cheat somebodyRate it:

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ejusdem generisA canon of construction holding that when a general term follows a list of particular terms, the general term only applies to things similar to the particular terms. For example, in the list "sun, moon, and other large objects", the phrase "other large objects" only includes celestial bodies, not houses and elephants.Rate it:

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emporter ses cliques et ses claquesTo clear off, bag and baggage.Rate it:

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ex pueris excedereto leave one's boyhood behind one, become a man.Rate it:

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excuse meSaid as a request to pass somebody.Rate it:

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exit stage leftLeave the scene, and don't make a fuss.Rate it:

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expressio unius est exclusio alteriusA canon of construction holding that, when a legal document includes a list, anything not in that list is assumed to be purposely excluded.Rate it:

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f** someone overTo exploit somebody in a way which result in an advantage to oneself, at the cost of the other party gaining a considerable disadvantage.Rate it:

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face to faceIn person; directly; in the physical presence of somebody.Rate it:

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Fair-Weather FriendSomeone who is your friend only when you are successful and prosperous but leave you in the time of needRate it:

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faire charlemagneTo leave off a winner, without giving one’s adversaries a chance of revenge.Rate it:

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faire flèche de tout boisTo use every means to accomplish an end; To leave no stone unturned.Rate it:

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fall forTo fall in love with somebody.Rate it:

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field dayA great time or a great deal to do, at somebody else's expense.Rate it:

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filer à l'anglaiseto take French leaveRate it:

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filer à l'anglaiseTo leave without saying good-bye, without attracting attention; To take French leave.Rate it:

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fill inTo substitute for somebody or something.Rate it:

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fill inTo inform somebody, especially to supply someone missing or missed information.Rate it:

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fill somebody's shoesTo do somebody's job; to perform or assume somebody's role.Rate it:

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fill someone's shoesTo do (somebody's) job; to perform or assume (somebody's) role.Rate it:

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flew the coopLeave in a rush, run from the scene, drive speedily away.Rate it:

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Fly the CoopTo move or leave secretly from a place or situation, to run away or get way or escapeRate it:

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Flying DutchmanA Dutch-flagged clipper that is very fast sailing, and never makes it to port, seen on the high seas, where upon being hailed, occupants request information on persons long dead, or leave messages for said people. It is considered bad luck to meet said ship.Rate it:

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foot votingExpressing one's preferences through one's actions, by voluntarily participating in or withdrawing from an activity, group, or process; especially, physical migration to leave a situation one does not like, or to move to a situation one regards as more beneficial.Rate it:

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for what it’s worthIdiomatic phrase used to introduce one’s opinion or advice on a topic or situation - usually spoken with a guarded degree of modesty, uncertainty, or an expectation that the receiver is not bound to heed the speaker’s words. Interchangeable with the phrase, ‘take it or leave it.’Rate it:

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French leaveA sudden or unannounced departure, or one taken without permission.Rate it:

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fresh legsSomebody who has yet to play in a match, and therefore has plenty of energy.Rate it:

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friss oder stirbtake it or leave itRate it:

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fuck offTo die or leave unexpectedly.Rate it:

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fuck someone overto exploit somebody in a way which results in an advantage to oneself, at the cost of the other party gaining a considerable disadvantage.Rate it:

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get downTo leave the table after dining.Rate it:

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get goingtwo meanings: get started; leaveRate it:

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