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little womanUsed other than as an idiom: see little, woman.Rate it:

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little womanwifeRate it:

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long shotSomething unlikely; something that has little chance of happening or working. The term arose from the accuracy of early ship guns, which were effective only at close range and unlikely to hit the mark at any great distance.Rate it:

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loose changeCoins of little value kept in one's pocket or bag.Rate it:

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maille à maille se fait l'haubergeonMany a little makes a mickle. Rate it:

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make a silk purse of a sow's earTo produce something refined, admirable, or valuable from something which is unrefined, unpleasant, or of little or no value.Rate it:

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make up the numbersTo provide sufficient people to make an event worthwhile.Rate it:

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man of partsA man that is talented in multiple areas of life. This includes but is not limited to the area of seduction. He puts very little emphasis on memorized scripts or "peacocking" and instead relies on individualized ways to charm a woman.Rate it:

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mass destructionKilling of large numbers of people.Rate it:

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mató tunco tu tataName of a game adults play with little childrenRate it:

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melt in the mouthTo be deliciously soft and creamy, create a melting sensation when eaten, and therefore need little chewing.Rate it:

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ménagez un peu vos termesModerate your expressions a little; Be a little careful in what you say.Rate it:

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mighty oaks from little acorns growSomething great can come from a modest beginning. Don't give up on the project - mighty oaks from little acorns grow!Rate it:

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mon petit chouMy little darling.Rate it:

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mon petit doigt m'a dita little bird told me.Rate it:

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mon petit doigt me l'a ditA little bird told me so.Rate it:

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mow downTo cut down, especially in large numbers.Rate it:

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mow downTo kill or slaughter, or to injure by knocking down, especially in large numbers and in a ruthless manner.Rate it:

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much of a muchnessOf two or more things, having little difference of any significance between them.Rate it:

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my honey-do'sHoney-do's are the little chores requested by a spouse: A wise man will seek to discover these needs on the part of his spouse and accomplish them promptly:Rate it:

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ñapathe little something extraRate it:

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next to nothingVery little.Rate it:

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no slave to fashionA person whose style of clothing and appearance are unconventional, informal, or slovenly; a person who takes little interest in how he or she is dressed.Rate it:

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not enough room to swing a catVery little space (available) (of a very small room).Rate it:

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not much of anythingVery little; not a lot.Rate it:

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nous faisons peu d'état de cet hommeWe consider that man very little; We take little account of that man.Rate it:

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number gamesA numbers game: the use of inappropriate statistics (numbers) to reflect a desired result (usually misleading).Rate it:

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number gamesplural form of number game: lotteries, numbers games.Rate it:

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nunca mucho cuesta pocoyou get what you pay for; literally: much never costs littleRate it:

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oh, ye of little faithPointing out one's lack of faith; people sometimes leave the "O" or "Oh" out of the saying when they say itRate it:

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on a shoestringOn a very tight budget; with few resources or little money.Rate it:

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out on one's feetStanding erect but not consciously aware of one's surroundings, or only minimally aware, and having little or no ability to control one's bodily actions, as a result of physical injury or exhaustion.Rate it:

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outsiderA competitor or contestant who has little chance of winning; a long shot; a dark horse.Rate it:

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outsiderA newcomer with little or no experience in an organization or community.Rate it:

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paucis, parvo contentum esseto be satisfied with a little.Rate it:

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pecunia exigua or tenuislittle money.Rate it:

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penny pincherOne who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.Rate it:

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per stirpesA method of distributing an estate to the descendants of a deceased legatee in which the estate is divided equally among the branches of a family, without regard to differing numbers of people in different branches.Rate it:

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petit à petit l'oiseau fait son nidLittle strokes fell great oaks. Rate it:

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petit chaudron, grandes oreillesLittle pitchers have long ears.Rate it:

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petit mauvais sujet!Little rascal! (to children).Rate it:

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petite cervelle, prompte colèreA little pot is soon hot.Rate it:

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petite pluie abat grand ventA little rain lays much dust; Often quite a trifle calms a torrent of wrath.Rate it:

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phase inTo introduce something little by little.Rate it:

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phase outTo remove or relinquish the use of something little by little.Rate it:

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pinchpennyOne who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.Rate it:

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poor little rich girlAn unhappy young woman from a wealthy background.Rate it:

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poor little rich girlA wealthy young person whose money brings them no contentment (often used as an expression of mock sympathy).Rate it:

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pour forthTo emit in large quantity or large numbers.Rate it:

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pour forthTo appear in large quantity or large numbers.Rate it:

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