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a la guacarescaUna de las maneras de adujar un cable, calabrote u otro cabo.Rate it:

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a wild goose never laid a tame eggmost things are inherited and predeterminedRate it:

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at the end of one's ropeOut of options; having no more options.Rate it:

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at the end of one's ropeAlternative form of at the end of one's tetherRate it:

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At the End of Your RopeTo be out of options, Stamina to do something in a bad situation,Rate it:

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best laid plansA proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the outcome is uncertain.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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cast offTo let go a cable or rope securing a vessel to a buoy, wharf etc so that she may proceed.Rate it:

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cheese downTo coil the tail of a rope on deck so as to present a neat appearance.Rate it:

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cordon offTo protect from intrusion by enclosing in a rope barrier.Rate it:

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coupons le câbleLet us take the decisive step.Rate it:

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curae habere aliquidto have laid something to heart; to take an interest in a thing.Rate it:

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double dutchA game of jump rope with two ropes and frequently two jumpers.Rate it:

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fag outTo become untwisted or frayed, as the end of a rope, or the edge of canvas.Rate it:

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get laidTo have sex.Rate it:

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get laidUsed other than as an idiom: see get, laid.Rate it:

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get tied upTo be restrained with rope or cord.Rate it:

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give 'em enough ropeAllow one to function unhindered, or without further overbearing oversight.Rate it:

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give him enough rope and he'll hang himselfIf one gives someone enough freedom of action, they may destroy themselves by foolish actions.Rate it:

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give one enough ropeTo allow one to function unhindered, or without further overbearing oversight.Rate it:

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guarded rightsThose rights laid down by a constitution as being guaranteed to all individuals in the society; human rights.Rate it:

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hand over handby passing the hands alternately one before or above the other, especially with ropeRate it:

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il est sur le flancHe is laid up, on his back.Rate it:

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it takes two to tangleBlame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.Rate it:

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it takes two to tangoSome things need the active cooperation of two parties; blame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.Rate it:

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jeter le manche après la cognéeTo throw the rope after the bucket; To give up in despair.Rate it:

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jump ropeThe activity, game or exercise in which a person must jump, bounce or skip repeatedly while a length of rope is swung over and under, both ends held in the hands of the jumper, or alternately, held by two other participants. Often used for athletic training and among schoolchildren. Variations involve speed, chants, varied rope and jumper movement patterns, multiple jumpers and/or multiple ropes.Rate it:

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jump ropeA single jump in this game or activity, counted as a measure of achievement.Rate it:

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jump ropeThe length of rope, sometimes with handles, casing or other additions, used in that activity.Rate it:

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laid one onGot drunk.Rate it:

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lash togetherTo connect with rope or twine, especially items that are not usually assembled together.Rate it:

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les voleurs firent main basse sur tous mes effetsThe thieves laid hands on all my things.Rate it:

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loose endThe end of a rope that has not been fastened.Rate it:

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money for old ropeMoney exchanged for goods of low value.Rate it:

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morbo afflīgito be laid on a bed of sickness.Rate it:

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on the shelfLaid aside, unused, abandonedRate it:

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on the tableLaid out, presented forthrightly, presented so as to be able to be scrutinized.Rate it:

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pay outTo slacken a rope by lengthening it; to allow a rope to run out.Rate it:

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pelar el cableHablar tonterías, decir cosas que no se pueden tomar en serio.Rate it:

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péter un câbleTo go crazyRate it:

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péter un câbleTo get angryRate it:

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péter un câbleUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see péter, un câble.Rate it:

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piss up a ropeTo engage in futile or impossible activity.Rate it:

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pull inTo tighten a sail by pulling on a rope.Rate it:

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quand on compte sur les souliers d'un mort on risque de marcher pieds nusIt’s an ill thing to wait for dead men’s shoes; He pulls with a long rope that waits for another’s death.Rate it:

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rope inTo cause to become involved in something they are reluctant to do; to draw into something.Rate it:

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rope offTo separate by ropes; to cordon off.Rate it:

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rope upto attach oneself to a ropeRate it:

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rope upto tie up using a rope.Rate it:

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shroudA rope or cable serving to support the mast sideways.Rate it:

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