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a bit iffyTo experience concern, reflect nervousness, have misgivings, expect possible dire results.Rate it:

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a bit muchMore than is reasonable.Rate it:

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a little bit of bread and no cheesethe song of the yellowhammer.Rate it:

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an ounce of prevention can be worth a pound of cureWe tend to not pay attention to our Physical and mental health until there is pain present or choas has arrived. A little bit here and there foes a long way.Rate it:

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au fur et à mesurebit by bit, graduallyRate it:

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bbiabBe back in a bit.Rate it:

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behind the bitAn equestrian term, meaning that the horse is evading the bit.Rate it:

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bien fin qui me rattraperaOnce bit, twice shy; They won’t catch me doing that again.Rate it:

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bit by a barn mouseTipsy.Rate it:

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bit in the biten of lakeIt means that a person is in a serious mood where he is not thinking for the serious matter. Its proper meaning is "serious"Rate it:

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bit on the sideSecondary lover, mistress.Rate it:

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bit partsmall acting roleRate it:

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boys will be boysIt is hard, often fruitless, to attempt to curb the natural playfulness and tendency to mischief of most growing boys.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Chapter 13But just then there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.Even grown men usually remain somewhat boyish in heart"Boys will be boys", grinned grandpa while he joined his adult son playing with the fancy train-set he gave his grandson for Christmas while the kid was in school.Rate it:

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Champ at the BitTo show sheer willingness to do something or become impatient to begin itRate it:

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champ at the bitTo bite the bit, especially when restless.Rate it:

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champ at the bitTo show impatience or frustration when delayed.Rate it:

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chat échaudé craint l'eau froideA burnt child dreads the fire; Once bit, twice shy.Rate it:

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chip awayTo reduce or weaken bit by bit.Rate it:

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chomp at the bitTo show impatience or frustration when delayed.Rate it:

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cum grano salisWith a grain of salt; with a bit of common sense and skepticism.Rate it:

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curb appealThe visual attractiveness which a house, commercial establishment, or other real estate property has when initially seen by a prospective buyer or other person standing in front of the property "at the curb".Rate it:

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curb appealThe visual attractiveness of an automobile, as seen from street level.Rate it:

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curb crawlerA prostitute's client, especially one who travels in a car to search for a prostitute.Rate it:

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de fil en aiguilleBit by bit; One thing leading to another.Rate it:

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do one's bitTo make an individual contribution toward an overall effort.Rate it:

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esagerazioneMore than is reasonable; a bit too much.Rate it:

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esagerazionea bit muchRate it:

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every bitExactly, to its full degreeRate it:

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flower not but flowers petal.Get a good small bit of big thing, matter, incidence.Rate it:

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get a bit worked up!To become excited, alarmed, frightened over a situation, conversation, scenario.Rate it:

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grain of saltA bit of common sense and skepticism. Generally used in some form of to take with a grain of salt.Rate it:

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il lui a dit son faitHe told him what he thought of him (not complimentary); He gave him a bit of his mind.Rate it:

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in a bitSoon.Rate it:

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j'y ai mis du mien, mettez-y du vôtreI have given way a bit, meet me half-way; I have done my share at it, now it’s your turn.Rate it:

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je vais potasser (piocher) un brin (students' slang)I’m going to swot (mug up) a bit.Rate it:

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Jump the GunTo do something a bit earlier or before the time, hasty in doing somethingRate it:

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kick to the curbto dismiss or reject in a humiliating manner.Rate it:

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look before you leapDon't jump into something too precipitously; be at least a bit foresightful or circumspect.Rate it:

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nous n'avons pas un brin de feuWe have not got a bit of fire.Rate it:

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nous sommes allés chercher de la laine et nous sommes revenus tondusWe went out to shear and returned shorn; The biter bit.Rate it:

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pour ça, non!Not a bit of it; Certainly not.Rate it:

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pull upDrive close to something, especially a curb.Rate it:

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quite a bitA considerable amount.Rate it:

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run overrun over; schedule, time limit, with vehicle, budget, expense account, 'heels', time limit, person's feelings, vacation time, lawn, curb, warranty, guarantee, lease, stay, sidewalk,Rate it:

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sideways glanceA silent, somewhat disapproving look from someone with body language to boot, which causes one to be somewhat uncomfortable and a bit in wonderment.Rate it:

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street appealCurb appeal.Rate it:

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strip awayTo remove something bit by bit.Rate it:

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tel est pris qui croyait prendreIt is a case of the biter bit.Rate it:

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the biter bitA hurt person who has hurt others in the past.Rate it:

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two-bitinsignificant or worthlessRate it:

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