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fly-by-nightThis expression has broadened to mean any of these: A person or business that appears and disappears rapidly; Someone who departs or flees at night in order to avoid creditors, law enforcement etc. A dishonest or unreliable person selling something to make a quick profit A transient or traveling salesmen or businessmen, tradesmen; A business that appears to have little or no chance of successRate it:

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fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on meThis phrase is said in response when someone tries to convince someone to do something again that they have done before that did not work out to their advantage.Rate it:

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forbidden fruit is the sweetestForbidden things have more worthwhile short-term consequences.Rate it:

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forewarned is forearmedAdvance awareness of a situation, especially a risky one, prepares one to deal with it.1863, Charles Reade, Hard Cash, ch. 4:[W]hatever a young gentleman of that age says to you, he says to many other ladies; but your experience is not equal to your sense; so profit by mine . . . forewarned is forearmed.1885, G. A. Henty, Saint George for England, ch. 4:Sometimes, they say, it is wiser to remain in ignorance; at other times forewarned is forearmed.circa 1903, Lucy Maud Montgomery, "Why Mr. Cropper Changed His Mind":"Well, Miss Maxwell, I think it only fair to tell you that you may have trouble with those boys when they do come. Forewarned is forearmed, you know."Rate it:

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fortunam in manibus habereto have success in one's grasp.Rate it:

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fountain of youthAnything reputed to have the power to restore health and vitality or to restore a youthful appearance.Rate it:

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friends in high placesFriends who have authority or influence and who can ensure that one's interests will be protected or furthered.Rate it:

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from those to whom much is given, much is expectedThe more you are given, the more responsibility you have to give to others. This reminds us not to be selfish. You have not been blessed so that you can have for yourself. You are blessed so that you have more ability to share with others and be an example for them.Rate it:

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fuck aroundTo have sex with many partners.Rate it:

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fuck like rabbitsTo have copious amounts of sex.Rate it:

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gain onTo get the better of; to have the advantage of.Rate it:

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genie is out of the bottleInformation has been released that will have ongoing consequences.Rate it:

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get (one’s) comeuppance(1) Punishment or reward for one's actions; (2) getting what you have coming to you; (3) getting what you deserve; (4) karma.Rate it:

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get backTo retrieve, to have an item returned.Rate it:

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get behindto have a trip or any pleasurable experience with drugsRate it:

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get busyHave sex.Rate it:

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get by the ballsTo have complete control over someone, especially of a woman abusing a man's infatuation with her.Rate it:

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get into someone's pantsTo have sex with.Rate it:

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get into troubledo something wrong; get into a bad situation; get reprimanded; have consequencesRate it:

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get it onTo have sex.Rate it:

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get laidTo have sex.Rate it:

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get offTo have sex.Rate it:

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get off to a flying startto have a very successful beginningRate it:

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get onTo have a good relationship; to get along.Rate it:

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get on withTo have a good relationship with.Rate it:

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get one's claws intoHave a controlling influence over.Rate it:

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get one's end awayTo have sex.Rate it:

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get one's fillto be satisfied, to have enough of something.Rate it:

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get one's freak onTo have sex.Rate it:

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get one's money's worthTo derive satisfaction from an experience or occurrence; to have one's expectations or hopes fulfilled.Rate it:

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get over onTo have sex with.Rate it:

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get over withTo do something quickly and hastily; without procrastination, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.Rate it:

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get someTo have sex.Rate it:

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get something over withTo do something quickly and hastily; without procrastination, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.Rate it:

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get the axeTo be fired, axed, terminated.Rate it:

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get the timeHave a free period of time to do something.Rate it:

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get under someone's skinTo make a memorable impression or have a strong effect on someone; to impact someone's feelings.Rate it:

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get up inTo have sexual intercourse with deep penetration.Rate it:

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get up on the wrong side of the bedTo feel irritable; to be in a bad mood; to have a bad day from the start, for no particular reason.Rate it:

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Get Up on the Wrong Side of the BedTo have a bad mood or temper, get grumpyRate it:

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get wind ofTo hear about; to learn of, especially with respect to facts intended to have been kept confidential or secret.Rate it:

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Gift of GabAbility to talk in an interesting and convincing manner; Have an apt of talkingRate it:

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give a damnTo be concerned about, have an interest in, to care.Rate it:

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give a rat's arseTo care; to have or show an interest.Rate it:

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give birthTo produce new life into the world; to have a baby. Transitive when used with to.Rate it:

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give it a twistIf you have trouble getting it to work right, try giving it a twist.Rate it:

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give someone an inch and someone will take a mileIf concessions are made for someone, that will embolden them to take further advantage of the person who helped them, instead of being content with what they have been given.Rate it:

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Give Someone the Shirt off Your BackTo have a big heart, to give generouslyRate it:

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go all the wayTo have sexual intercourse.Rate it:

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go along to get alongTo conform in order to have acceptance and security.Rate it:

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