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in light ofGiven, considering.Rate it:

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in manibus aliquem gestareto carry in one's arms.Rate it:

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in the drinkIn or into a body of water.Rate it:

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in the mixActively engaged in a pursuit, process or activity; being considered or given favor over the competitionRate it:

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in the wake ofIn the noticeable disturbance of water behind .Rate it:

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inter manus auferre aliquemto carry some one away in one's arms.Rate it:

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iussa (usually only in plur.), imperata facereto carry out ordersRate it:

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j'y ai mis du mien, mettez-y du vôtreI have given way a bit, meet me half-way; I have done my share at it, now it’s your turn.Rate it:

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je suis comme un poisson sur la pailleI am like a fish out of water.Rate it:

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just what the doctor orderedExactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation.Rate it:

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keep one's head above waterTo survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.Rate it:

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Keep Your Head above WaterTo have just enough to avoid any financial collapse, hardly keeping up with one’s responsibilityRate it:

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killA creek; a body of water; a channel or arm of the sea.Rate it:

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Kill Two Birds with One StoneTo achieve or carry out two things with one effort, to do two things in one actionRate it:

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knock it outTo complete the given task.Rate it:

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l'eau qui tombe goutte à goutte cave la pierreDropping water will wear away a stone.Rate it:

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la goutte d'eau qui fait d%c3%a9border le vaseThe drop of water that makes the vase overflow.Rate it:

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laugh downTo cause to be given up on account of ridicule.Rate it:

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lay down the lawTo present the law that applies to a given case.Rate it:

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le ministre lui a accordé un débit de tabacThe minister has given him a license to sell tobacco.Rate it:

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legem perferre (Liv. 33. 46)to carry a law (said of the magistrate).Rate it:

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les eaux sont basses chez luiHe is hard up; He is in low water.Rate it:

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les observations glissent sur lui comme sur une cuirasseBlame slips off him as water off a duck’s back.Rate it:

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let me answer your last question firstA response given to a person who was asked multiple questions.Rate it:

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licence to print moneyThe authority to print money, usually given to a central bank exclusively as the issuer of currency.Rate it:

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life's molecular danceThe phrase "life's molecular dance" refers to the dynamic and coordinated interactions between molecules within living organisms. It signifies the intricate and harmonious movements of various biomolecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, and metabolites, as they carry out essential functions in cellular processes. This metaphor highlights the complexity and beauty of these molecular interactions, which are crucial for sustaining life and maintaining the delicate balance within biological systems.Rate it:

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lignatum, aquatum ireto go to fetch wood, water.Rate it:

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like a duck takes to waterVery naturally; without effort.Rate it:

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like a duck to waterAlternative form of like a duck takes to waterRate it:

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like a fish out of watercompletely out of the comfort zone.Rate it:

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like water off a duck's backWithout immediate or lasting effects.Rate it:

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Low Man on the Totem PoleLowest ranked person, the person who is given least importance in a group, gang, or organizationRate it:

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make a differenceTo carry out an action, the result of which is a significant change, or an altered circumstance.Rate it:

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make wayTo progress through the water .Rate it:

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Make Your Mouth WaterTo be intimidated by something in such a way that you feel inclined towards it and desperately desire of eating or drinking by feeling pleasureRate it:

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man in the streetA typical person, unversed in a given subject; an inexpert commoner.Rate it:

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mess upTo make unwanted mistakes in a given task, usually through distraction or obnoxious behavior.Rate it:

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Mexican breakfastA breakfast consisting of a cigarette and a glass of water, supposedly because that is all Mexicans can afford.Rate it:

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moral supportAssistance given to a person or cause, usually without getting directly involved.Rate it:

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moses basketportable cradleRate it:

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muddy upTo make muddy; to make clear water into muddy water.Rate it:

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nager entre deux eaux(lit.) To swim under water; (fig.) To run with the hare and hunt with the hounds.Rate it:

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Nantucket sleigh rideAn obsolete and dangerous method of whale hunting in which a small boat manned by rowers and a harpooner, or a series of small boats tied together, would be attached to a whale by means of a harpoon and would then be towed by the creature at high speed across the water's surface, until the whale eventually became exhausted.Rate it:

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navem retro inhibere (Att. 13. 21)to back water.Rate it:

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need-to-knowgiven to another only when necessary.Rate it:

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negotium obire or exsequito be engaged upon a transaction, carry it out.Rate it:

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no strings attachedWhen something is given free and clear without any conditions of payment or personal service in return.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 anIndicates a more or less habitual activity during the given part of the day.Rate it:

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oil and waterTwo things which are incapable of mixing or coexisting harmoniously with each other.Rate it:

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