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

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bells and whistlesExtra features added for show rather than function; fancy additions or features.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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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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build castles in the airTo imagine visionary projects or schemes; to daydream; to have an idle fancy, a pipe dream or any plan, desire, or idea that is unlikely to be realized.Rate it:

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

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castle in the airA visionary project or scheme; a day-dream; an idle fancy; a pipe dream; any plan, desire, or idea that is unlikely to be ever realized; a near impossibility.Rate it:

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cat's pajamasA highly sought-after and fancy example of something, usually referring to inanimate objects.Rate it:

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cat's meowA highly sought-after and fancy example of something.Rate it:

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cela lui a tapé dans l'œil (pop.)That took his fancy; He was much struck by that.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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fancy meeting you herea greeting said when someone sees someone they didn't expect to seeRate it:

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fancy one's chancesTo believe that one has a good chance of success.Rate it:

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fancypantsAlternative spelling of fancy pants. The condition of being overly showy; concerned more about one's reputation than anything else.Rate it:

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flight of fancyAn idea, narrative, suggestion, etc. which is extremely imaginative and which appears to be entirely unrealistic, untrue, or impractical; thinking which is very speculative.Rate it:

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footloose and fancy freeAble to do as one pleases, unconstrained by social ties or responsibilities.Rate it:

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Footloose and Fancy-FreeNot involved in any relation with someone, free not having any attachment with something or someone Rate it:

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

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gussie upTo make fancy or attractive, as by artificial or contrived means.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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I don't fancy yoursUsed to reserve the right to chat up an attractive woman, who is with an unattractive woman.Rate it:

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imaginez un peu!Just fancy!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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la folle du logisFancy, imagination.Rate it:

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me gustasI like you; I fancy you.Rate it:

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no frillsBasic or simple; providing only what is necessary, without anything extra or fancy.Rate it:

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no-frillsbasic or simple; providing only what is necessary, without anything extra or fancyRate 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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opinionum commenta, ineptiae, monstra, portentaextravagant fictions of fancy.Rate it:

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