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in controversia relinquere aliquidto leave a point undecided.Rate it:

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in ea re omnia vertunturall depends on this; this is the decisive point.Rate it:

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in procinto diabout to, on the point ofRate it:

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in the crosshairsTargeted at the point of intersection of the two perpendicular lines in a gunsight or scope.Rate it:

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in the hot seatUnder pressure to perform; under scrutiny; at the center of attention.Rate it:

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inner coreThe solid material found in the centre of some planets at extremely high temperature and pressure, distinct from the liquid outer core.(geology) The innermost part of the Earth, believed to be made of a nickel-iron alloy.Rate it:

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je ne suis pas au courant de l'affaireI have not the latest information on the point; I am not up (well posted) in the matter.Rate it:

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je tombe d'accord avec vous sur ce pointI am at one with you on that head.Rate it:

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kick into touchTo kick a ball over the touchline in a game of rugby to avoid pressure from the opponent team in a difficult situationRate it:

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kidding asideUsed to attempt to make a serious point in a jocular conversation.Rate it:

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killTo strike a ball or similar object with such force and placement as to make a shot that is impossible to defend against, usually winning a point.Rate it:

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l'aigle ne s'amuse point à prendre les mouchesLes âmes élevées et les esprits supérieurs dédaignent de recourir aux petits expédients, qu’ils jugent indignes d’eux, parce qu’ils ont conscience de leur force et de leur justice. Ils laissent aux faibles la ruse et la violence.Rate it:

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l'argent n'a point de maîtreRien ne fait connaître à qui appartient une pièce de monnaie perdue.Rate it:

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la viande est cuite à pointThe meat is done to a turn.Rate it:

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lame jokeAn attempt at humor which is perceived to have been used previously to the point of being cliche, or was never funny to begin with.Rate it:

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last minutePoint in time, too close to a deadline to reasonably begin a critical task.Rate it:

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lean onTo apply pressure on.Rate it:

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leave offTo stop with a view to resuming at a later point.Rate it:

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les jeux sont faitsThings have reached an irreversible point; you cannot go back now that you have done something.Rate it:

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les jeux sont faitsThings have reached an irreversible point; you cannot go back now that you have done something.Rate it:

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life is like a s*** sandwich the more bread you have the less s*** you eatThe main point is bread is slang for money so money makes your sandwich a little less repulsive and your life a little less well whateverRate it:

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line in the sandA defining moment, a cutoff point.Rate it:

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lowest point in my lifeTo experience extrene depression as a result of certain circumstances, loss of a lov'd one, financial or personal reverses, physical or emotional deprivation.Rate it:

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lump in one's throatA feeling of emotional sadness. On the point of crying.Rate it:

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lump to one's throatA feeling of emotional sadness. On the point of crying.Rate it:

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magna quaestio est (followed by an indirect question)it is a difficult point, disputed question.Rate it:

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make a pointTo argue or promote an idea.Rate it:

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make a pointTo take care in doing something of something; to pay attention or ensure that something is done.Rate it:

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max outTo reach a maximum or a point at which no more growth or improvement is possible.Rate it:

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mihi exploratum est, exploratum (certum) habeoI am quite certain on the point.Rate it:

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milieu controltactics that control environment and human communication through the use of peer pressure and group language.Rate it:

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

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moral high groundA position or point of view which is ethically superior or more reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.Rate it:

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moral low groundA position or point of view which is unethical or less reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.Rate it:

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mutual admiration societyA group of two or more people, in a workplace or other social environment, who routinely express considerable esteem and support for one another, sometimes to the point of exaggeration or pretense.Rate it:

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new dawnA new beginning; a fresh start; an important, promising turning point.Rate it:

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no pressureThe situation at hand is rife with emotional pressure.Rate it:

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no slackKeeping the Pressure OnRate it:

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not to mentionUsed by the speaker to mention another important point; an apophasis.Rate it:

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not to put too fine a point on itUsed to apologise for a possibly impolite statement one is making.Rate it:

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nous y voilàExprime l’idée qu’on atteint finalement la destination, le point important ou la situation que l’on envisageait, attendait ou espérait.Rate it:

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off the hookRelieved of a duty, burden, responsibility, or pressure.Rate it:

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omnes (uno ore) in hac re consentiuntall agree on this point.Rate it:

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omni ex parte; in omni genere; omnibus rebusfrom every point of view; looked at in every light.Rate it:

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on one hand...on the other handfrom one point of view...then another point of viewRate it:

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on the gripping handfrom a third point of viewRate it:

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on the other handFrom another point of view.Rate it:

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on the pointVery nearly; imminent; close.Rate it:

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on the point ofVery nearly; imminent; close.Rate it:

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parting of the waysa separation of two things or people because of a disagreement, a point of divergence, especially an important oneRate it:

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