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live largeTo have a lavish or overly-extravagant lifestyle.Rate it:

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long tailSales made for less usual goods within a very large choice, which can return a profit through reduced marketing and distribution costs.Rate it:

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loom largebe prominentRate it:

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magnae copiae (not multae)a large force, many troops.Rate it:

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magnas pecunias ex aliqua re (e.g. ex metallis) facereto have a large income from a thing (e.g. from mines).Rate it:

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make a killingTo win or earn a large amount of money.Rate it:

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man of the hourA man who has recently caught the attention of, or is being admired or honoured by, a large number of people.Rate it:

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many a mickle makes a muckle(UK) a lot of small amounts together, become a large amount.Rate it:

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many hands make light workA large number of people co-operating can perform tasks easily.Rate it:

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mass destructionKilling of large numbers of people.Rate it:

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meatyOf a person or a body part, large and solid.Rate it:

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medicine bladderA large weighted ball used in boxing to strenghten the arms.Rate it:

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Mesdames et MessieursAdresse faite à un très large public, à l´écrit ou à l´oral.Rate it:

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Midas TouchThe ability to make large money and succeed with whatever you doRate it:

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mieux vaut prévenir que guérirIl vaut mieux prendre des précautions pour rester en bonne santé que de devoir soigner une maladie.Rate it:

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mieux vaut prévenir que guérirIl vaut mieux prendre des mesures pour éviter un ennui que d'être obligé d’y remédier par la suite.Rate it:

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more than someone has had hot dinnersA very large number.Rate it:

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mother lodeA large or rich vein of gold or of another precious mineral from which other branches extend.Rate it:

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mow downTo cut down, especially in large numbers.Rate it:

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mow downTo kill or slaughter, or to injure by knocking down, especially in large numbers and in a ruthless manner.Rate it:

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multitudinem in agris collocareto settle a large number of people in a country.Rate it:

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Nantucket sleigh rideA similar scenario involving a large fish.Rate it:

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Nikon choirA large group of photographers simultaneously capturing images of a celebrity, producing numerous photographic flashes along with an accompanying din of clicking camera shutters.Rate it:

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nosh uplarge mealRate it:

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on ne peut prendre aux cheveux un homme raséOne cannot get blood from a stone. Rate it:

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on ne tond pas un œufOn ne peut prendre ce qui n’est pas.Rate it:

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on wheelsTo a large degree, excessive.Rate it:

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one's socks offWith a large amount of effort or intensity.Rate it:

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pack into include (especially of a large amount)Rate it:

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pas besoin de tortiller du cul pour chier droitOn ne peut plus hésiter, il faut trancher, il faut prendre une décision.Rate it:

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penny wise and pound foolishPrudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.Rate it:

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pitA section of the marching band containing mallet percussion instruments and other large percussion instruments too large to march, such as the tam tam. Also, the area on the sidelines where these instruments are placed.Rate it:

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plumber's helperA plunger, consisting of a large suction cup attached to a stick and used to remove blockages from toilets, sinks, or drains.Rate it:

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pour forthTo emit in large quantity or large numbers.Rate it:

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pour forthTo appear in large quantity or large numbers.Rate it:

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pour outTo leave a place quickly, and in large numbers.Rate it:

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prendre à partto take asideRate it:

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prendre à tâcheTo make it one’s business.Rate it:

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prendre du champTo take a run (before leap); To have room before one (for an effort).Rate it:

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prendre du corpsTo get fat.Rate it:

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prendre jourTo agree upon a day for an appointment.Rate it:

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prendre l'eauto take in waterRate it:

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prendre l'eauto be on a sinking shipRate it:

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prendre l'habitTo become a monk or a nun (of the latter, To take the veil).Rate it:

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prendre l'occasion aux cheveuxTo take time by the forelock. Rate it:

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prendre la balle au bondNot to miss an opportunity; To take time by the forelock; To make hay while the sun shines.Rate it:

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prendre le chemin de l'école (or, des écoliers)To take the longest way (a roundabout way).Rate it:

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prendre le dessusTo gain the upper hand.Rate it:

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prendre le haut du pavéTo take the wall.Rate it:

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prendre le largeTo run for the offing (nav.); To run away.Rate it:

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