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make a spectacle of oneselfTo embarrass oneself or others in publicRate it:

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make an exhibition of oneselfTo embarrass oneself or others in public.Rate it:

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man on the streetAn ordinary member of the general public, especially one who lacks special expertise.Rate it:

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measure the drapesTo make premature or unwarranted preparations for victory, especially election to public officeRate it:

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measuring the drapesMaking premature or unwarranted preparations for victory, especially election to public officeRate it:

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meeting of the mindsAn agreement, especially one resulting from a gathering in which discussion or negotiation took place.Rate it:

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Mesdames et MessieursAdresse faite à un très large public, à l´écrit ou à l´oral.Rate it:

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naked as a jaybirdStark naked; nude; especially, naked in a public setting and without embarrassment.Rate it:

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negotia publica (Off. 1. 20. 69)public affairs.Rate it:

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no rights reservedThe owner of a work, or other copyright holder, releases the work into public domain.Rate it:

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nose in the airThe body language most of us have experienced when a friend passes you in public and with head tilted back and nose in the air gives you a first class snub!Rate it:

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nut outTo find a solution for, to work out the finer details, especially in a group discussion.Rate it:

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obtenir une bourse au lycéeTo gain an exhibition (or, scholarship) at a public school.Rate it:

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off the gridNot using electricity from the public electrical supply system.Rate it:

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off the gridIn or into a situation or place in which electricity from the public electricity system is not used.Rate it:

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off the gridIn or into a clandestine or isolated situation or place, especially one in which public communication is curtailed.Rate it:

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os brancos que se entendamSaid by someone who wishes to stay away from a fight or discussion between other people.Rate it:

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out of handWithout discussion, consideration, or hesitation; immediatelyRate it:

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out of house and homeCassandra Chrones Moore, Haunted Housing: How Toxic Scare Stories Are Spooking the Public Out of House and Home.Rate it:

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out of the loopNot informed up to date; current; not kept part of the discussion.Rate it:

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paint the town redTo party or celebrate in a rowdy, wild manner, especially in a public place.Rate it:

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patriotism is the last refuge of scoundrelsThe appeal to patriotism is often used to distract the public from real issues.Rate it:

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pecunia publica, quae ex metallis reditthe public income from the mines.Rate it:

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perp walkThe intentional public display before news cameras of someone in police custody, especially someone famous or notorious, for the purpose of satisfying public interest, demonstrating the authorities' effectiveness, or shaming the person.Rate it:

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play in PeoriaTo receive widespread acceptance among members of the general American public.Rate it:

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polish the appleIt was common for children to bring a nice apple to their teacher to enhance their public relations status: "Polish It For Better Relations"Rate it:

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ponere alicui, de quo disputetto set some one a theme for discussion.Rate it:

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ponere iubere, qua de re quis audire velit (Fin. 2. 1. 1)to let those present fix any subject they like for discussion.Rate it:

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post no billsA Printed/Scripted sign; addressed to the Public to wit; "Do Not Post nor Affix"; any Bills, Notices, Wanted Posters, Advertising, Missing persons, Court Notices, Auction Bills et al on/upon this site, wall, post, b'ldg., Private PropertyRate it:

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potter's fieldA public place where strangers, paupers, and criminals are buried.Rate it:

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public commentInput given by the public to governmental (or rarely other) bodies, about proposed legislation or regulation(s), during a period-and by means-set aside and prescribed by law.Rate it:

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public commentUsed other than as an idiom: see public, comment.Rate it:

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public enemy number oneA person who ranks highest on the federal government's prioritized list of wanted criminal fugitives.Rate it:

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public enemy number oneA person, organization, or other object considered to be particularly menacing, harmful, or loathsome.Rate it:

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public eyeThe focus of public attention, the limelight.Rate it:

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public intellectualA well-known, intelligent, learned person whose written works and other social and cultural contributions are recognized not only by academic audiences and readers, but also by many members of society in general.Rate it:

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publicity houndA person who constantly seeks public attention, especially through coverage in the broadcast media or news media.Rate it:

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publico carere, se abstinereto never appear in public.Rate it:

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put it thereafter a discussion of barter etc the 'seller' offers his hand to shake on the deal (particularly in the US)Rate it:

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put one's foot in itTo make a mistake in public, or a social blunder, that is embarrassing, or offensive.Rate it:

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ratione et via, via et ratione progredi, disputare (Or. 33. 116)to proceed, carry on a discussion logically.Rate it:

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rei publicae muneribus orbatusbanished from public life.Rate it:

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rei publicae rationibus or simply rei publicae consulereto further the public interests.Rate it:

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res propositaa theme, subject proposed for discussion.Rate it:

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reveal the secretTo explain a secret in public or to someoneRate it:

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Roma locuta est, causa finita estThe discussion is at an end.Rate it:

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rumble onTo continue for too long, especially of a debate or discussion that has little likelihood of reaching an acceptable conclusion.Rate it:

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sacred cowSomething which cannot be tampered with, or criticized, for fear of public outcry.Rate it:

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Santa's workshopA fanciful replica of this structure, temporarily erected in a retail store, shopping mall, or other public venue at Christmastime as an attraction for children and parents.Rate it:

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sell-by dateThe final date on which a perishable product can be legally sold to the public.Rate it:

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