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"there is a supreme wisdom beyond human knowledge."WisdomRate it:

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à (la) portée de la voixWithin call.Rate it:

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ab officio abduci, avocarito let oneself be perverted from one's duty.Rate it:

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ab officio discedereto neglect one's duty.Rate it:

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above and beyondMore than is expected or required.Rate it:

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above and beyond the call of dutyExtremely heroic, more heroic that what is expected.Rate it:

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accident of birthReference to the fact that various benefits or detriments to the life of a person arise from the circumstances into which that person was born, these being entirely beyond his control.Rate it:

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ACDNRAutomatic Call Dispenser: Not Ready.Rate it:

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ad arma conclamare (Liv. 3. 50)to call to arms.Rate it:

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all hands on deck!Nautical call for all ships crew to come topside and man their usual station. Work challenge or approaching gale threatens safety of crew and vessel.Rate it:

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an umbrella policyReference insurance terminology. An additional protection beyond the basic policy to cover the unusual, the vastly unpredictable, in a loss or damage incident.Rate it:

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and be done with itUsed to terminate discussion or delay with a call to actionRate it:

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appeler un chat un chatTo call something what it is; to call a spade a spade.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/X me and call me YIndicates awe, amazement.Rate it:

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army volunteerTo make someone perform a task or duty, especially one they are not prepared or willing to do.Rate it:

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at one's beck and callIn servitude to; at one’s command.Rate it:

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back of beyondA very remote place.Rate it:

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barking up the wrong treeA judgement call and assertion to another that he has miscalculated the reality of a situation.Rate it:

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battre l'appelTo call to arms.Rate it:

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be at one's beck and callTo be in the position of serving someone in any way they desire, usually unwillingly.Rate it:

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be preparedTo always be in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty (motto of the Boy Scouts and pioneers).Rate it:

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beat a dead horseTo persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.Rate it:

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beats meEvent, proposition, arrangement, of such complexity that it is beyond belief.Rate it:

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beck and callSummons and control, in a position of servitude or as an attendant.Rate it:

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beggar beliefTo go or be beyond belief or plausibility; being too strange, unusual, or extraordinary to be explained, described, or comprehendedRate it:

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beneath the surfaceBeyond what is obvious.Rate it:

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beyond any shadow of a doubtabsolute, no alternatives.Rate it:

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beyond my (our) kenI don't understand; it is beyond my understandingRate it:

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beyond one's kenBeyond one's knowledge or understanding.Rate it:

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beyond one's pay gradeBeyond one's capability.Rate it:

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beyond one's pay gradeBeyond one's level of authority.Rate it:

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beyond the black stumpExtremely remote, outside the populated area.Rate it:

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beyond the call of dutyAlternative form of above and beyond the call of duty.Rate it:

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beyond the paleDescribing behaviour that is considered to be outside the bounds of morality, good behaviour or judgement in civilised company.Rate it:

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beyond wordsIn recalling an incident, in observing an accident, any or all of which can be disastrous and shocking. A destructive fire and explosion may leave one awestruck and beyond words to describe.Rate it:

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beyond wordsDisbeliefRate it:

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bite of the reality sandwichA wake-up call, a reality check.Rate it:

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blow up someone's phoneTo call or text someone constantly.Rate it:

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boo boo(or Boo, for short) a term of endearment; something you call a loved one/someone you care about; See also other definitions of "boo boo" and "Boo Boo"Rate it:

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break groundTo initiate a new venture, or to advance beyond previous achievements.Rate it:

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bring forwardTo call up for consideration.Rate it:

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broaden someone's horizonsTo increase someone's interests, skills, or experiences beyond their current range.Rate it:

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c'est à vous de parlerIt is your duty to speak.Rate it:

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c'est le chien de jean de nivelle, il s'enfuit quand on l'appelleThe more you call him, the more he runs away, like John de Nivelle’s dog.Rate it:

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c'est parler celaThat is what I call talking.Rate it:

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call 'em as one sees 'emTo candidly and honestly express an opinion or viewpoint.Rate it:

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call (someone) out (on something)to challenge or expose someone that has done or is doing the wrong thing or to say something they said or did isn't right or trueRate it:

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call a spade a spadeTo speak the truth; to say things as they really are.Rate it:

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call an ambulanceUse a telephone to ensure arrival of an ambulanceRate it:

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call an audibleTo change plans at the last minute because of information that is recently revealed.Rate it:

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