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do one's utmostTo make the greatest possible effort.Rate it:

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doctors make the worst patientsIt's often difficult to advise people on subjects that they are usually experts on.Rate it:

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does not computeThat does not make sense.Rate it:

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don't put your cart before the horseThe same as saying, "First things first"; asserts that there is a certain order in which things happen and that the listener should consider that before going forward (outside of that order) regarding the matter at handRate it:

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don't be penny wise and pound foolishDon't be careful when it comes to spending small amounts of money, but careless when spending much larger amounts.Don't focus on minutiae and lose sight of the big picture; don't obsess over tiny inconsequential efficiencies while glaring inefficiencies are going on elsewhere.Rate it:

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don't buy green bananasdon't make long-term plans as you may not live/survive long enough to accomplish them.Rate it:

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don't make a big production out of this!Over emphasized, blown out of proportion, made it into a big deal, made it appear as a movie!Rate it:

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don't make me laughUsed to express that one cannot take a suggestion seriously.Rate it:

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don't zig when you should zag, once you find true love.Make the right steps and not the wrong ones when you have someone who loves you and/or you are in a relationship, in order to keep love and not lose it.Rate it:

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donner le tournisto make someone's head spinRate it:

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donner un coup de balaiTo make a clean sweep.Rate it:

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doodie upTo decorate or dress in a fancy way in order to make attractive.Rate it:

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dope sheetA publication, updated very frequently and used by people who make horse racing wagers, which summarizes information about the horses running in specific races; a publication which provides background information and/or predictions used by people wagering on any sort of competition.Rate it:

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double or nothingStatement of bravado. Usually involving a risky or gambling choice to keep going or move forward. Can also be used as a version of: Nothing ventured, nothing gained. -If you don’t take a risk, you’ll not get any reward, if you don’t try something, you won’t get any gainRate it:

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doyabradabraMake the magic happenRate it:

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drag one's feetTo procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.Rate it:

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draw onTo appeal to, make a demand of, rely on; to utilize or make use of, as a source.Rate it:

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draw outTo make something last for more time than is necessary; prolong; extend.Rate it:

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draw uponTo appeal to, make a demand of, rely on; to utilize or make use of, as a source.Rate it:

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dress downThe heavy criticism, personal attack upon a subaltern by a superior for any infraction, misdemeanor, rule violation, felony et al which leaves the victim shattered:Rate it:

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drive one up the wallTo make a person very angry or bored; to infuriate.Rate it:

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drive someone up the wallTo make a person very angry or bored; to infuriate.Rate it:

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Drive You CrazyTo force someone into a state of anger and mental instability; to make someone very frustratedRate it:

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drop a bollockTo make a mistake.Rate it:

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drop a dimeTo make a phone call, usually means calling the pol to report another's activities.Rate it:

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dry upTo stop talking, to forget what one was going to say.Rate it:

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dummy upTo make a mock-up or prototype version of something, without some or all off its intended functionality.Rate it:

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dust bunnyA small clump of dust, fluff, hair, particles of skin, etc. that tends to accumulate indoors in areas that are not regularly dusted, such as under heavy furniture.Rate it:

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eat humble pieTo admit one's faults; to make a humiliating apology.Rate it:

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eat someone's lunchTo defeat or best thoroughly; to make short work of.Rate it:

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efferre or edere aliquid in vulgusto divulge, make public.Rate it:

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einmal ist keinmalOnce doesn’t count; one swallow does not a summer makeRate it:

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elle a le cœur grosShe is ready to cry; She is heavy-hearted.Rate it:

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empty promiseA promise that is either not going to be carried out, worthless or meaningless.Rate it:

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empty the tankTo make the utmost effort; to contribute to the absolute limit of one's energy and abilities.Rate it:

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empty vessels make the most soundnoisy, opinionated people are often stupid.Rate it:

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enlarge upon1. Expend; 2. To make larger; 3. add to; 4. To give greater scope to;Rate it:

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enough to make the angels weepSomething so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.Rate it:

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eruptionem facere ex oppidoto make a sally, sortie from the town.Rate it:

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estamos conversados?Do I make myself clear?Rate it:

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et que ça sautemake it snappy! snap it up! chop-chop! move it! be quick about it!Rate it:

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even outto make or become more equalRate it:

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even outto make or become more evenRate it:

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even upTo make even; to make levelRate it:

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every silver lining has a cloudEvery good situation has the potential to turn bad.2007, Diab A. Shetayh, Actuality : The Reality RequiemA great partnership isn't a self-maintaining entity. Perseverance and persistence make it thrive. For every silver lining has a cloud. Ignorance of this reality is not an option.Rate it:

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everything in the garden is rosyThings are going well; everything is fine.Rate it:

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excursionem in hostium agros facereto make an inroad into hostile territory.Rate it:

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exit stage leftLeave the scene, and don't make a fuss.Rate it:

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exprimere aliquid verbis or oratione (vid. sect. VI. 3, note adumbrare...)to express clearly, make a lifelike representation of a thing.Rate it:

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facetiis uti, facetum esseto make witty remarks.Rate it:

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