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plus ça changeThe more it changes, the more it's the same thing (sometimes loosely translated as the more things change, the more they stay the same).Rate it:

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plus ça changeAlthough the outward appearance may change, fundamentals are constant.Rate it:

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Point of No ReturnCertain time or position after which it is impossible to retreat, change course or do somethingRate it:

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

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PTALAcronym of please take another look; please review and comment at the proposed change to software source code.Rate it:

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put aboutTo change direction.Rate it:

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put backTo change the time in a time zone to an earlier time.Rate it:

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put forwardTo change the time in a time zone to a later time.Rate it:

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put the clock backTo change the time in a time zone to an earlier time.Rate it:

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put the clock forwardTo change the time in a time zone to a later time.Rate it:

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quand on est bien, on ne s'y peut tenirThe love of change makes us give up even a comfortable position.Rate it:

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quiet the wavesA positive development, incident, action, minor miracle, change, reversal, retraction, in a situation and the possible positive effects.Rate it:

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rationem belli gerendi mutare (Liv. 32. 31)to change one's tactics.Rate it:

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read somebody's lipsTo discern what somebody is saying by watching the shape of the mouth rather than by hearing the sounds of the words.Rate it:

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read someone's lipsTo discern what someone is saying by watching the shape of the mouth rather than by hearing the sounds of the words.Rate it:

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religion is like a nail, the deeper you hammer it, the deeper it goes.Addresses the folly of religous intolerance. Criticizing a person's beliefs is more likely to deepen their convictions rather than convince them to change.Rate it:

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renovate your lifeA chiding, an expression relative to fostering change, institute a renaissance in one's life.Rate it:

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road to damascusA road to Damascus moment, or change, is an important point in someone's life where a great change, or reversal, of ideas or beliefs occurs.Rate it:

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round offTo change the shape of an object to make it more circular.Rate it:

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round offTo change a number into an approximation having fewer significant digits.Rate it:

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round potatoreally in good shapeRate it:

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row backTo slightly change a previous opinion about something, or what was said.Rate it:

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saddleA ridge, in the shape of a saddle, between two hills.Rate it:

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scale upTo change a process in order to allow for greater quantitiesRate 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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sea changeA profound transformation.Rate it:

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serpentineHaving the shape or form of a snake.Rate it:

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shape upTo improve; to correct one's bad habits or behavior.Rate it:

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shape upTo take shape; to transform into or become.Rate it:

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shape up or ship outTo either improve one's behavior or else be required to leave; to either improve one's performance in an activity or else withdraw from that activity completely.Rate it:

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Shape Up or Ship OutTo improve and correct your behavior and performance or else get out or leaveRate it:

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shape-up!shape-up!Rate it:

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shift gearsTo change pace or mode of operation.Rate it:

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shift gearsTo change the gear by which motion is transmitted from a powered shaft to another shaft, especially in a motor vehicle.Rate it:

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side effectA change in state caused by a function call (typically "side-effect").Rate it:

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signa convertere (B. G. 1. 25)to deviate, change the direction.Rate it:

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sing a different tunechange one's opinion about or attitude toward someone or something.Rate it:

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ski-jump noseA long nose with an inwardly curving ridge and a tip that curves somewhat upward, resembling the shape of a downhill ramp used in the sport of ski jumping.Rate it:

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small changeA minor or insignificant amount of money.Rate it:

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spill one's gutsTo confess, or to divulge secrets, typically speaking freely and at length after a change of motive or an incentive.Rate it:

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steady-as-she-goessteady; careful; avoiding sudden changeRate it:

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Stick-in-the-MudA person with old outdated and orthodox ideas who does not like to accept change, unable to cope up or except something new and modernRate it:

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swallow the leekTo change one's mindRate it:

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switch onTo change one's expression or appearance as if by turning a switch.Rate it:

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take a turnChange in direction, tone, or tendency.Rate it:

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take formTo take shapeRate it:

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take shapeassume a distinct form, develop into something definite or tangible.Rate it:

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tanto per cambiarejust for a change; as usual; surprise surpriseRate it:

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That's the Way the Ball BouncesThat’s what life really is or that’s what the life is all about; fate; you may not be able to change certain things in your lifeRate it:

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the more things change, the more they stay the sameA proverb making the observation that turbulent changes do not affect reality on a deeper level other than to cement the status quo.Rate it:

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