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roughen upto make something rough or rougherRate it:

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round downTo the greatest integer that is not greater than it, or to some other lower value, especially a whole number of hundreds, thousands, etc.Rate it:

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round offTo complete or finish something.Rate it:

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round upTo the smallest integer that is not less than it, or to some other greater value, especially a whole number of hundreds, thousands, etc.Rate it:

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row backTo slightly change a previous opinion about something, or what was said.Rate it:

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RSNReal soon now; describing something that will be available in the near future, but often skeptically. Frequently used to mean "Whenever", "Soon, possibly never" or "don't hold your breath".Rate it:

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rub up againstTo touch something with one's body.Rate it:

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rub up againstTo touch another person with one's body in a sexually stimulating manner.Rate it:

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rub up againstOf pets. To touch a person's body in a friendly manner, seeking attention.Rate it:

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rubber roomEspecially in New York City, a temporary workplace assigned to a teacher who is not permitted to teach in a classroom because he or she is under disciplinary review.Rate it:

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rule inTo consider (something) as a possible option among others.Rate it:

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rule outTo make something impossible.Rate it:

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run a red lightTo claim a position that one does not rightfully earn.Rate it:

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run around withTo spend a lot of time with a person or group of people. Often used to talk about a person's group of friends that one does not like much.Rate it:

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run counterTo defy or oppose something, especially an expectation, custom, or social standard.Rate it:

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run downTo find something or someone after searching for a long time.Rate it:

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run lowTo near the end of a supply of something; to be nearly running out.Rate it:

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run offTo write something quickly.Rate it:

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run something byTo bring an idea or proposal to the attention of someone in order to obtain their opinion.Rate it:

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run something pastTo bring an idea or proposal to the attention of someone in order to obtain their opinion.Rate it:

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run something up the flagpoleTo float an idea that one suspects might be controversial.Rate it:

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run throughTo repeat something.Rate it:

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run to earthto find someone or something after a long and difficult searchRate it:

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run upTo bring a flag to the top of it's flag pole.Rate it:

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run upTo make something, usually an item of clothing, very quickly.Rate it:

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run up againstBegin to encounter problems with someone or something.Rate it:

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run withTo follow something through to completion or realization.Rate it:

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run-of-the-millOrdinary; not special.Rate it:

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running around in circlesdisorientation, unfocused, not reviewing, not working the Plan.Rate it:

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rustle upTo quickly prepare something.Rate it:

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s'il n'est pas un fripon, il ne s'en faut guèreIf he is not a rascal, he is precious near it.Rate it:

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sa sœur aînée n'est pas malHer elder sister is not bad-looking.Rate it:

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sacred cowSomething which cannot be tampered with, or criticized, for fear of public outcry.Rate it:

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sacrificial poetIn poetry slams, a poet who goes first and gets scored by the judges, but is not actually in the competition.Rate it:

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sag offTo skive, to not attend school when required to do so.Rate it:

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sage und schreibebelieve it or notRate it:

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salt in the woundSomething that increases someone's pain.Rate it:

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salutem, vitam suam in discrimen offerre (not exponere)to risk one's life.Rate it:

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sam is not bonded to share his meat with you!Who is SAM? representative of hardworking, righteous, law abiding and peace loving people. What is bonded? Mutilated and/or loyal & liable. What does meat mean here? Empirically meat had been the symbol of wealth and prosperity. What is the narrator telling ? SAM is not to give up his share & rights of peace and progress to the may be a rent seeking person!Rate it:

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same old storyWhat usually happens, a happening which is not surprising.Rate it:

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sans adieuI shall not say good-bye; I shall see you again soon.Rate it:

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Santa's workshopThe mythical structure, usually envisioned as located at the North Pole, where Santa Claus and a large number of capable elves work tirelessly and gladly year-round to produce all of the toys and other gifts to be delivered throughout the world on Christmas Day.Rate it:

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sarna con gusto no picaIt's not a chore if you're enjoying itRate it:

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sauce upto make something more saucy; to sex upRate it:

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Save for a Rainy DayTo save something for bad time or for a time of need, To keep something in store for future useRate it:

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save something for a rainy dayTo save something just in case one may need it.Rate it:

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save the furnitureTo salvage something positive from a calamitous situation, especially one involving the reputation or fate of a political party.Rate it:

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say again"What did you say?" or "Repeat what you have said." A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said.Rate it:

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say whenAn imperative form used to request that the interlocutor indicate when one should stop doing something, esp. pouring a drink, because one has reached a sufficient amount.Rate it:

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scale backTo make a reduction in the amount, extent, etc. of something.Rate it:

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