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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 too shall passNothing, good or bad, lasts forever. Used to indicate that a current situation or event, no matter how wonderful or horrible it is, will not last forever.Rate it:

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throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stickTry the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2001, And still no one is shouting stop. read in The Kingdom archives at on 02 Nov 06,Many team managers are of the philosophy that if you throw enough mud at the wall some of it will stick. They believe that team preparation is all about physical fitness. They run the players into the ground and they believe they will be "flying on the day".2001, Robert McCrum, Let them eat cake, in The Observer 16 Dec 01, read on Guardian Unlimited site at on 02 Nov 06,Australian publishing boomed and in the past 10 years the country's literary culture has undergone a mini golden age, capped by Carey's triumph at the 2001 Booker Prize. As one Australian arts administrator said to me many years ago: 'Listen, mate, if you throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick.'2001, Chris Collin, Re: 2-cp speys on The Strathspey Server mailing list archive at on 02 Nov 06,I am finding that "if you throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick". It doesn't always work of course (especially on the nights when the class is mostly the beginners), but the class seems to thrive on the challange.2005, Ray Craft (poster on The right scale blog), Fitzhooie and his Burden, read at on 02 Nov 06,Prosecutors everywhere have bad habits of overcharging lots of cases, knowing that if the throw enough mud at the wall some of it will stick.2005, Sean Kelleher, Spike Milligan: His part in our downfall in Business 07 Aug 05, read at on 02 Nov 06,As long as there is negligible regulation and enforcement anyone can actually try and do the job...Weak regulation allows the industry to build strategies on full time recruitment. The theory goes: throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick.c2005, Everything You've Learned About Marketing Is Wrong, read on LINC Performance website at on 02 Nov 06,They have the money to continue to believe in the repetition side of the equation. You throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick. But it still isnRate it:

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throw good money after badTo waste money in a fruitless attempt to recoup losses previously incurred.Rate it:

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time after timeAgain and again; repeatedly; every time; always.Rate it:

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tirer le diable par la queueTo be always hard up for a living.Rate it:

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to hell in a handbasketTo a bad state of affairs quickly.Rate it:

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to not let any grass grow under one's feetto be always active and never delay in taking an actionRate it:

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too badIt is unfortunate that.Rate it:

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too badThat's a pity; that's unfortunate.Rate it:

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too bad, so sadAn expression of mock sympathy.Rate it:

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toss outTo throw away; to get rid of; to dispose of that has gone bad.Rate it:

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touch woodTo make contact with wood to avert bad luck, in accordance with a folk practice.Rate it:

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touch woodHopefully; said while touching something wooden, to avert superstitious bad luck from what has just been said.Rate it:

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tough cookiesToo bad (for you); the outcome one desires is not likely to evolve, due to active intervention by the speaker.Rate it:

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tough luckBad luck.Rate it:

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tough tittiesToo bad (for you); the outcome one desires is not likely to evolve, due to active intervention by the speaker.Rate it:

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tough tittyToo bad (for you); the outcome one desires is not likely to evolve, due to active intervention by the speaker.Rate it:

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tough toodlesToo bad (for you); the outcome one desires is not likely to evolve, due to active intervention by the speaker.Rate it:

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tough tuchusToo bad (for you); the outcome one desires is not likely to evolve, due to active intervention by the speaker.Rate it:

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truth will outA mystery will always be solved, or a truth will always be discoveredTruth will eventually and inevitably be discovered.Rate it:

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try it onTo test someone to see how much bad behaviour they will tolerate; to try to deceive someone to see how gullible they are.Rate it:

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turn outIt turns out.Rate it:

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turn over a new leafTo engage in self-improvement; to begin a good habit or shed a bad habit.Rate it:

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turn the air blueTo speak a stream of bad language; to curse and swear.Rate it:

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Turn the Other CheekTo allow someone to hurt you or do something bad to you without defending yourself; almost ignoring an abuseRate it:

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turn-offA road where one turns off like a motorway exit.Rate it:

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Turns the TableReversing or altering a situation; creating the opposite of something to happenRate it:

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two a pennyVery common; cheap.Rate it:

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two centsA nearly worthless amount, alluding to placing a copper penny on each of the eyelids of a pauper's or slave's body before burial.Rate it:

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two dogs fight for a bone, but a third runs away with itWhen two sides contend, it's always the third party that benefits.Rate it:

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two ha'pennies for a pennyAny money whatsoever.Rate it:

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un homme qui n'a jamais mangé de la vache enragée n'est jamais qu'une poule mouillée (mme. de girardin )A man who has never roughed it is always a milksop.Rate it:

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un méchant accommodement est mieux que le meilleur procèsA bad arrangement is better than the best lawsuit.Rate it:

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un sot trouve toujours un plus sot qui l'admireEven a fool will always find admirers.Rate it:

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ut ait Cicero (always in this order)as Cicero says.Rate it:

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vous en revenez toujours làYou are always harping on that string.Rate it:

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Waiting for the Other Shoe to DropAwaiting for a seemingly inevitable event, waiting for something bad to happenRate it:

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wash outTo cancel due to bad weather.Rate it:

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weary of well-doingTired of always doing the right thingRate it:

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wet the bedTo go bad, to fail (said of machines; a euphemism for shit the bed).Rate it:

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what else is newImplies that the situation is and always has been unsatisfactory.Rate it:

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what goes around comes aroundThe status eventually returns to its original value after completing some sort of cycle.A person's actions, whether good or bad, will often have consequences for that person.Rate it:

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what happens in vegasThe phrase "What happens in Vegas" is a well-known tagline associated with Las Vegas, a popular city in Nevada, United States, renowned for its vibrant entertainment, casinos, nightlife, and various forms of adult-oriented entertainment. The phrase implies that Las Vegas is a place where people can engage in activities and experiences that may be considered unconventional, exciting, or indulgent, without judgment or consequences following them outside of the city. It conveys a sense of freedom, privacy, and discretion regarding one's actions and experiences while visiting Las Vegas. However, it's important to remember that responsible behavior and adherence to legal and ethical standards should always be maintained, even in a city known for its entertainment and lively atmosphere.Rate it:

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what's newImplies that the situation is and always has been unsatisfactory.Rate it:

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when it rains, it poursIf a person encounters bad luck, more bad luck will follow.Rate it:

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whenever one turns aroundAlternative form of every time one turns aroundRate it:

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where i'm at is not where i'm going to beYour current situation can always change as long as you work hardRate it:

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which do you want first, the good news or the bad news?An expression stated before having to share bad news (sometimes there is no good news)Rate it:

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why i ougthtta...!a threat often accompanied by a n arm gesture of backhanding someone in the face; it means I ought to slap you in the face (or do something worse); exactly WHAT the speaker ought to do is implied almost as if it is a fill-in-the-blank statement where the blank is filled in with something very bad. It isn't a question. (The "why" part of the phrase isn't asking why, it's telling the listener that something bad should happen to him because of what he just said or did wrong.)Rate it:

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