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a fresh fucked fox in a forest fireSomething which is extremely hot, in any sense. Hot weather, sexual arousal, one who is wanted by the police, etc. are all described as "hotter than..." or "as hot as a fresh fucked fox in a forest fire",Rate it:

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accendere, incendere aedificiato set buildings on fire.Rate it:

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ack ackanti aircraft fireRate it:

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add fuel to fireTo inflame a situation, to make a situation worse.Rate it:

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add fuel to the fireTo worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.Rate it:

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Add Fuel to the FireTo boost up one’s anger or trouble more with your deeds or words, when he/she is already facing worst situationRate it:

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aggiungere esca al fuocoto add fuel to fireRate it:

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all smoke and no firesimilar to all bark and no biteRate it:

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animos militum accendereto fire with courage.Rate it:

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area of influenceA geographical area wherein a commander is directly capable of influencing operations by maneuver or fire support systems normally under the commander's command or control.Rate it:

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As the Crow FliesDirect and shortest distance among two places, distance estimated in a straight lineRate it:

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ball of fireA person who is especially hard-working, high-achieving, ambitious, or active.Rate it:

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baptism by fireA change in initial attitude or ideals through a traumatic situation.Rate it:

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baptism by fireA rite of passage through the survival or success of a crisis.Rate it:

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baptism by fireA trying ordeal that was not experienced before.Rate it:

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baptism of fireThe first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combatRate 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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blaze awayto fire (firearms) repeatedlyRate it:

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brew upMake a fire in order to make teaRate it:

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bulletproofCapable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.Rate it:

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bulls eyedirect hitRate it:

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burn upTo catch fire and burn until destroyed.Rate it:

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bust a capTo fire a weapon; to shoot with a gun.Rate it:

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c'est autant de pris sur l'ennemiSo much saved out of the fire; So much to the good.Rate it:

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c'est jeter de l'huile sur le feuIt is adding fuel to the fire (flames).Rate it:

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c'est le feu et l'eauThey are as opposite as fire and water.Rate it:

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catch fireBecome engulfed with flames.Rate it:

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Cato Uticensis ortus erat a Catone CensorioCato of Utica was a direct descendant of Cato the Censor.Rate it:

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cease firetruceRate it:

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charity muggerA person employed by a charity, or by an intermediary fundraising agency employed by the charity, who stands in the street and invites passersby to set up standing orders or direct debits to make regular donations to the charity.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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check your ego at the door!A direct, crisp, critical rejoinder to another, 'to leave their egoism without the room', {at the door}!Rate it:

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cogitationem, animum in aliquid intendere (Acad. 4. 46)to direct one's attention...Rate it:

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combattre le feu par le feuto fight fire with fireRate it:

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companyIt took six companies to put out the fire.Rate it:

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dalla padella alla braceout of the frying pan, into the fireRate it:

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dieFollowed by with. Now rare as indicating direct cause.Rate it:

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dieFollowed by for. Often expressing wider contextual motivations, though sometimes indicating direct causes.Rate it:

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dry powderA powder found in a fire extinguisher that is expelled to smother the fireRate it:

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en directliveRate it:

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en directdirectlyRate it:

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erranti viam monstrareto direct a person who has lost his way.Rate it:

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escape fireA fuel-free safe spot, consisting of burning grass as a method of defense against a forest fire.Rate it:

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escape fireAn unconventional or counter intuitive solution to a difficult problem.Rate it:

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everything feels so dam rightI’m too high to feel the fire tonightRate it:

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face valueNo more or less than what is stated; a literal or direct meaning or interpretation.Rate it:

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faire du feuTo light a fire.Rate it:

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faire feuTo fire (rifles, guns).Rate it:

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fan the fireOne can fan the fire in challenging situations by criticizing, rebuking or strongly disagreeing.Rate it:

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Feuer freifire at will!Rate it:

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