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daylightThe light from the Sun, as opposed to that from any other source.Rate it:

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de toute façon il a tortAt any rate he is wrong; Whichever way you look at it, he is wrong.Rate it:

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deadstick landingWhen a pilot lands a plane after the engine has died; a landing lacking any propulsion control.Rate it:

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deafening silenceA silence, or a lack of any response, that signifies disapproval or lack of any enthusiasm.Rate it:

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debris fieldAny area, non-dependent of locale, space, or contour, that contains the debris of wreckage, impact, sinking, or other material that once constituted a complete object. Debris fields can be found at the site of air crashes, water vessel sinking, explosions of buildings, collapses, and other events that render a whole entity into components, pieces, or other non-whole items.Rate it:

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do you have any brothers or sistersUsed to ask whether someone has any siblings.Rate it:

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do you have any petsUsed to ask whether the interlocutor is an owner of pets.Rate it:

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do you have Wi-FiAsks if there is any available Wi-Fi connection.Rate it:

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dog and pony showAny presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate.Rate it:

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dog in the huntThis is often used erroneously to indicate that one has no stake in the outcome. As such this is a bastardization of two Southern idioms: "no dog in the fight," and "that dog won't hunt." (The latter indicates something is a bad idea or prone to fail.) Use of the phrase "no dog in the hunt" when one wishes to indicate they have no "dog in the fight" will generate funny glances from any Southerners who overhear it.Rate it:

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don't even think about itDon't do it, under any circumstances!Rate it:

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don't feed the trollSaid to urge another not to respond to disruptive attention-seeking behavior, particularly in online contexts, by pointing out any such response is likely to be counterproductive.Rate it:

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don't give me any of your guff!Depression Expression; "Don't Give Me Any Of Your Sassy, Back-Talk!"; "Don't 'Sass' ME!" "Don't Talk Back To Your Mother!"Rate it:

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don't take any wooden nickelsDo not permit yourself be cheated or duped; do not be naive.Rate it:

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Don't Take Any Wooden NickelsDon't allow anybody deceive you or take advantage of youRate it:

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donner à quelqu'un un pourpoint de pierreTo give any one a stone doublet; To imprison any one.Rate it:

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donner raison à quelqu'unTo say any one is right; To give satisfaction to any one (either legally or by a duel).Rate it:

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dope sheetA publication, updated very frequently and used by people who make horse racing wagers, which summarizes information about the horses running in specific races; a publication which provides background information and/or predictions used by people wagering on any sort of competition.Rate it:

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double or nothingStatement of bravado. Usually involving a risky or gambling choice to keep going or move forward. Can also be used as a version of: Nothing ventured, nothing gained. -If you don’t take a risk, you’ll not get any reward, if you don’t try something, you won’t get any gainRate it:

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drama queenAny exaggeratedly dramatic person.Rate it:

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draw first bloodreferring to the first participant(s) in a game, contest, debate, etc. to gain an advantage over their opponent; to score first points in any competitionRate it:

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dress downThe heavy criticism, personal attack upon a subaltern by a superior for any infraction, misdemeanor, rule violation, felony et al which leaves the victim shattered:Rate it:

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Dutch TreatOne pays for oneself for food and entertainment on any social event/occasionRate it:

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elephant earAny of several plants in tribe Colocasieae or Caladieae.A taro plant.Caladium.Rate it:

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end of the worldAny change that seems catastrophic or devastating.Rate it:

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end stateUsed other than as an idiom: Any ending state..Rate it:

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enemy combatantAny person in an armed conflict who may be properly detained under the laws and customs of war.Rate it:

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equum in aliquem concitareride against any one at full speed; charge a person.Rate it:

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esto es chino para míIt's all Greek to me; I don't understand any of this.Rate it:

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êtes-vous allergique à certains médicamentsare you allergic to any medications?Rate it:

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every time one fartsEvery time one does any small thing.Rate it:

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eye candyAny object or sight with considerable visual appeal.Rate it:

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faire avaler des couleuvres à quelqu'unTo say very humiliating things to a man who, on account of his inferior position, is obliged to put up with them; To make any one swallow a bitter pill.Rate it:

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faith will move mountainsBelief in oneself (read sometimes as belief in God) can help one overcome any hurdle in life's path.Rate it:

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Feather Your NestTo be more concerned about making money and enriching oneself than doing any good or caring for othersRate it:

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feathered oof-birdAny large, plentiful source or supplier of money.Rate it:

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federal caseAny over-exaggerated ordeal.Rate it:

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fend for oneselfLook after and provide for oneself, without any help from othersRate it:

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flat outCompletely out of something such as; energy, food or money. Basically to be out of any kind of product.Rate it:

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fly-by-nightThis expression has broadened to mean any of these: A person or business that appears and disappears rapidly; Someone who departs or flees at night in order to avoid creditors, law enforcement etc. A dishonest or unreliable person selling something to make a quick profit A transient or traveling salesmen or businessmen, tradesmen; A business that appears to have little or no chance of successRate it:

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Footloose and Fancy-FreeNot involved in any relation with someone, free not having any attachment with something or someone Rate it:

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for the askingWithout making any significant effort; freely; without monetary cost.Rate it:

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free lunchSomething obtained without any payment, obligation or effort.Rate it:

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fresh meatAny newcomer.Rate it:

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frog in one's throatAny temporary physical difficulty in speaking.Rate it:

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fudge factorany padding or compensation built into a guess or estimateRate it:

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full-stretchStretched to the fullest extent.Rate it:

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full-stretchstretched to full extentRate it:

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funny moneyBills of any foreign currency or of counterfeit origin.Rate it:

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game planAny strategy devised to reach a given objective.Rate it:

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