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à qui mal veut, mal arriveHarm watch, harm catch; Curses, like chickens, come home to roost.Rate it:

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ad ancoram consistereto ride at anchor.Rate it:

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ad ancoras deligarito ride at anchor.Rate it:

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ancoram (ancoras) tollereto weigh anchor, sail.Rate it:

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ancoras iacereto drop anchor.Rate it:

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ancoras tollereto weigh anchor.Rate it:

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assidēre aegroto (Liv. 25. 26)to watch by a sick man's bedside.Rate it:

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bitter endThat part of an anchor cable which is abaft the bitts and thus remains onboard when a ship is riding at anchor.Rate it:

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bring one's arse to an anchorTo sit down.Rate it:

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bunk offWe all bunked off school yesterday to watch the football.Rate it:

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c'est sa planche de salutIt is his last hope, his sheet-anchor.Rate it:

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custodias agere in valloto keep watch on the rampart.Rate it:

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drop anchorTo release the anchor of a ship or boat, allowing it to fall to the bed of a body of water and thereby securing the vessel in place.Rate it:

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drop anchorTo defecate.Rate it:

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gongoozleTo leisurely watch the passage of boats, from the bank of a canal, lock or bridge.Rate it:

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il a accroché sa montre (pop.)He has “popped” his watch.Rate it:

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il est aux aguetsHe is on the watch; He is in ambush. Rate it:

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in ancoris esse, stare, consistereto ride at anchor.Rate it:

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keep a close watchto pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.Rate it:

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keep a close watch onTo pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.Rate it:

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keep an eye onTo watch and pay attention to.Rate it:

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keep an eye outTo watch for, look for, or search for.Rate it:

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keep one's eyes peeledTo watch closely; to look for.Rate it:

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keep tabs onTo monitor; to keep track of; to watch.Rate it:

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keep watchTo guard; to watch over someone or something.Rate it:

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let go an anchor to the windward of the lawTo keep within the letter of the law.Rate it:

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look afterTo watch or protect; to keep safe.Rate it:

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look onTo watch; to observe.Rate it:

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Man On The Roof!Depression Daze "Warning" in a Social Gathering or 'Knot of Male Conversationalists' of proximity of A Lady Within Earshot, So "Watch Your Filthy Language!"Rate it:

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mind outlook out; watch out; be vigilantRate it:

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Mind Your P's and Q'sTo pay full attention to the exact details, watch your manners, to behave carefully, to show good mannersRate it:

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mon chien est de bonne gardeMine is a good watch-dog.Rate it:

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moor upTo fix or secure in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with ropes, cables or chains or the likeRate it:

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moor upTo cast anchor or become fastened.Rate it:

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navem (naves) solvereto weigh anchor, sail.Rate it:

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neighbourhood watchIn Britain, a local crime-prevention scheme. Under police supervision, groups of residents agree to increase watchfulness in order to prevent crimes such as burglary and vandalism in their area.Rate it:

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night outSpending the evening away from one's usual residence. The phrase typically implies going to a restaurant, going to watch entertainment, or other types of urban nightlife, starting from about 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and lasting until approximately 11:00 pm or later.Rate it:

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on one's watchDuring the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility.Rate it:

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put out feelersTo explore or watch for; ask around; investigate.Rate it:

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sa montre est au mont de piétéHis watch is at the pawnbroker’s. Rate it:

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see outTo continue something until completion; to watch an activity develop to a conclusion.Rate it:

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solvere (B. G. 4. 28)to weigh anchor, sail.Rate it:

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spectator sportSomething, especially a process or activity, which is a popular object of observation; an activity which a person prefers to watch rather than to participate in.Rate it:

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spy onTo secretly watch; to surveil.Rate it:

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stake outTo watch a location and/or people, generally covertly.Rate it:

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time you got a watchA phrase used to reply to the question what time is it?.Rate it:

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up and downVertical; perpendicular; said of the cable when the anchor is under, or nearly under, the hawse hole, and the cable is taut.Rate it:

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votre montre avance de dix minutesYour watch is ten minutes fast.Rate it:

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watch itTo be careful or cautious; to pay attention to what one is doing (usually imperative).Rate it:

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watch it buddyBe careful. Often used in GTARate it:

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