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all fur coat and no knickersOf superficial appearance and with no real substance beneath.Rate it:

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anything goesNo restrictions, guidelines, rules, expectations, parameters, requirements, dress codes etc.Rate it:

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bar sinisterA bend sinister or baton sinister in a coat of arms.Rate it:

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black tieEvening dress; a standard of dress which is less formal than white tie, consisting of black dinner jacket or tuxedo jacket, and matching trousers, white shirt and black bow tie or, possibly, military dress or national costume.Rate it:

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bundle upTo dress in, or put on, warm clothes.Rate it:

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button upTo fasten all the buttons on a coat, or similar item of clothing, to keep warm.Rate it:

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candy-coatTo sugarcoatRate it:

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coat of armsheraldic insigniaRate it:

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cut one's coat according to one's clothLive according to your means.Rate it:

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deck outTo dress in fancy clothes.Rate it:

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doll upTo dress oneself or another in formal or ostentatious clothing as if for a special occasion.Rate it:

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dolled updress fancy; wear makeup; usually said to or about womenRate it:

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doodie upTo decorate or dress in a fancy way in order to make attractive.Rate it:

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dresschange appearance, clothe, assist one to 'vest', change location of tie, ribbon, lapel, scarf, shawl, belt, etc.Rate it:

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dress down1) Wear casual or work clothing, informal clothes: 2) Speak To Someone In a Desultory Tone, A Commanding, Analytical, Superior, Critiquing Manner; . . . . . {Tell Someone 'OFF' }Rate it:

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dress downThe heavy criticism, personal attack upon a subaltern by a superior for any infraction, misdemeanor, rule violation, felony et al which leaves the victim shattered:Rate it:

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dress downTo wear casual or informal clothes.Rate it:

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dress downTo scold.Rate it:

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dress for the slide, not the rideWhen choosing clothing for riding a motorcycle, priority should be given to protective gear that helps one survive an accident.Rate it:

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dress to killTo dress up so as to impress others (especially of the opposite sex).Rate it:

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dress upTo wear smart clothes for an occasion.Rate it:

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dress upTo decorate; to prettify.Rate it:

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dress upTo present in a favorable light.Rate it:

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dress upTo wear fancy dress or a costume.Rate it:

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dude upTo dress up; to dress in smart or special clothes.Rate it:

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fog upTo coat, or become coated, with condensation. To steam up.Rate it:

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goth upTo dress or decorate in the style of goth subculture.Rate it:

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gussied updress fancy; wear makeup; usually said to or about womenRate it:

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gussy upTo don fancy clothing; to dress up particularly in flattering or specially altered garments.Rate it:

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hottest thing in townA particular late model car, a startlingly appearing item or super-styled article of dress.Rate it:

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hussy upTo dress so as to be more sexually attractive, often applying excessive makeup or wearing revealing clothing.Rate it:

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idiot mittensMittens connected by yarn or string running through one sleeve, along the back and out the other sleeve of a coat, to prevent the mittens becoming lost. Generally worn by small children.Rate it:

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induere vestem (without sibi)to dress oneself.Rate it:

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kink outTo dress in kinky, BDSM-themed clothing.Rate it:

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kit outTo supply with or dress in a uniform, especially a sports kit.Rate it:

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l'habit ne fait pas le moineThe cowl does not make the friar; The coat does not make the gentleman.Rate it:

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lionA stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms.Rate it:

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lube upTo cover or coat in lubricant.Rate it:

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nous causions chiffons (of women)We were chattering about dress.Rate it:

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off like a prom dressMaking a start, or departing, very rapidly.Rate it:

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pill in the pocketA pill carried in a pocket of one's clothing such as pants or a coat.Rate it:

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poon upTo dress up in order to impress others.Rate it:

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prick upTo apply an undercoat of plaster in order to create a smooth surface for the final coat.Rate it:

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put on the dogTo dress up; to put on airs; to make a show of wealth and/or importance; to be pretentious.Rate it:

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putting on the ritzto make a show of luxury and extravagance; to dress fancyRate it:

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queen upTo dress like, or become appropriate for, a queen.Rate it:

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rag offTo finish by rolling a rag over a coat of paint or glaze.Rate it:

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rag outTo dress up.Rate it:

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rig outTo dress; to clothe, especially in an odd or fanciful manner.Rate it:

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scrub upto dress upRate it:

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