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in the line of dutyUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see in,‎ the,‎ line,‎ of,‎ duty.Rate it:

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in the worst wayUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see in,‎ the,‎ worst,‎ way.Rate it:

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in uteroMeaning "in the womb"Rate it:

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interpret awayto smooth out undesired concepts and teachings in a text, often one of fundamental importance to a religion or ideology, by interpreting that text contrary to its spirit or original meaningRate it:

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it is through our observation and analysis of what we observe that we begin to understand how childIt is through our observation and analysis of what we observe that we begin to understand how children make meaning in their world, and we come to know what they know and can do.Rate it:

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jump outUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see jump,‎ out.Rate it:

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key intoTo grasp; to understand the overall concept of or be acutely aware of the underlying and essential meaning of something; to get it.Rate it:

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left turnUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see left, turn.Rate it:

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light skirtUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see light,‎ skirt.Rate it:

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like giving away ice in the winter!I was "googlingi" this phrase that I heard on TV today (9/4/2020) because I've never heard it before! I believe it has a similar meaning as: "Like selling ice to Eskimos"Rate it:

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living deathA condition of suffering, solitude, or impairment so extreme as to deprive one's existence of all happiness and meaning.Rate it:

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locos y niños dicen la verdadChildren and crazy people tell what's true, meaning they have no inhibition to express how they see things.Rate it:

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look aroundUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see look,‎ around.Rate it:

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make it rainUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see make,‎ it,‎ rain.Rate it:

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make no mistakeUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see make,‎ no,‎ mistake.Rate it:

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measure twice and cut once(literally, carpentry) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.1872, "Dressmaking," Hall's Journal of Health, vol. 19, no. 12, p. 280:Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb "Measure twice, and cut once."(figuratively, by extension) Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.2008, Hilary Johnson, "Mergers rattle bank relations," Financial Week, 9 Nov. (retrieved 9 Nov. 2008):Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasnRate it:

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miss the pointTo fail to grasp the meaning of an utterance.Rate it:

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money creates loveWhen you are in state of success in every aspect of you life meaning that one success brings the other like a dominoRate it:

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move downUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see move,‎ down.Rate it:

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não me digaUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see não, me, diga.Rate it:

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never fearUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see never,‎ fear.Rate it:

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nine times out of tenUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see nine,‎ times,‎ out of,‎ ten.Rate it:

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not for nothingUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see not,‎ for,‎ nothing.Rate it:

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now you're cookingA phrase, often given in response, meaning that the subject has switched to a more suitable or more efficient approach; short for: Now you're cooking with gas; this phrase can be used with anything, not just cooking.Rate it:

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of the same kidneyOf the same character, or of the same type. It usually has a bad meaning.Rate it:

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old-fashioned lookUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see old-fashioned,‎ look.Rate it:

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on talking termsUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see on,‎ talking,‎ terms.Rate it:

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on the doubleRapidly or immediately.Rate it:

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On the DoubleVery fast, immediately, very quicklyRate it:

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on the other side ofUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see on,‎ the,‎ other,‎ side,‎ of.Rate it:

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paste upUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see paste,‎ up.Rate it:

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permanent shaveUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see permanent,‎ shave.Rate it:

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péter un câbleUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see péter, un câble.Rate it:

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péter un plombUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see péter un plomb.Rate it:

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pierce the veilTo see through an illusion or find a hidden meaning, to see the truth within a lie.Rate it:

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pif that troon!Troon: A irritating, aggravating, rude entity, who's sole purpose is to irritate & harass, unsuspecting, innocent people. A purposeful frustrating annoyer. "Pif"{3-step}: A special forces teckneik. A sheath knive issued to silently eliminate a enemy sentinel. 1:Approaching the enemy silently from the rear, stricking the back of the knees, as to buckle them, while cupping the mouth & cutting the throat & jugular vien simotancely. 2:Next immediately using the hand holding your knife, you in a upward thrust pierce the base of the skull fully sinking the length of blade & twist or jiggle. 3: Imeadiatly removing and reversing the blade to a downward position raming it down the spinelcoard & repeat the twist or jiggle. Done correctly it should take 3 seconds or less, with no scream, twitching or jerking of the enemy guard, or solder. Plop, drop, done, done, on to the next one! " Troon Pifing". The prefured "Pif" Knife is a Double edged Military Commando style sheath knife. "Pif that Troon!"Rate it:

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play on wordsA pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.Rate it:

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por dentroUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see por, dentro.Rate it:

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porcelain goddessUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see porcelain,‎ goddess.Rate it:

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portal to portalWhen quoting a remote project that involves travel, we calculate travel time as being "Portal to Portal", meaning cost is based on what I charge for travel time from home (or where ever the start point is) to the project location.Rate it:

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promunturium superareto double a cape.Rate it:

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put the pedal to the metalThe literal meaning is to press the gas pedal to the maximum extent; see our other entry for the figurative meaning this phrase has also come to meanRate it:

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quae est vis huius verbi?what is the meaning, the original sense of this word?Rate it:

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quae notio or sententia subiecta est huic voci?what is the meaning, the original sense of this word?Rate it:

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que siUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see que, si.Rate it:

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quem sabeUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see quem, sabe.Rate it:

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quer saberUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see quer, saber.Rate it:

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qui prête à l'ami perd au double“For loan oft loses both itself and friend.”Rate it:

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quid hoc rei est?what is the meaning of this?Rate it:

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