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half a loaf is better than no breadAlternative form of half a loaf is better than none.Rate it:

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hit paydirtTo strike it rich; to get lucky or have a big break.Rate it:

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honey doesn't fly to the bee. wheat does not make bread.the dream doesn't come to you.AttitudeRate it:

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hours on endA happening without breakRate it:

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hunger is a good sauce(dated) Being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.1854, Mark Lemon, Henry Mayhew, Tom Taylor, Shirley Brooks, Francis Cowley Burnand, Owen Seaman, Punch, Vol. XXVI, Punch Publications Ltd., page 74:His bread and cheese were somewhat dry, to be sure; his ale had become flat, and considerably warmer than was desirable; but hunger is a good sauce, and thirst is not particular.Rate it:

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il sait son pain mangerHe knows on which side his bread is buttered.Rate it:

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in oppidum irrumpereto break into the town.Rate it:

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in oppidum irruptionem facereto break into the town.Rate it:

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indutias violareto break a truce.Rate it:

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iusiurandum violareto break one's oath.Rate it:

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je te dis merdebreak a leg! good luck!Rate it:

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

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kick the bucketOf a machine, to break down such that it cannot be repaired.Rate it:

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know what side of the bread your butter's onTo know who has the upper hand/power in a situation before you take on someone who can make your situation worseRate it:

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la faim chasse le loup hors du boisHunger tames the lion; Hunger will break through stone walls.Rate it:

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le chapelet commence à se défilerThe association is beginning to break up.Rate it:

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life is like a s*** sandwich the more bread you have the less s*** you eatThe main point is bread is slang for money so money makes your sandwich a little less repulsive and your life a little less well whateverRate it:

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lucky breakA stroke of luck; a fortunate event, particularly of the sort that propels one to success, fame, etc.Rate it:

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make a break for itTo attempt to escape; to flee; to run away.Rate it:

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make a clean breakTo initiate a complete termination of a relationship, or from a situation.Rate it:

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manquer de parole (or, manquer à sa parole)To break one’s word.Rate it:

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medium sermonem abrumpere (Verg. Aen. 4. 388)to break off in the middle of the conversation.Rate it:

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mucha mierdabreak a legRate it:

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munitiones perrumpereto break through the lines (and relieve a town).Rate it:

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no mamesno way!; are you fucking kidding?; gimme a breakRate it:

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ordines turbare, perrumpereto break the ranks.Rate it:

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out of characterNot in character; not successfully performing within the mindset of a given character in a theatrical performance. See also break character, drop character.Rate it:

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out to lunchAway eating lunch or for a midday break; especially, away from work or a job.Rate it:

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pacem dirimere, frangereto break the peace.Rate it:

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panis cibariusordinary bread.Rate it:

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pays ruiné vaut mieux que pays perduHalf a loaf is better than no bread.Rate it:

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per medios hostes (mediam hostium aciem) perrumpereto break through the enemy's centre.Rate it:

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phalangem perfringereto break through the phalanx.Rate it:

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physical breakA short break in a meeting or in a classroom setting, intended to improve attention.Rate it:

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pontem dissolvere, rescindere, interscindere (B. G. 2. 9. 4)to break down a bridge.Rate it:

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pop the cherryTo break the hymen; to lose one's virginity.Rate it:

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portas refringereto break down the gates.Rate it:

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pretzelA toasted bread or cracker usually in the shape of a loose knot.Rate it:

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proelium dirimere (B. C. 1. 40)to break off the fight.Rate it:

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qui est bien qu'il s'y tienneRest content where thou art; Better dry bread at home than roast meat abroad.Rate it:

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rules are made to be brokenit is acceptable to break rules.Rate it:

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rust outTo rust completely; to become covered in rust; by extension, to break down over time and cease working.Rate it:

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rye seedCaraway seed, used whole as a flavoring in the best-known type of rye bread- often mistakenly assumed to be the rye itself.Rate it:

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se changer les idéesto start a new activity in order to change one's state of mind, to take a break from doing something boring or to escape from a displeasing situation.Rate it:

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shipping them greenWhen a ship is heading into waves, its bow will sometimes plunge into the onrushing wave. At first, spray will break over the bow, but as the height of the waves increases, the bow will plunge deeper into the wave, and instead of spray, unbroken green water will pour onto the Fo'c'sle and decks. Hence the seafarer's expression "Shipping them green", implying worsening weather, or, by extension, a worsening and/or dangerous or unsatisfactory situation.Rate it:

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signa ferre, tollereto begin the march, break up the camp.Rate it:

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skreigh o' dayday break, first lightRate it:

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smash downTo cause to fall down and break by hitting it hard.Rate it:

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split offTo break away from a group or mass.Rate it:

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spring outTo break out; to escape.Rate it:

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