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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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a stitch in time saves nineA little effort expended sooner to fix a small problem prevents it from becoming a larger problem requiring more effort to fix later; A little preparation can eliminate the need for repairs later; consistency (achieving a set rhythm) is better than trying to rush ahead.Rate it:

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after youA gesture, usually polite, urging another person to take a turn at something ahead of the speaker.Rate it:

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against the grainTo sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface.Rate it:

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ahead of one's timeShowing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.Rate it:

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ahead of the curveFigurative expression asserting a position in advance of a result, solution, position, or postulation:Rate it:

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ahead of the curveChanging before competitors.Rate it:

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ahead of the curveAbove average; generally performing well.Rate it:

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ahead of the gameHaving completed a task before it is due; ready, prepared, or anticipating.Rate it:

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allez-ygo ahead; go onRate it:

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ball upTo hunch over and pull in one's arms and legs.Rate it:

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be my guestDo as you wish; go ahead; help yourself; go for it!.Rate it:

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bread and pull it! or pullit; poulet?Means hard luck; don't complain; that is all there is.Rate it:

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catch upTo be reaching something that had been ahead.Rate it:

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center fieldThe part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and straight ahead left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher.Rate it:

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cook offTo pull the pin from a grenade and wait two or three seconds before throwing.Rate it:

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die Zelte abbrechento pull up stakesRate it:

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dragTo pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.Rate it:

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draw backTo pull something back or apart.Rate it:

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draw togetherTo cause to seek emotional support from each other; to cause to pull together or come together.Rate it:

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drop trowto pull down one's trousers (pants)Rate it:

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el que no transa no avanza"he who does not compromise, does not progress"; "he who does not cheat, does not get ahead"Rate it:

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Follow Your NoseIn straight direction, to go ahead straightRate it:

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fools rush in where angels fear to treadA person who does not plan ahead and think matters through becomes involved in risky or unfavorable situations which prudent people avoid.Rate it:

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forge aheadTo move forward quickly, or to make good progress with (especially a plan)Rate it:

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forge aheadpress onRate it:

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fouette, cocher!Fire away! Go ahead!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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Full Steam AheadTo move forward with full energy and strengthRate it:

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g'headContraction of go ahead.Rate it:

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get aheadattain successRate it:

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get ahead of oneselfTo focus excessively on one's plans or on prospective future events without paying adequate attention to the present.Rate it:

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get ahead of oneselfTo develop an opinion based on insufficient information or to take action prematurely.Rate it:

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get ahead of oneselfTo speak or write in a manner in which one makes points out of logical or chronological sequence.Rate it:

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Get This Show on the RoadGet something moving, step ahead and keep goingRate it:

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go aheadTo proceed; to begin.Rate it:

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go ahead.....make me stay!!A comical spin on the original phrase expressed by Clint Eastwood in the film entitled "Dirty Harry";.i.e. "Go ahead....make my day!!"Rate it:

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go wildGo ahead; do as you please used to grant permission for or to give endorsement of a suggestion or proposal, especially when the speaker is not interested in the outcome of the proposal.Rate it:

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have at itattempt, to go ahead, or to attack physically.Rate it:

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hike upTo lift; to tug or pull upwards.Rate it:

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hitch upTo pull or raise with a jerk.Rate it:

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il y a un point noir à l'horizonThere are breakers ahead.Rate it:

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j'ai barres sur luiI have an advantage over him; I have the whip-hand (the pull) over him.Rate it:

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je vous en prieplease do, go ahead, be my guest.Rate it:

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jemandem das Fell über die Ohren ziehento pull the wool over someone's eyesRate it:

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jemandem Sand in die Augen streuento pull the wool over someone's eyesRate it:

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jump the queueTo move into a queue ahead of others who have been waiting longer or that have a higher priority; push in.Rate it:

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keep upTo stay even or ahead.Rate it:

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knock oneself outTo go ahead; to do as one pleasesRate it:

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