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a bean counterAn accountant; Someone who keeps track of minute details. One whom counts trivialities and overlooks the major items of the moment.Rate it:

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a bright futureAn uplifting, reassuring, self fulfilling, confident outlook relative to a major change, opportunity, circumstance, windfall, inheritance, promotion which provides all elemental criteria for a bright future.Rate it:

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a pull of the hair for being unfairThe general response to "A kick and a flick for being so quick", which is in turn a response in itself to "A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month".Rate it:

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à vos rangs, fixeOrdre donné lorsqu'un officier général ou l'officier commandant la formation entre en uniforme et coiffé dans un local, et à la suite duquel les militaires présents se mettent au garde à vous avant que l'autorité ne les mette au repos.Rate it:

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abuso de poderEn general, cualquier uso de la fuerza o de facultades discrecionales, más allá de lo que es razonable.Rate it:

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alicui imperatori succedereto succeed some one as general.Rate it:

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along the linesIn a general direction or manner.Rate it:

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Appendix:Glossary of baseball jargon (T)A pitcher who leads the league in three major categories: earned run average, wins, and strikeouts.Rate it:

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Appendix:Glossary of baseball jargon (T)A batter who leads the league in three major categories: home runs, runs batted in, and batting average.Rate it:

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arma blancaCualquier arma dotada de una hoja con filo, y posiblemente punta; aunque en general se considera cualquier arma no de fuego, incluyendo las contundentes.Rate it:

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artículo definidoTipo de artículo cuya función es indicar que la palabra a la que acompaña debe tomarse como algo de lo que ya se tenía noticia, como referencia a su clase general, o como un miembro específico de su clase. Los artículos definidos en español son: el, la, los, las.Rate it:

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artículo determinadoTipo de artículo cuya función es indicar que la palabra a la que acompaña debe tomarse como algo de lo que ya se tenía noticia, como referencia a su clase general, o como un miembro específico de su clase. Los artículos determinados en español son: el, la, los, las.Rate it:

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artículo indefinidoTipo de artículo cuya función es indicar que la palabra a la que acompaña debe tomarse como información nueva, no definida, o como un miembro cualquiera de su clase general. Los artículos indefinidos en español son: un, una, unos, unas.Rate it:

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artículo indeterminadoTipo de artículo cuya función es indicar que la palabra a la que acompaña debe tomarse como información nueva, no definida, o como un miembro cualquiera de su clase general. Los artículos indeterminados en español son: un, una, unos, unas.Rate it:

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as a ruleIn general; most often.Rate it:

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at largeIn general; as a whole.Rate it:

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au dire de tout le mondeAccording to what everybody says; According to the general opinion.Rate it:

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big talkMajor topic of conversation; current gossip.Rate it:

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blanket termA word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things. The degree of relation may vary. Blanket terms often trade specificity for ease-of-use; in other words, a blanket term by itself gives little detail about the things that it describes or the relationships between them, but is easy to say and remember. Blanket terms often originate as slang, and eventually become integrated into the general vocabulary.Rate it:

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blue noteNotes added to the major scale for expressive quality in jazz and blues music, particularly the flatted third, fifth and seventh.Rate it:

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blue stateA state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.Rate it:

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bread-and-butterA general saying used to ward off bad luckRate it:

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brick and mortarBuildings and property for the conduct of business, particularly in the sale of retail goods to the general public. (Used to contrast an Internet-based sales operation that lacks customer-oriented store fronts and a "traditional" one for which most capital investment might be in the building infrastructure.) [since the mid-1990s]Rate it:

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broad strokesMajor features or key points; outline.Rate it:

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bulk billTo invoice the government or insurer, and not the patient, for medical expenses incurred at a general practitioner or other medical service provider.Rate it:

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bulk billingThe process whereby a general practitioner or other medical service provider charges the government for medical expenses incurred by a patient.Rate it:

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can't see the forest for the treesTo miss the major things while only seeing the minor details; to overlook the entire situation due to focusing on small aspectsRate it:

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captain of industryA prominent business person who owns or is the highest-ranking executive of one or more major firms, especially one who has considerable wealth and influence.Rate it:

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caviar to the generalSomething of quality unbefitting those who possess it.Rate it:

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ceterum censeoA formulaic expression used to end a speech by reinforcing one, often unrelated, major view.Rate it:

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Chips are DownA certain situation is getting serious and required immediate attention to escape any major issue or problemRate it:

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class warfareThe efforts of levelers promoting a greater financial contribution from the rich for the general benefit of the massesRate it:

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classicum or tuba canit ad praetoriumthe bugle, trumpet sounds before the general's tent.Rate it:

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Clear the DecksTo manage way for a major project and it can be only possible if the minor details are addressed properlyRate it:

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colon irritableTrastorno de los movimientos musculares del intestino grueso, acompañados de dolor, meteorismo, estreñimiento y diarrea. Su origen es desconocido, pero en general se supone que es debido a una mala alimentación o debido a causas sicológicas.Rate it:

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common nameThe name by which a species is known to the general public, rather than its taxonomic or scientific name.Rate it:

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CQDSOS, general distress callRate it:

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cry me a riverAn admonishment, reminder, chiding, demand or ejaculation addressed to an individual whom evinces sadness. seemingly suffers disappointment, disillusionment, distress, and renders a general resentment toward the people in this world with a constant flow of tears.Rate it:

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culo de polloDícese "culo de pollo" en la región caribeña del golfo de Urabá al fenómeno meteorológico cuya nube central tiene la forma del culo de un pollo invertido, es decir con la punta hacia abajo, con vientos huracanados circulando en sentido ciclónico al interior del meteoro, asociado a fuertes lluvias y a una baja de la presión atmosférica al nivel del mar, cuya duración varía entre los treinta minutos y las tres o cuatro horas. Fenómeno habitual entre abril y noviembre, el rumbo general de estos meteoros en la zona indicada suele ser de sur a norte y su extensión puede variar de apenas algunos kilómetros hasta varias decenas de millas náuticas.Rate it:

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cut of one's jibSomeone’s general appearance or the implications thereof, especially in relation to making an impression or one’s style..Rate it:

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devil is in the detailsThe specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.Rate it:

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dieFollowed by from. General use, though somewhat more common in medical or scientific contexts.Rate it:

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dieFollowed by of. General use.Rate it:

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Diputación general de los ReinosCuerpo de diputados de las ciudades con voto en Cortes.Rate it:

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don't think twice!In general; A strongly worded. forcefully delivered non-military admonishment to another individual of equal or unequal rank for immediate unquestionable immediate physical action, acceptance of proposal, signature of instant acceptance, 'second the motion'! 'jump the gap', 'sever the line', 'jump overboard'!, "BAIL-OUT!",Rate it:

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éclairA small chocolate-covered creme-filled pastry puff in a general oblong shape, typically larger than the miniature French version.Rate it:

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Eddie would goSaid of challenging surfing conditions or a challenging wave or challenges in general. Used as an encouragement or as a general comment on difficulty or dangerRate it:

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ejusdem generisA canon of construction holding that when a general term follows a list of particular terms, the general term only applies to things similar to the particular terms. For example, in the list "sun, moon, and other large objects", the phrase "other large objects" only includes celestial bodies, not houses and elephants.Rate it:

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et ta sœurExpression qui est en général une réponse agressive à quelqu’un qui pose une question jugée indiscrète, ou utilisée pour marquer un doute à ce qui est dit.Rate it:

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être sur le tapisTo be the subject of general conversation; To be broached.Rate it:

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