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'tis an ill wind that blows no goodSimilar to "every cloud has a silver lining" or "one man's gain is another's loss". This expression appeared in John Heywood's 1546 proverb collection and remains so well known that it is often shortened. (www.dictionary.com}Rate it:

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a hundred and ten percentThe exertion of more than seems possible, hence 110%, not 100%, the usual maximum amount possible.Rate it:

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a vero non abhorrereto be probable.Rate it:

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add insult to injuryTo further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.Rate it:

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all outusing maximum effortRate it:

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an umbrella policyReference insurance terminology. An additional protection beyond the basic policy to cover the unusual, the vastly unpredictable, in a loss or damage incident.Rate it:

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at a lossBelow the cost or price of purchase.Rate it:

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at a loss for wordsHaving nothing to say; stunned to the point of speechlessness.Rate it:

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balls to the wall(With) maximum effort or commitment. [since the 1960s]Rate it:

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

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bargain awayTo dispose of in a bargain, usually with a sense of loss or disadvantage.Rate it:

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bid fairseem probableRate it:

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bid fairseems probableRate it:

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blind side someoneTo injure, reveal shared private information or cause financial or personal loss through disloyalty or actions which hurt or disappoint.Rate it:

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brain-deadHaving an irreversible loss of brain function and cessation of brain activity.Rate it:

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bring (one's) a-gamerefers to bringing maximum effort, focus and undeniable commitment; an encouragement to do your best with no excuses; giving it your allRate it:

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bring it weakTo fail to accomplish an accomplishable task or to make an attempt at less than maximum effort; to "half-ass" or "fake the funk".Rate it:

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brown outTo experience a partial loss of vision having the characteristics of a brownout, to suffer a brownout.Rate it:

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c'est la goutte d'eau qui fait déborder le vaseLe maximum de ce qui pouvait être supporté a été dépassé.Rate it:

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cash inTo profit from; to use an opportunity to maximum advantage, especially financially.Rate it:

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cette perte nous coupe bras et jambesThis loss cripples us entirely.Rate it:

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chances areIt is likely that, it is probable that.Rate it:

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chip shotA shot in which the ball is kicked from underneath with accuracy but with less than maximum force, to launch it high into the air in order either to pass it over the heads of opponents or to score a goal.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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damno afficito suffer loss, harm, damage.Rate it:

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damnum (opp. lucrum) facereto suffer loss, harm, damage.Rate it:

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damnum compensare cum aliqua reto balance a loss by anything.Rate it:

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damnum or detrimentum sarcire (not reparare)to make good, repair a loss or injury.Rate it:

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dead lossAn absolute or total loss.Rate it:

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detrimentum capere, accipere, facereto suffer loss, harm, damage.Rate it:

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easy come, easy goEasily won and easily lost; usually said when resigned to a loss.Rate it:

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failure to thriveAbnormal weight loss, malaise.Rate it:

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failure to thriveInstances of poor physical growth or of abnormal weight loss.Rate it:

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fall from graceThe loss of one's current social position, prestige, status, power, etc.Rate it:

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flat chatAt maximum capability or speed.Rate it:

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floor itTo depress the accelerator to the maximum extent.Rate it:

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full blastMaximum capacity or effort.Rate it:

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full speed aheadA command, especially on military vessels, to move forward at maximum speed.Rate it:

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full speed aheadMaximum effort without reservations or delay.Rate it:

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give 110%Make the maximum possible effortRate it:

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give 110%25Make the maximum possible effort.Rate it:

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go for the goldTo attempt to achieve the maximum reward or result in an endeavor.Rate it:

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go largeTo enjoy oneself to the maximum.Rate it:

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go the distanceTo participate in a boxing match for its maximum number of rounds.Rate it:

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go through the roofA dramatic physical or emotional reaction or tirade to any of these. A disappointment, a great omission or error, an unnecessary loss due to inattention or carelessness.Rate it:

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good riddanceUsed to indicate that a departure, or loss is welcome.Rate it:

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haert droppedRichard Dana's heart dropped upon learning of the tragic loss of his friend Miramar!Rate it:

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hold that thought a momentIn conversation which flows rapidly and is complicated or heavily detailed, one' may be asked to retain the just spoken remark so as to avoid confusion and loss of reasoned progress in the matter at hand.Rate it:

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hold this lUsed to make fun of someone when they say/do something stupid; they take a "L" or a "Loss"Rate it:

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id quod maximum, gravissimum estthe main point.Rate it:

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