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"wisdom is faster than speed."WisdomRate it:

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3-on-the-treeOn an automobile, a three-speed manual transmission whose gearshift lever is mounted on the steering column.Rate it:

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3-on-the-treeOn an automobile (especially those produced from 1939 through the mid-1970s), a three-speed manual transmission whose gearshift lever is mounted on the steering column.Rate it:

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à fleur de terreOn a level (or, flush) with the ground.Rate it:

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à fond de trainAt full speed.Rate it:

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à franc étrierAt full speed. Rate it:

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agros fertiles deserereto leave fertile ground untilled.Rate it:

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agrum colere (Leg. Agr. 2. 25. 67)to till the ground.Rate it:

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at full tiltAt full speed; very quickly.Rate it:

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balls to the wallFull throttle; (at) maximum speed. [since the 1960s]Rate it:

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balls-outAt the fastest possible speed.Rate it:

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bargain basementAn area within a retail store, especially an area located below ground level, where the least costly merchandise can be found.Rate it:

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base onTo ground on.Rate it:

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blaze a trailTo set precedent or do something novel; to break new ground.Rate it:

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boldly go where no man has gone beforeTo break new ground.Rate it:

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bomb aroundThe drive around at speed for pleasure.Rate it:

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boots on the groundThis smacks of a military jargon. Troops deployed to confront enemy. Modern warfare can be conducted from helicopters, drones, bombers with remote directed missiles, rockets and missiles from ships.Rate it:

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boots on the groundThe ground forces actually fighting in a war or conflict, rather than troops not engaged or other military action such as air strikes.Rate it:

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bottom edgeA deflection of a ball off of the bottom edge of a bat, onto the ground and potentially into the wicket.Rate it:

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bottom edgeThe edge of a bat closest to the ground.Rate it:

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bottom outTo touch or drag along the ground.Rate it:

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bow and scrapeA deep formal bow with right leg drawn back touching the ground.Rate it:

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break groundTo begin digging in the earth at the start of a new construction, or, originally, for cultivation.Rate it:

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break groundTo initiate a new venture, or to advance beyond previous achievements.Rate it:

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break groundTo lift off the sea bottom when being weighed.Rate it:

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break new groundTo begin excavating and levelling earth for a new building, or, originally, for cultivation.Rate it:

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break new groundBy extension, to initiate a new venture.Rate it:

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bring downTo make something flying fall to the ground. Usually by firing a weapon of some kind.Rate it:

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brûler le pavéTo dash along at full speed, to “scorch.”Rate it:

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bunny hopA jump made where both wheels leave the ground.Rate it:

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bunny hopA ground ball that hops along the field instead of rolling.Rate it:

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by the seat of your pantsAn aviator's term, Cross country flying, navigating via ground observation of landmarks, arrows on rooftops. water towers, railroad tracks, roadways, radio/TV towers; and by the 'seat of your pants'.Rate it:

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catch big airSuperlative of catch air; make a big jump high off the ground.Rate it:

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catch outTo put a batsman out by catching the batted ball before it touches the ground.Rate it:

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caution - slippery when wetWarning, often in the form of a sign, that people should pay attention when walking on a wet and slippery ground not to fall down and get injured.Rate it:

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cela fera parfaitement l'affaireThat will do capitally; That will suit down to the ground.Rate it:

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cela me va comme un gantThat fits me to a T; That suits me down to the ground.Rate it:

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center fieldA central role in some activity that requires speed.Rate it:

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change upTo throw a pitch at a much slower than expected speed.Rate it:

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churn upTo make the ground uneven, generally unintentionally.Rate it:

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coffin cornerThis is an aerodynamics term which refers to a narrow and critical altitude range where an aircraft’s stall speed approaches its maximum speed, which can lead to catastrophic instability. This phrase is also used in American football to refer to the section of playing field, near the endzone, between the goal line and the 5 yard line in which punters attempt to pin the opposing team within, by executing a ‘coffin corner’ kick. This manuever is highly difficult and requires immense precision.Rate it:

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common groundA characteristic or interest shared by multiple people or systems.Rate it:

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coucher sur la dureTo lie on the ground, on the floor.Rate it:

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courir à fond de trainTo run at the top of one’s speed.Rate it:

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de plain piedOn the same level (of rooms on the same floor, or on a level with the ground).Rate it:

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dos d'ânespeed bump; sleeping policemanRate it:

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ear to the groundThe practice or characteristic of carefully gathering information; a state or mindset of attentiveness.Rate it:

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ear to the groundPursuing the practice or having the characteristic of carefully gathering information; well-informed.Rate it:

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ease upTo reduce the speedRate it:

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eat itTo fall forward, hitting one's face on the ground.Rate it:

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