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snap out ofTo terminate a mood or emotional state suddenly.Rate it:

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something is rotten in the state of DenmarkSomething is not right, seriously amiss, especially when leading to suspicion of motive.Rate it:

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something's fishy in denmarkA shortened version of the expression, "There's something rotten in the state of Denmark"; the speaker is suspicious that there is or appears to be something wrong, amiss, illegal or dishonestRate it:

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sore pointA state of affairs, action, or belief which is an enduring basis for disagreement or dissatisfaction.Rate it:

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South TibetUsed other than as an idiom: see south, Tibet. (the southern part of Tibet)(in particular, in the People's Republic of China) Those areas located south of the McMahon Line, which are now administered by the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, and which were formerly part of the Tibetan cultural area.Rate it:

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South TibetThose areas located south of the McMahon Line, which are now administered by the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, and which were formerly part of the Tibetan cultural area.Rate it:

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speak one's mindTo state one's thoughts or opinions honestly or frankly.Rate it:

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stars in one's eyesThe state of being overly or extremely impressed with something; enchanted with romance.Rate it:

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state of affairsA specific situation; a set of circumstances.Rate it:

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state of disrepairSomething in need of repair. Typically referring to a mechanical object or system (like a car or home) that has broken down or doesn't work anymore.Rate it:

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state of the unionAddress given by US president annually in January to explain to the country the current status of the US government, and how it relates to the worldRate it:

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statum rei publicae convellereto endanger the existence of the state.Rate it:

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stew in one's juicesTo be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions.Rate it:

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sticking pointThe point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking-place.Rate it:

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sticking pointA disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or argumentation.Rate it:

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sticking-placeThe point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking point.Rate it:

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strike a lightRefers to a 'red headed ' person. As a friendly greeting, to state obviously (noticing their hair colour), refers to a brand of matches ('Redheads')Rate it:

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suis legibus utitur (B. G. 1. 45. 3)(a state) has its own laws, is autonomous.Rate it:

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summa res publica (or summa rei publicae)the welfare of the state.Rate it:

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swing stateA state which may vote Democratic or Republican, in a given election or generally; a purple state.Rate it:

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take it easyImmediately calm yourself down; your state of panic does not help.Rate it:

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take things as they comeTo accept and deal with events as they occur, with a composed state of mind.Rate it:

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tártaro de CrimeaLengua túrquica noroccidental, descendiente del tártaro kypchak, muy influida por el turco oguz. Se habla en Crimea, lugares de la antigua Unión Soviética y, tras la diáspora de los tártaros de Crimea, principalmente en Turquía, Rumania y Bulgaria.Rate it:

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there you have itThat is it; that is the situation or state of things.Rate it:

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third countryA country outside the European Union.Rate it:

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thorn in the fleshIvar Specto. The Soviet Union and the Muslim World, 1917-1958.Rate it:

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three sheets to the windthe state of being quite inebriatedRate it:

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three-dimensionalityThe state or characteristic of occupying, or of appearing to occupy, three dimensions of space.Rate it:

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to a fare-thee-wellTo the greatest extent or to completion; to a state of refinement or perfection.Rate it:

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to hell in a handbasketTo a bad state of affairs quickly.Rate it:

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to piecesInto a state of emotional breakdown.Rate it:

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toothpaste is out of the tubeA situation that cannot be recovered or reversed to its original state.Rate it:

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toss-upnessThe quality of being a toss-up, usually used in reference to a toss-up state in American presidential elections.Rate it:

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totum et animo et corpore in salutem rei publicae se conferreto devote oneself body and soul to the good of the state.Rate it:

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town and gownOn one hand, the members of the city, borough, or similar community near a university and, on the other hand, the students and faculty of the university itself, especially when understood as rivals in a state of tension or conflict.Rate it:

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trade unionsocial eventRate it:

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trade unionworkers' organisationRate it:

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turn back the clockTo return to a previous state.Rate it:

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turn roundTo process; to complete work on, especially with a view to sending it on in a finished state.Rate it:

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under the influenceDrunk; intoxicated; affected by alcohol. The phrase "under the influence" typically refers to the state of being affected by some substance or external factor that alters one's behavior, judgment, or perception. It is commonly associated with the consumption of drugs or alcohol, but it can also refer to the impact of other factors such as emotions, peer pressure, or environmental influences. Being "under the influence" implies a diminished capacity to make rational decisions or to act responsibly, and it may also carry legal consequences if the substance in question is illegal or if the person's impaired state leads to unsafe or illegal behavior. Overall, the phrase "under the influence" is often used to describe a state of temporary impairment or altered mental state that can be caused by various factors, and it is typically associated with a loss of control or impaired judgment.Rate it:

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vicar of brayA person who changes their beliefs and principles to stay popular with people above them is a Vicar of Bray. The religious upheavals in England from 1533 to 1559 and from 1633 to 1715 made it almost impossible for any individual to comply with the successive religious requirements of the state.Rate it:

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videant or dent operam consules, ne quid res publica detrimenti capiat (Catil. 1. 2. 4)let the consuls take measures for the protection of the state.Rate it:

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war comes in three factions: the brutalizers; the brutalized; the neutrals (not my fight).When war is thrust upon a nation by another belligerent nation, a neutral nation suffers a dilemma of the collective state conscience.Rate it:

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wet dreamAn exciting fantasy; a very appealing, ideal thing, person, or state-of-affairs.Rate it:

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where the puck is headingWhere things are headed; to a predicted future state of things.Rate it:

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whip into shapeTo exert considerable effort to change something or someone into a desired state.Rate it:

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whips and jinglesa state of torturous delirium, particularly delirium tremensRate it:

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white trasheryThe state or characteristic of being, resembling, or behaving in the manner of white trash.Rate it:

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with one's dick in one's handIn a state of being unprepared, powerless, or idle.Rate it:

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worm foodOne or more corpses, especially in a state of decay; remains.Rate it:

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