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multum operae ac laboris consumere in aliqua reto exert oneself very energetically in a matter.Rate it:

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mur à hauteur d'appuiA wall breast high (so that one may lean against it).Rate it:

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muster upLook within oneself to summon a particular positive quality, such as strength, energy or courage.Rate it:

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my name isA common way to identify oneself.Rate it:

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nerves of steelGreat bravery, courage or composureRate it:

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nerves of steelA lot of strength or powerRate it:

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

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no plan survives contact with the enemyIt is a reality of conflict that, after a plan against an enemy is begun, there will always be unexpected elements resulting from opposition that require improvisation and deviation from the original plan.Rate it:

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nomen (nomina) dare, profiterito enlist oneself.Rate it:

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non esse apud se (Plaut. Mil. 4. 8. 26)to lose one's head, be beside oneself.Rate it:

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non laborare de aliqua renot to trouble oneself about a thing.Rate it:

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non prosequiturA judgement entered against the plaintiff in a suit where he/she fails to appear to prosecute.Rate it:

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non repugnoI have nothing to say against it.Rate it:

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obtinere aliquidto maintain one's assertion, prove oneself right.Rate it:

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occasione utito make use of, avail oneself of an opportunity.Rate it:

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occupy oneselfTo keep busy by doing somethingRate it:

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oculis, ante oculos (animo) proponere aliquidto picture a thing to oneself; to imagine.Rate it:

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odium implacabile suscipere in aliquemto conceive an implacable hatred against a man.Rate it:

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odium inveteratum habere in aliquem (Vat. 3. 6)to cherish an inveterate animosity against some one.Rate it:

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offendere in aliquo (Mil. 36. 99)to have something to say against a person, to object to him.Rate it:

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on one's ownAlone; by oneself; without the companionship or assistance of others.Rate it:

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on one's own accountBy oneself.Rate it:

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on the defensivePrepared to defend or protect against criticism, attack or aggression.Rate it:

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on the makeActively seeking an opportunity for self-advancement; eager to ingratiate oneself to others in order to secure some advantage.Rate it:

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on the ropesLeaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse.Rate it:

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open one's legsTo open oneself up to sexual intercourse.Rate it:

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open upTo reveal oneself; to become communicative.Rate it:

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over one's skisActing or speaking prematurely; getting get ahead of oneself.Rate it:

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paddle one's own canoeTo independently make the decisions or perform the duties, tasks, etc. which are one's own responsibility and which affect oneself.Rate it:

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paint oneself into a cornerTo create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.Rate it:

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pay it forwardPerforming a selfless act of kindness (normally for a random stranger) after having been the beneficiary of such an act oneself - the mentality behind which is to make kindness contagious such that it multiplies exponentiallyRate it:

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payer de sa personneTo bravely expose oneself to danger; To risk one’s skin.Rate it:

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pee one's pantsto wet oneself, to urinate in one's clothes when they're being worn.Rate it:

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peg backTo equalize against; to prevent the opposition from winning.Rate it:

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periculis se offerreto expose oneself to peril.Rate it:

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periurium facere; peierareto commit perjury, perjure oneself.Rate it:

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perk upTo exalt oneself, take on a higher status or position.Rate it:

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pig outTo eat voraciously or ravenously; to gorge oneself.Rate it:

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piss one's pantsto wet oneself, to urinate in one's clothes when they're being worn.Rate it:

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pit againstTo set someone in opposition to someone else.Rate it:

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Play Both Ends Against the MiddleTo take advantage by causing two opposing groups stand against each other, dishonestly misusing two forces for the sake of attaining ones selfish purposeRate it:

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play both sides against the middleTo manipulate opponents or competitors in a manner which benefits the manipulator.Rate it:

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play offTo compete against in a play-off.Rate it:

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play one against anotherTo manipulate two persons into competing against one another in a way that benefits the person carrying out the manipulation.Rate it:

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Play the FireTaking unnecessary risk, or cautiously putting oneself in a dangerous situation, inviting dangerRate it:

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play with fireTo put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.Rate it:

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play with oneselfTo masturbate.Rate it:

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poacher turned gamekeeperA person who now works against the same people they once supported.Rate it:

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poenas alicuius or alicuius rei repetere ab aliquoto revenge oneself on another for a thing or on some one's behalf.Rate it:

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populum in deditionem venire cogereto reduce a country to subjection to oneself.Rate it:

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