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economical with the truthNot telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire.Rate it:

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eeny meeny miney moe(short version) a way of choosing someone or something by counting off items one by one until the last word falls on a person or item to the full rhyme which is: eeny meany miney moe catch a tiger by the toe if he hollers let him go eeny meeny miney moe Whichever item falls on the last word "moe" that's the one that is chosen, for example to be "it" to start a game or to choose sides for teams. There are only four words per line that count. The last line "eeny meeny money moe" was later replaced by My mother said to pick the very best one and you are not it" (all words count for one as each person (item) is tapped.Rate it:

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effeuiller la margueriteTo play "she loves me, she loves me not".Rate it:

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einmal ist keinmalOnce doesn’t count; one swallow does not a summer makeRate it:

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ejusdem generisA canon of construction holding that when a general term follows a list of particular terms, the general term only applies to things similar to the particular terms. For example, in the list "sun, moon, and other large objects", the phrase "other large objects" only includes celestial bodies, not houses and elephants.Rate it:

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el que no transa no avanza"he who does not compromise, does not progress"; "he who does not cheat, does not get ahead"Rate it:

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elle a l'air de ne pas y toucherShe looks as if butter would not melt in her mouth; She is very sarcastic without appearing to mean anything. (Comp. Nitouche.)Rate it:

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elle est tout en dedansShe is not communicative.Rate it:

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elle fait la sainte nitoucheShe plays the innocent; She looks as if butter would not melt in her mouth; She looks very demure.Rate it:

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elle n'est pas jolie, tant s'en fautShe is not pretty, far from it; She is anything but good-looking.Rate it:

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empty promiseA promise that is either not going to be carried out, worthless or meaningless.Rate it:

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entendre raillerieNot to be offended at a joke; To stand chaff well.Rate it:

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entre l'arbre et l'écorce il ne faut pas mettre le doigtOne must not interfere in other people’s quarrels.Rate it:

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être au bout de son latin (or, rouleau)To be at one’s wits’ end; Not to know what to do, or say, next.Rate it:

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être au bout de son rouleau, de son latin, de sa gammeTo be at one’s wits’ end; Not to know what to do.Rate it:

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être dans de beaux drapsTo be in a pretty pickle (ironic).Rate it:

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être ferme sur les arçons(lit.) To have a firm seat in the saddle; (fig.) Not to waver in one’s principles.Rate it:

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être sujet à cautionNot to be relied upon. Rate it:

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even homer nodsNot even the most vigilant and expert are immune from erring.Rate it:

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every shut eye isn't asleepOne must be careful, because some people who seem not to be paying attention are actually paying attention.Rate it:

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every silver lining has a cloudEvery good situation has the potential to turn bad.2007, Diab A. Shetayh, Actuality : The Reality RequiemA great partnership isn't a self-maintaining entity. Perseverance and persistence make it thrive. For every silver lining has a cloud. Ignorance of this reality is not an option.Rate it:

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everything but the kitchen sinkAlmost everything, whether needed or not.Rate it:

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everything is up for grabsAvailable for anyone; not yet claimed.Rate it:

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ex morbo convalescere (not reconvalescere)to recover from a disease.Rate it:

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exceptio non numeratae pecuniaeAn exception whereby a defendant can claim that the plaintiff has not paid the money to him and that therefore the obligation is not owing.Rate it:

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excess baggageSomething or someone not needed or not wanted; something or someone of little use or importance; something or someone considered burdensome.Rate it:

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excuses are a dime a dozenThe excuse given is not unique; everyone has an excuse for something.Rate it:

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exit stage leftAn orderly and uneventful departure, timed so as not to detract or distract.Rate it:

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express elevatorA high-speed elevator that does not serve all floorsRate it:

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expressio unius est exclusio alteriusA canon of construction holding that, when a legal document includes a list, anything not in that list is assumed to be purposely excluded.Rate it:

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eye candyAny object or sight with considerable visual appeal.Rate it:

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f*ck how it turn outI don't care about how it ends or simply not bothered.Rate it:

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fabulousto be pretty or cuteRate it:

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face awayTo turn one's head so that one's face is not aimed in a particular direction.Rate it:

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factor outTo omit, to not consider as a factor.Rate it:

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fail at lifeTo be or become trapped in poverty, or in a situation where someone is not doing anything productive with their lives; to become a loser.Rate it:

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fair gameA game that is fair, that does not involve cheating etc.Rate it:

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faire bande à partNot to mix with other people.Rate it:

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faire tacheto not belong; to stand out awkwardly.Rate it:

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fall between the cracksTo wind up in an unexpected situation which is, inadvertently, invisible to or not handled by whatever process one had hoped to be subject to; to be overlooked.Rate it:

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fall throughTo be unsuccessful, abort, come to nothing/naught; to be cancelled; not to proceed.Rate it:

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false lightA cause of action arising under the common law where a person is portrayed in a way which, while not technically false, is misleading and likely to cause embarrassment to that person.Rate it:

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Famous Last WordsAn ironic response to an absurd statement one makes when he or she is not sure of its resultRate it:

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far be itA disclaimer stating that the person speaking will not do something.Rate it:

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fashionably lateArriving behind time to an event which does not normally require one to be punctual.Rate it:

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feast for the eyesVisually pleasing sight.Rate it:

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feets don't fail me nowwhen you really need to get somewhere, you don't want your feet to fail and not get you thereRate it:

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few sandwiches short of a picnicExhibiting disquiet or unsoundness of mind; not sane; mad.Rate it:

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fidem servare (opp. fallere)to keep one's word (not tenere).Rate it:

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fifth wheelWhen there are two couples and a fifth person who is not in a couple, the extra person is known as a fifth wheel - a situation in which may feel uncomfortable to some peopleRate it:

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