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até maisUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see até, mais.Rate it:

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attack is the best form of defenceIn a battle, attacking the opposition first is better than waiting for them to attack.Rate it:

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aunt fuckerUsed other than as an idiom: see aunt, fucker.Rate it:

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aussitôt dit, aussitôt faitNo sooner said than done.Rate it:

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aussitôt dit, aussitôt faitNo sooner said than done.Rate it:

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average outTo acquire a specified average value as more instances occur.Rate it:

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avoir d'une chose à revendreTo have more than enough of a thing.Rate it:

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awesome sauceUsed other than as an idiom: see awesome, sauce.Rate it:

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baby-killerUsed other than as an idiom: see baby, killer.Rate it:

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back downTo take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.Rate it:

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back for moreTo enjoy something so much to where you want to return or do it again.Rate it:

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back to the wall(Can we clean up this sense?) A very difficult situation with no beneficial options available for action.Rate it:

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back wallUsed other than as an idiom: see back, wall.Rate it:

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back-cloth starAn actor who stands upstage, forcing the other actors to face him and turn their backs to the audience, in order to gain more attention to himself.Rate it:

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back-cloth starAn actor who stands upstage, forcing the other actors to face him and turn their backs to the audience, in order to draw more attention to himself.Rate it:

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backhanded complimentan insult disguised as a compliment; a compliment which can be interpreted as an insult.Rate it:

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bad actorUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see bad,‎ actor.Rate it:

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bad boyUsed other than as an idiom: see bad, boy.Rate it:

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bad nameUsed other than as an idiom: see bad, name.Rate it:

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bad offan extreme or severe situation i.e. badly beaten, in poor health or poor mental well being i.e. hurt, not doing well, struggling to stay alive, etc.; can also mean poor financially or bad in some other wayRate it:

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bag of shellsUsed other than as an idiom: see bag, shell.Rate it:

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ball hogA player who keeps the ball to themselves, rather than passing itRate it:

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bang up jobSomething done very well; something performed above average or better than expected.Rate it:

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bargain basementAn area within a retail store, especially an area located below ground level, where the least costly merchandise can be found.Rate it:

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Bark is Worse than Your BiteA person or situation that is frightening but actually the actions are not any worseRate it:

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barking-up the wrong tree:{Coon Hunters Remark:} Coon Dogs Chase Raccoon up Trees. They Bark at the Tree so Hunter Can 'Shoot' Coon out of the Tree:Rate it:

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barn findA valuable item recovered from an undeserving storage, usually in the countryside, where it lay more or less forgotten, especially vintage automobiles (Ferrari, Porsche, etc.)Rate it:

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barrelA round vessel or cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends or heads. Sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually called a drum.Rate it:

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based on experiencethe purpose or a new work can be designed having few numbers or data from the previous successful execution.Rate it:

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basket caseIn World War 1, a victim who had one or more severed limbs. They were brought off the field in a “basket”.Rate it:

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be an open bookOne's life and times can be an open book by simply sharing, answering queries, being forthright, carrying no baggage or disagreements.Rate it:

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be preparedUsed other than as an idiom: see be, prepared.Rate it:

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be sickUsed other than as an idiom: be sick.Rate it:

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be up againstTo be challenged by someone or something stronger than oneself.Rate it:

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bear off fromTo stand further off fromRate it:

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beat toTo arrive more quickly; to succeed more quickly.Rate it:

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Beaut {bute}- - aka BeautyA Pretty Girl or Attractive Woman Pulchritudinous Female, A Sweet Woman, What More Do You Desire?Rate it:

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beauty is only skin deepWhat matters is a person's character, rather than his/her appearance.Rate it:

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become one fleshTo join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.Rate it:

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beefcakeUsed other than as an idiom: see beef, cake.Rate it:

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beefcakeImagery of one or more muscular, well-built men.Rate it:

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beer gogglesThe illusion that people are more attractive, brought on by alcohol consumption.Rate it:

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before you can say boo.It means that you need to do it before you can say anythingRate it:

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before you can say jack robinsonVery quickly. Quicker than you expect.Rate it:

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before you can say knifeVery quickly; quicker than one expects.Rate it:

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beg for mercyThis can be taken quite literally and simply means to plead for kindness - either to be spared or at least killed as quickly and painlessly as possible. Particularly when you are in a helpless position.Rate it:

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beggars can't be choosers(proverb) When resources are limited, one must accept even substandard things.Rate it:

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behind its timeShowing characteristics of the past; present in one's work after later advances in the field; coming later than could be generally accepted.Rate it:

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believe meUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see believe,‎ me.Rate it:

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bells and whistlesExtra features added for show rather than function; fancy additions or features.Rate it:

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