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push one's luckTo take an excessive risk or to attempt some task unlikely to succeed, especially after having already been unexpectedly lucky.Rate it:

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push pastTo force a conversation or situation to continue after an awkward interruption.Rate it:

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put it thereafter a discussion of barter etc the 'seller' offers his hand to shake on the deal (particularly in the US)Rate it:

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put outWhen someone is feels "put out". It means they did something they didn't want to do and now they feel "put out" about it...like being taken advantage of after they did it (begrudgingly).Rate it:

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put that in your pipe and smoke itUsed after stating something surprising or undesired, to emphasize its truth. Also used after refuting an argument. Sometimes an adjective is inserted before pipe.Rate it:

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quick-fireHaving one thing coming rapidly after another.Rate it:

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raise the roofTo cause a commotion, as by boisterous celebrating or loud complaining; to make considerable noise.2008 Oct. 15, Leslie Ferenc, "Voters opt for stability of Guarnieri" in the Toronto Star (Canada)Jubilant Liberal supporters raised the roof of a Mississauga restaurant after incumbent Albina Guarnieri was swept back into office for her seventh term.Rate it:

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rationibus alicuius prospicere or consulere (opp. officere, obstare, adversari)to look after, guard a person's interests, welfare.Rate it:

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re diligenter considerata, perpensaafter mature deliberation.Rate it:

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rebus divinis (rite) perpetratisafter having performed the sacrifice (with due ritual).Rate it:

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réflexion faiteAfter due reflection; On second thoughts.Rate it:

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rei frumentariae prospicere (B. G. 1. 23)to look after the commissariat.Rate it:

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rem frumentariam comparare, providereto look after the commissariat.Rate it:

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rise from the ashesTo make a comeback after a long hiatus. To come back into common use or practice. To come back into popularity. To come back to being a thing of today.Rate it:

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road to damascusThat was my Road to Damascus moment. They played one hit after another and this is the song I remember most clearly.Rate it:

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rub off onTo adapt to a way of behaving after constant exposure to it.Rate it:

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run afterTo chase.Rate it:

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run afterTo make a determined effort to win someone's affections.Rate it:

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run around afterTo spend a lot of time doing things for another person or group of people. Often used when that person could reasonably do the things for themselves.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 to earthto find someone or something after a long and difficult searchRate it:

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safe and soundHaving come to no harm, especially after being exposed to danger.Rate it:

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salute data (accepta) redditaqueafter mutual greeting.Rate it:

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saluti suae consulere, prospicereto take measures for one's safety; to look after one's own interests.Rate it:

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sans arrière-penséeWithout reserve; With no after-thought.Rate it:

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satis longo intervalloafter a fairly long interval.Rate it:

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see starsTo experience apparent flashing lights in one's field of vision, especially after receiving a blow to the head.Rate it:

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sementem facere (B. G. 1. 3. 1)to look after the sowing.Rate it:

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settle downTo become quiet and calm after a period of disturbance or restlessness.Rate it:

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seven outin the game of craps, to roll a seven after having established the "point"Rate it:

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shelf-stableIn food processing and packaging, a product that requires refrigeration after, but not prior to, opening.Rate it:

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Shoot from the HipTo act or say weird thing without realizing the after effectsRate it:

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shoot the moonTo take a risk which may result in great rewards; to succeed after taking such a risk.Rate it:

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sign inIn order to get into the office after hours, you'll have to sign in at the security desk.Rate it:

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sign onThe time of day when a radio or television station begins broadcasting, usually after being off the air for several hours.Rate it:

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sleep onTo consider after a period of sleep, implying a decision will be made the next day.Rate it:

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snake eyesTwo ones, after rolling two dice.Rate it:

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somme touteAfter all; Taking everything into consideration; To conclude.Rate it:

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spatio temporis intermissoafter some time.Rate it:

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spell offIn a spelling bee, of two or more participants, to spell words one after the other until a champion is determined. Usually refers to a series of rounds of spelling in which no spellers are eliminated.Rate it:

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spill one's gutsTo confess, or to divulge secrets, typically speaking freely and at length after a change of motive or an incentive.Rate it:

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stay backTo remain after normal hoursRate it:

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stretch one's legsTo walk about, especially after prolonged time sitting or lying down.Rate it:

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strike outOf a batter, to be retired after three strikes; of a pitcher, to cause this to happen to the batter.Rate it:

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suis rebus or sibi consulereto take measures for one's safety; to look after one's own interests.Rate it:

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sur ce il s'en allaAfter that he went away.Rate it:

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take a picture, it will last longeran ironic statement said after being stared at for a long time.Rate it:

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take afterIn appearance or habit.Rate it:

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take afterTo follow someone's example.Rate it:

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take aimTo position oneself and/or one's weapon so as to be aimed specifically at a chosen mark or target (which is indicated after 'at')Rate it:

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