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make oneself scarceTo leave or depart, or to avoid or stay away.Rate it:

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make something of oneselfTo attempt to be successful on one's own initiative.Rate it:

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man is a wolf to manHumans prey upon one another.Rate it:

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man upTo "be a man about it"; to do the things a good man is traditionally expected to do, such as: taking responsibility for the consequences of one's actions; displaying bravery or toughness in the face of adversity; providing for one's family, etc.Rate it:

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manus dareto own oneself conquered, surrender.Rate it:

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manus, vim sibi afferreto lay hands on oneself.Rate it:

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measure twice and cut once(literally, carpentry) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.1872, "Dressmaking," Hall's Journal of Health, vol. 19, no. 12, p. 280:Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb "Measure twice, and cut once."(figuratively, by extension) Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.2008, Hilary Johnson, "Mergers rattle bank relations," Financial Week, 9 Nov. (retrieved 9 Nov. 2008):Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasnRate it:

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memoriam alicuius rei repraesentare (opp. memoriam alicuius rei deponere, abicere)to picture to oneself again.Rate it:

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mente vix constare (Tusc. 4. 17. 39)to compose oneself with difficulty.Rate it:

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mettre la main à la pâteTo put one’s shoulder to the wheel; To set to (a special piece of) work oneself.Rate it:

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mince wordsTo restrain oneself in a conversation by withholding some comments or using euphemisms.Rate it:

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mind one's own businessTo concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others.Rate it:

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mourir à la peine1. To die in harness. 2. To work oneself to death.Rate it:

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mouth offTo complain or otherwise express oneself in a loud, immoderate manner.Rate it:

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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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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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ne vous gênez pas!Do not stand upon ceremony! Make yourself at home! Don’t mind me!Rate it:

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negotium obire or exsequito be engaged upon a transaction, carry it out.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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nihil omnino curarenot to trouble oneself about a thing.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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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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occupatum esse in aliqua reto be engaged upon a matter.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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omitto dicereI avoid mentioning...; I prefer not to touch upon...Rate it:

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omnium oculos (et ora) ad se convertereto draw every one's eyes upon one.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 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 toss of a coinLeaving it to pure chance; relying upon a flippant metric.Rate it:

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one can't fight city halltaking on any government entity in a contest is difficult and easier said than done.Rate it:

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one must fight the beast of brutality, to defend one’s stance on neutralityWhen war is thrust upon a nation by another belligerent nation, a neutral nation suffers a dilemma of the collective state conscience.Rate it:

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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankindWords spoken by Neil Armstrong when taking the first steps on the moon.Rate it:

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one step at a timeSlowly and carefully, ensuring that each action has been completed successfully before taking the next.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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opus aggredito take a task in hand, engage upon it.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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pendēre ex aliqua reto depend upon a thing.Rate it:

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periculis se offerreto expose oneself to peril.Rate it:

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