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stick the landingTo complete a gymnastic or other athletic routine involving leaps, vaults, somersaults, etc. by landing firmly, solidly, and flawlessly on one's feet.Rate it:

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stick toTo persist; to continue (to use, do, etc.)Rate it:

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stuffA melted mass of turpentine, tallow, etc., with which the masts, sides, and bottom of a ship are smeared for lubrication.Rate it:

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Swan SongA last performance or last words by a singer, writer, actor etc., a last action by someoneRate it:

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sweat outTo sweat; to secrete sweat because of heat, nerves etc.Rate it:

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sweetness and lightThat which is good, pure, pleasant, etc.Rate it:

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take a dim view ofTo dislike; to regard with skepticism, disbelief, disfavor, etc.Rate it:

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take to the cleanersTo take a significant quantity of a person's money or valuables, through gambling, unfavorable investing, fraud, litigation, etc.Rate it:

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tant vaut l'homme, tant vaut la terreLes terres, les fonds de commerce, etc., rapportent en proportion de la capacité de ceux qui les exploitent, de l’art de les faire valoir.Rate it:

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tant vaut l'homme, tant vaut sa terreLes terres, les fonds de commerce, etc., rapportent en proportion de la capacité de ceux qui les exploitent, de l’art de les faire valoir.Rate it:

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taper offTo diminish or lessen gradually; to become smaller, slower, quieter, etc.Rate it:

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tenerle mala barraTenerle antipatía a alguien y tratarlo mal, postergarlo, incordiarlo, etc.Rate it:

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test bedAny venue, setup, etc. used for experimentation, testing, proving a concept, etc.Rate it:

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the three components of art are : 1. mere catharsis and cathexis, 2. (etc. )Cathexis : 2 major definitions, one being psychoanalytic in nature. Very rarely used in speech or in it's written form. Cathexis : what a fascinating word. Even the sound of it is unusual.Rate it:

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the whole nine yardsAnd everything. Often used, like etc., to finish out a list.Rate it:

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there you have it, folksA tagline commonly used after someone ends a news piece, shows a clip of something, etc; often said at the conclusion of a piece of news, an explanation, a scenario, etc. signifying the end of it or like saying, "There, we brought it to you", "That's what happened" like a stamp off approval that "This is what we found"Rate it:

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there's only oneUsed in a chant, most often in sports matches, to express support for an athlete, coach, team etc..Rate it:

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think of englandTo tolerate or endure bad sex. Used in conjunction with "I just lie on my back and.." "I just go through the motions and..." etc.Rate it:

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this is someoneThis is what said or did; used in recounting events, etc.Rate it:

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thread the needleTo find harmony or strike a balance between conflicting forces, interests, etc. Normally used to indicate the difficulty of doing so; also, sarcastically, for a failed attempt.Rate it:

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throw a fitTo become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.Rate it:

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tie upTo secure with rope, string, etc.Rate it:

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tirer au sortTo draw lots (for the army, etc.).Rate it:

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tirer un coup (de pistolet, etc.) à brûle-pourpointTo fire point-blank.Rate it:

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tirons à la courte pailleLet us draw lots.Rate it:

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toast of the townA person, male or female, who is admired and very popular in local society, and who is sought-after to attend parties, public events, etc.Rate it:

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tone downTo make a television program, piece of writing, etc. less offensive and so more suitable for a family audience.Rate it:

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tout y va, la paille et le blése dit en parlant d’une dépense ruineuse pour celui qui la fait.Rate it:

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tout y va, la paille et le bléHe spends all he has.Rate it:

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trial balloonAn idea, suggestion, or prospective action, product, etc. offered to an audience or group in order to test whether it generates acceptance or interest.Rate it:

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trial by fireA test in which a person is exposed to flames in order to assess his/her truthfulness, commitment, courage, etc.Rate it:

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tronco cerebralParte del encéfalo ubicada debajo del tálamo. Controla la respiración, la deglución, los movimientos de los ojos, la temperatura, la frecuencia cardíaca, etc.Rate it:

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try outTo undergo a test before being selected for a team etc.Rate it:

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tune inTo select a channel, station, etc., as on television or radio.Rate it:

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turn downTo reposition by turning, flipping, etc. in a downward direction.Rate it:

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turn the boatTo make a major change in behavior, strategy, topic under discussion, etc.Rate it:

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turn upTo reposition by rotating, flipping, etc. upwards.Rate it:

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up to one's neck in alligatorsExtremely busy; having many pressing obligations, distractions, etc consuming one's time.Rate it:

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valor nominalValor que aparece impreso en un documento como por ejemplo pagaré, bono, hipoteca, letra de cambio, acción, obligación etc.Rate it:

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verbo terciopersonalPalabra que expresa acción, suceso o estado y que normalmente se conjuga solo en tercera persona, del singular y/o del plural. Con frecuencia se trata de verbos que describen fenómenos atmosféricos como nevar, diluviar, etc., o que indican un suceso, como ocurrir.Rate it:

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versión oficialVersión de un hecho o acontecimiento que ha seguido los cauces de comunicación oficiales o institucionales, mediante un comunicado formal, una rueda de prensa, etc.Rate it:

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vingt dieuxExclamation qui exprime l’étonnement, l’émotion, etc.Rate it:

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vita rusticacountry life (the life of resident farmers, etc.)Rate it:

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volear el ancaDarse vuelta para hacer frente a cualquier peligro, tirarse del caballo para pelear, etc.Rate it:

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voyons doncInterjection exprimant la surprise ou l’indignation, le scepticisme, le rejet d'une affirmation, etc.Rate it:

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voyons voirSe dit pour exprimer sa réflexion, sa tentative de se remémorer une chose, etc.Rate it:

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walk the floorTo pace back and forth restlessly, because of worry, excitement, distress, etc.Rate it:

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walk the lineTo maintain an intermediate position between contrasting choices, opinions, etc..Rate it:

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war torn and battle scarredshowing signs of damage from bullets, bombs, etc feeling the mental or emotional effects of fighting in a warRate it:

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wash upTo clean the utensils, dishes etc. used in preparing and eating a meal.Rate it:

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