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needs a swift kick in the slats!Depression Expression; Threats and assertions of physical violence toward certain individuals during 'hard times' was common. Circa 1929-1939.Rate it:

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neighbourhood watchIn Britain, a local crime-prevention scheme. Under police supervision, groups of residents agree to increase watchfulness in order to prevent crimes such as burglary and vandalism in their area.Rate it:

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neither fish nor fowlSaid of something not easily categorized or not fitting neatly into any established group.Rate it:

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neither here nor thereit does not matter.Rate it:

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neither here nor thereNot important; having no significance or influence on the question at hand; not related; not relevant; not germane; not pertinent.Rate it:

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nem mas, nem meio mas"absolutely not!", "but me no buts", as a response and means of interrupting another person who started a phrase with mas.Rate it:

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nemo doctusno man of learning.Rate it:

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neque auribus neque oculis satis constoI am losing my eyesight and getting deaf.Rate it:

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neque id immerito (iniuria)and rightly too.Rate it:

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neque immerito (iniuria)and rightly too.Rate it:

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nervous hitA production which receives generally favorably notice, but is not assured of success.Rate it:

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never fearDo not worry; do not be afraid.Rate it:

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never in a million yearsAbsolutely not.Rate it:

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never mindIt is not important; do not fret.Rate it:

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never mindDo not be concerned.Rate it:

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never say neverAnything can happen; a certain option should not be totally dismissed.Rate it:

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never you mindDo not concern yourself with it; it is none of your business.Rate it:

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new normalThe current prevailing situation, when it has emerged recently, differs dramatically from the previous one and is expected to remain.Rate it:

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new phone, who disAssertion that the recipient of a communication does not recognize the sender of the communication, implying that the sender is insignificant.Rate it:

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new potatoA small, thin-skinned, immature potato that is higher in moisture content than a mature potato. Holds its shape when cooked and is therefore commonly used in potato salad.Rate it:

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new waveThe style of the 1980's which included weird hair cuts, strange clothes, and unusual make-up.Rate it:

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NFBSKInitialism of not for British schoolkids : general euphemism to replace an expletive, similar to hellRate it:

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ni chicha ni limonadaneither fish nor fowl; not easily conforming to categorization..Rate it:

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nice guyAn adult male who seeks sexual attraction and romantic intimacy, but only finds cordial friendship and platonic love.Rate it:

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nice guys finish lastPeople who are decent, friendly, and agreeable tend to be unsuccessful because they are outmaneuvered or overwhelmed by others who are not so decent, friendly, or agreeable.Rate it:

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nice to almost meet youAn expression used upon first conversing with someone by phone, text, email, etc. when you can't say "Nice to meet you" because you haven't actually met in personAn expression used upon first conversing with someone by phone, text, email, etc. when you can't say "Nice to meet you" because you haven't actually met in person; a friendly and informal way of acknowledging that the encounter is not happening in person at the moment but might occur in the future. It is often used humorously or to convey a sense of anticipation.Rate it:

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nicht wahrright?; is it?; is it not?Rate it:

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nicht zutreffendnot applicableRate it:

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nickel and dimeSmall time; operating on a small scale; involving small amounts of money; petty or cheap.Rate it:

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nickel and dimea verb; the process of trying to extract small amounts of money (i.e. from someone, from people)Rate it:

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Nickel-and-DimeUnimportant, minor, involving small amount of money, Rate it:

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nickel-and-dimeAlternative spelling of nickel and dime.Rate it:

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night and dayAlternative form of day and night.Rate it:

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night and dayentirely different, oppositeRate it:

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night outGoing away from one's usual residence for an entire night, and returning the next day.Rate it:

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night outSpending the evening away from one's usual residence. The phrase typically implies going to a restaurant, going to watch entertainment, or other types of urban nightlife, starting from about 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and lasting until approximately 11:00 pm or later.Rate it:

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night personA person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours, and who usually sleeps during part of the daytime.Rate it:

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nighthawkA person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.Rate it:

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nihil cum aliquo contrahereto do no business with a man.Rate it:

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nihil omnino curarenot to trouble oneself about a thing.Rate it:

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nimbyNot in my backyard.Rate it:

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nine day wonderSomething that generates interest for a limited time and is then abandoned.Rate it:

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nip and tuckSo evenly matched that the advantage shifts from one to the other, and the outcome is uncertain.Rate it:

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nip in the budTo remove a bud from a plant to prevent flower and fruit from forming.Rate it:

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nip slipThe brief accidental exposure of a woman's breast, usually partially and on the side.Rate it:

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nisi (animus) me fallitif I am not mistaken.Rate it:

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nisi fallorif I am not mistaken.Rate it:

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nix the mayoomit the mayo; "nix"can be used with anything (not just mayo) you want to omit or delete from something or not add to something; often used when ordering something from a restaurantRate it:

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Nixon goes to Chinathe ability of a politician with an unassailable reputation among his or her supporters for representing and defending their values to take actions that would draw their criticism and even opposition if taken by someone without those credentials.Rate it:

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Nixon in Chinathe ability of a politician with an unassailable reputation among his or her supporters for representing and defending their values to take actions that would draw their criticism and even opposition if taken by someone without those credentials.Rate it:

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