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fuck y'allExpression to show discontent with a group of others.Rate it:

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fuck youExpression to show discontent with the other party, or to show contempt.Rate it:

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get in the boat and rowTo make a substantial effort, especially in cooperation with others in a group; to perform one's share of work; to show initiative.Rate it:

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get the bootTo be voted off a competition in a reality television show.Rate it:

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get this show on the roadTo begin or launch; to get going.Rate it:

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Get This Show on the RoadGet something moving, step ahead and keep goingRate it:

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Get-Up-and-GoHaving positive energy and driving force, in full zeal and zest, enthusiasm Rate it:

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give a rat's arseTo care; to have or show an interest.Rate it:

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give battleTo engage in warfare; to attack or fight with military force.Rate it:

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give someone the eyeTo show flirtatious signs with the eye.Rate it:

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gladiatores dareto give a gladiatorial show.Rate it:

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gong showAn event that was a disaster, often in a way that is fun or memorable. (e.g. "Last night, we all went drinking, and the whole thing turned into a total gong show.") Or, an initially serious event that went completely out of control (e.g. "That biology class was a gong show")Rate it:

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gradea mark of quality, used to mark schoolwork, grades go from a+ to u, also can be used on meat products to show quality of meatRate it:

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grata memoria aliquem prosequito show a thankful appreciation of a person's kindness.Rate it:

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gratiam alicui referre (meritam, debitam) pro aliqua reto show gratitude (in one's acts).Rate it:

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grey skyTo show worry or pain.Rate it:

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ground outTo become out by hitting a ground ball which is fielded and leads to a force or tag of a runner.Rate it:

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grow a pairTo be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation in which one has so far failed to do so.Rate it:

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high horseTo show in your actions and expressions that you are superior to others, arrogant and haughtyRate it:

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hit the rockTo make a gesture to show celebration, friendship, or to be part of a secret handshake by one person raising their fist so the fist is pointing at the person and the other person lightly punches the fist.Rate it:

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hold one's liquorTo be resistant to intoxication or to show few signs of intoxication, even after consuming a significant amount of alcohol.Rate it:

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honorem alicui habere, tribuereto honour, show respect for, a person.Rate it:

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horror showA horrifying, appalling, or sickening experience, set of events, or visual spectacle.Rate it:

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horror showA horror movie or television show or other performance which depicts gruesome, horrible, or disgusting events, especially in a vividly visual manner.Rate it:

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horse operaAn equestrian show, as in a circus.Rate it:

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how do I get toPlease show me/tell me the best way to reach...Rate it:

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hugo est un romantique dans toute la force du termeHugo is a romanticist in the full sense of the word.Rate it:

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i approve this messagea phrase said by candidates for federal office to show their consent to comply with the elective law passed in 2002; now becoming used for other offices too, not just federal officesRate it:

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if you got it, flaunt itIf you have something great, show it offRate it:

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il fait la pluie et le beau temps dans cette maisonHis will is law in that house; He is the boss of that show (fam.).Rate it:

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il faut à toute force l'empêcher de sortirYou must prevent him going out by all the means in your power; We must do all we can to prevent him going out.Rate it:

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il le fera de gré ou de forceHe will have to do it whether he likes it or not.Rate it:

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il venait moitié de gré, moitié de forceHe came somewhat reluctantly.Rate it:

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il y avait force badaudsA quantity of loafers were there.Rate it:

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in full forcetotally; fully; completelyRate it:

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in Krafteffective, in forceRate it:

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in publicum prodire (Verr. 2. 1. 31)to show oneself in the streets, in public.Rate it:

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it goes to showA phrase used to say that: this recent fact or result confirms what we always thought.Rate it:

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iter tentare per vim (cf. sect. II. 3)to force a way, a passage.Rate it:

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je lui ferai la barbe quand il voudraI will show him who is master whenever he likes.Rate it:

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je ne suis pas de votre force(lit.) I am not so strong as you are; (fig.) I am no match for you.Rate it:

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je suis à bout de forceI am exhausted, done up.Rate it:

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je vais vous montrer comment il faut s'y prendreI am going to show you how to set about it.Rate it:

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jimmy jack should have been halfway there and backoff of an old country western showRate it:

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jumpTo force to jump.Rate it:

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Jump on the BandwagonTo show interest to do something because it is popular and everyone seems to be doing itRate it:

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keep one's fingers crossedto hope for the best, to show supportRate it:

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keep up with the jonesesTo do or buy things for status, show, or image rather than out of need, especially for the purpose of competing with friends or neighbors.Rate it:

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key offTo collide with ; or connect to an object with a degree of force and soundRate it:

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kick downTo break or demolish something by physical bodily force.Rate it:

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