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know which end is upTo possess sound judgment or common sense; to have a clear understanding of a situation.Rate it:

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laugh offTo respond to a negative situation lightheartedly, as though it were a joke.Rate it:

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lay an eggThe act or performance which is substandard in one's capability. An act or performance which is substandard or below the typical level of one's usual production or output: An act, production or presentation of a noxious, negative, repulsive, boorish nature:Rate it:

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lean intoTo accept something negative but unchangeable; to find a way to benefit from, or alleviate the harm of, risk, uncertainty and difficult situations.Rate it:

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left-handed complimentA complimentary remark which is ambiguous or ineptly worded, so that it may be interpreted as having an unflattering or dismissive sense.Rate it:

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lo sientoIt means "I am sorry" in the sense of apology or sympathy.Rate it:

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loaded languagelanguage using words, set phrases or idioms that have strong positive or negative connotations beyond their ordinary definitions.Rate it:

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loaded wordAny word, set phrase or idiom that has strong positive or negative connotations beyond their ordinary definition.Rate it:

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looking like a wrecka self-realization of one's negative appearance because of unfortunate or unintentional circumstances.Rate it:

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Lord love youSaid to soften the negative impact of something that is said next.Rate it:

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Lord only knowsAlternative form of God knows, in sense of something unknown to mortal men.Rate it:

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ma vaillante filleMy brave girl "Ma vaillante fille" is a French phrase that translates to "my brave daughter" in English. It is a term of endearment often used to describe a daughter who is courageous, strong, and determined. The phrase "ma vaillante fille" can be used to express pride and admiration for a daughter who has faced challenges or overcome obstacles with bravery and resilience. It can also be used to encourage a daughter to be strong and courageous in the face of adversity or to express confidence in her ability to handle difficult situations. The phrase is often used in a familial or intimate context, such as between a parent and child or between spouses. It can convey a sense of closeness and affection, suggesting a strong emotional bond between the two individuals. Overall, "ma vaillante fille" is a term of endearment that celebrates a daughter's bravery and resilience. It is a sentimental expression that conveys pride, admiration, and love, and it is often used in intimate or familial contexts.Rate it:

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make baby Jesus cryTo provoke a negative reaction due to being offensive, unpleasant, immoral, etc.Rate it:

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make senseTo be coherent or reasonable.Rate it:

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make senseTo decipher or understand.Rate it:

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me neitherUsed to say that a negative-containing statement of the previous speaker applies to the speaker as well.Rate it:

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mind's earThe mental faculty or inner sense with which one produces or reproduces imagined or recalled sounds solely within the mind; the supposed organ within the mind which experiences such sounds.Rate it:

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moral compassAn inner sense which distinguishes what is right from what is wrong, functioning as a guide (like the needle of a compass) for morally appropriate behavior.Rate it:

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mother of allUsed before a plural noun to form a compound noun having the sense of: the greatest or largest of its kind.Rate it:

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my spider sense is tinglingMy intuition tells me that something wrong or dangerous is happening or about to happen.Rate it:

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na-na na-na boo-boo[c. mid 20th century?] A taunt or putdown, typically used to indicate that the speaker believes he or she has beaten the listener in a competition or is better in some other way or in a general sense; or an expression of satisfaction that the listener has received some supposedly deserved minor punishment or misfortune (a schadenfreude).Rate it:

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na-na na-na boo-booA taunt or putdown, typically used to indicate that the speaker believes he or she has beaten the listener in a competition or is better in some other way or in a general sense; or an expression of satisfaction that the listener has received some supposedly deserved minor punishment or misfortune.Rate it:

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negative/positiveIn photography, a reverse image, which when printed is again reversed, restoring the original scene. It was invented by Fox Talbot in c.1834.Rate it:

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never breathed a wordKeep secrets, never give away any sense of the situation.Rate it:

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nice to almost meet youAn expression used upon first conversing with someone by phone, text, email, etc. when you can't say "Nice to meet you" because you haven't actually met in personAn expression used upon first conversing with someone by phone, text, email, etc. when you can't say "Nice to meet you" because you haven't actually met in person; a friendly and informal way of acknowledging that the encounter is not happening in person at the moment but might occur in the future. It is often used humorously or to convey a sense of anticipation.Rate it:

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no hay de quédon't mention it; used as you're welcome in the sense of no problemRate it:

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no joyA negative outcome.Rate it:

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nomen alicuius grato animo prosequito think of a person with a grateful sense of his goodness.Rate it:

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nose outTo find using one's sense of smell.Rate it:

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nose testAn informal method for determining whether something is authentic, credible, or ethical, by using one's common sense or sense of propriety.Rate it:

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nose testAn inspection of an object using the sense of smell, as for freshness of food.Rate it:

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not know which end is upTo have no common sense; to be ignorant of the most basic facts; to be very confused.Rate it:

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now whatA request, usually rhetorical, to know what, in a series of negative events, is the next negative event occurring.Rate it:

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now whatA request for advice or instruction on what should be done, when a situation has turned negative, particularly if a contingency has failed.Rate it:

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on one's feetBeing stable or capable, especially in a financial or emotional sense.Rate it:

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one of these daysOne day, some day (especially in warning of a negative consequence).Rate it:

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out of the ordinaryUnusual or exceptional, especially for the better (often used in the negative).Rate it:

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peachy keenExtremely good, exactly right; all right. Often used in the negative or with an ironic or sarcastic connotation to mean the opposite.Rate it:

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pencil outOf an investment, to make sense financially or to be expected to generate the desired returnsRate it:

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poison the wellTo discredit something or someone usually by presenting negative or irrelevant information; to cast aspersionsRate it:

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present company exceptedThese negative remarks do not pertain to anyone who is currently listening to them (including the speaker).Rate it:

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pure as the driven snowextremely pure; totally pure (typically "pure" in the sense of "virtuous").Rate it:

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put one's finger onTo identify, specify, name or pick out (usually negative)Rate it:

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put something behind oneTo recover from an unpleasant or traumatic experience; to overcome a negative feeling, especially anger, resentment, or grief.Rate it:

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quae est vis huius verbi?what is the meaning, the original sense of this word?Rate it:

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quae notio or sententia subiecta est huic voci?what is the meaning, the original sense of this word?Rate it:

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que je sacheÀ ma connaissance. Note d’usage : Se met à la fin d’une phrase négative pour signifier que, si un fait est autrement qu’on ne le dit, on l’ignore.Rate it:

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quid significat, sonat haec vox?what is the meaning, the original sense of this word?Rate it:

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rationem afferre (Verr. 3. 85. 195)to bring forward an argument (based on common-sense).Rate it:

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reap what one sowsTo receive as a reward or harvest in the same measure as one's exertions, in a good or a bad sense. To receive justice.Rate it:

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