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go by the boardTo estimate the velocity of a boat or ship in knots by casting overboard the knotted line to whose end is attached the lead and thereafter counting the knots in the line as it goes aft along the side boards of the vessel.Rate it:

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go out with a bangto end something in an exciting wayRate it:

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go the distanceTo have the endurance to see a difficult sustained challenge to its natural end without faltering.Rate it:

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go the way ofTo end up the same way as. To receive the same fate as.Rate it:

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go to potTo come to a bad end.Rate it:

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goldene hochzeitIt's a German phrase that literally translates to "Golden Wedding", but means that 50th anniversary of someone's wedding.Rate it:

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gun downTo kill by means of a firearm, especially deliberately and in a brutal manner.Rate it:

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gussie upTo make fancy or attractive, as by artificial or contrived means.Rate it:

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handy as "pockets in your underwire"Means "not at all handy"Rate it:

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hang up one's hatTo end one's career.Rate it:

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hanging offenceA crime so serious that it is punishable by means of death by hanging.Rate it:

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haul arse!Means 'Hurry-Up!', 'Get it in GearRate it:

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have done withTo end relations with.Rate it:

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he has become a millstone around my neckA millstone means a burdenRate it:

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hear the end of itTo cease to be told about, or nagged because of, something.Rate it:

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hold up one's endI'm holding up my end and you had better hold up yours.Rate it:

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hold up one's endTo hold up one's end of the bargain; to fulfill one's promise or obligation.Rate it:

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hot deskingThe working practice of sharing desks or workstations between workers, as a means of saving space and resources.Rate it:

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hours on endA happening without breakRate it:

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hugs and kissesAn informal way to end a letter, email etc.Rate it:

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Humpty DumptyismThe practice of insisting that a word means whatever one wishes it to.Rate it:

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if it ain't broke, don't fix itLeave something alone; avoid correcting, fixing, or improving what is already sufficient, as it could end up being detrimentalRate it:

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if you fail to plan, you are planning to failThis phrase means exactly what it says. If you don't plan, you are likely to fail.Rate it:

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if you stink you stinkif you are bad at something, then you're bad at it, end of story.Rate it:

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if you stop ritik you will be stopedin Sanskrit language Ritik means the flow of calm and quite water stream. If you disturb it it will lead to destruction of whole community.Rate it:

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il a fait jouer tous les ressortsHe used all the means in his power.Rate it:

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il a l'esprit aux talonsHe shines at the wrong end; He is not witty.Rate it:

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il faut à toute force l'empêcher de sortirYou must prevent him going out by all the means in your power; We must do all we can to prevent him going out.Rate it:

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il n'y entend pas malice1. He does not mean any harm; He means no more than he says. 2. He takes it innocently.Rate it:

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il touche à sa finHe is nearing his end; It is nearly over.Rate it:

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il y a terme à toutThere is an end to everything.Rate it:

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in at the deep endRate it:

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in charge ofBe in charge of s.th. Means to having responsibility about s.th. That you should control it or lead it.Rate it:

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in extremo libro (Q. Fr. 2. 7. 1)at the end of the book.Rate it:

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in for a penny, in for a poundExpressing recognition that one must, having started something, see it through to its end, rather than stopping short thereof; accepting that one must Rate it:

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in order toAs a means of achieving the specified end; to.Rate it:

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in the pink of healthIn very good health. The phrase "in the pink of health" means to be in very good health or excellent physical condition. It is a positive expression used to describe someone who is healthy, fit, and free from illness or disease.Rate it:

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in the toiletFinished; to an end.Rate it:

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involutae rei notitiam definiendo aperire (Or. 33. 116)to make an obscure notion clear by means of definition.Rate it:

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it was worth itit deserved it The phrase "it was worth it" is a common expression used to indicate that the effort, time, or cost of something was justified by the outcome or result. It suggests that the benefits or rewards of an experience, action, or decision outweighed the challenges or sacrifices involved. The phrase is often used to express satisfaction, contentment, or a sense of accomplishment after completing a challenging task, achieving a goal, or experiencing a positive outcome. For example, someone who has just finished a difficult workout might say, "It was worth it. I feel great!" Or, a traveler who has just returned from an amazing trip might say, "It was worth it, even though it was expensive." The phrase can also be used to justify or defend a decision that may have negative consequences or be seen as controversial. For example, a business owner who has just taken a significant financial risk might say, "It was worth it in the end. We've seen a significant increase in revenue." Overall, the phrase "it was worth it" suggests that the rewards or benefits of an experience, action, or decision outweighed the challenges or sacrifices involved. It is often used to express satisfaction, contentment, or a sense of accomplishment, and it can also be used to justify or defend a decision.Rate it:

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it's not you, it's meThe reason why I want to end our relationship is unspecified.Rate it:

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jack upTo raise, hoist, or lift a thing using a jack, or similar means.Rate it:

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je vous écrirai fin courant (commercial)I will write to you at the end of the present month.Rate it:

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jolie laideunconventionally attractive. Literally it means "pretty and ugly" but is not generally used in reference to ugliness; a more accurate translation would be unusual, flawed or quirky good looks.Rate it:

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Jump off the Deep EndTo become deeply involved in something without thinking about its end result, to have deep emotional involvementRate it:

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jump to my tunejump to my tune', means 'Go Along With Another's Ideas, Program, Schedule, Agenda, 'Cooperate Fully With My Methodology, My Way Of Doing Things:Rate it:

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keep confusion at bayTo keep confusion at bay means to avoid or prevent confusion.Rate it:

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know which end is upTo possess sound judgment or common sense; to have a clear understanding of a situation.Rate it:

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la fin couronne l'œuvreThe end crowns all; All’s well that ends well.Rate it:

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la fin justifie les moyensSuccess justifies the means by which it has been attained.Rate it:

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