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a closed mouth gathers no feetOne who does not speak can be certain he won't say anything embarrassing.Rate it:

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a fool and his money are soon partedIt is easy to get money from foolish people, especially rich ones.Rate it:

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a goose has wandered onto one's midsection.To experience a warm and fuzzy feeling inside ones chest; to feel content and happy.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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a quick drop and a sudden stopA fall to one's death, especially by hanging.Rate it:

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ad pedes alicuius accidereto fall at some one's feet.Rate it:

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ad pedes alicuius se proicere, se abicere, procumbere, se prosternereto throw oneself at some one's feet.Rate it:

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age before beautyA phrase said to allow older people to go before younger ones.Rate it:

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at the feet ofUsed other than as an idiom: Situated near the feet of.Rate it:

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at the feet ofAs a disciple, student, subordinate or worshiper of.Rate it:

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beat feetTo run.Rate it:

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beat feetTo flee.Rate it:

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beat one's swords into ploughsharesTo refrain from doing aggressive activities and to do peaceful ones.Rate it:

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bite to eatA snack or quick meal.Rate it:

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Bite Your TongueTo hold ones words or to have control over what one is willing to say, to being ashamed of something that has been said or trying not to say itRate it:

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bowl a googlySomething unexpected, underhand or requiring a quick reaction or correction.Rate it:

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brush downUsed other than as an idiom: see brush, down. To remove something with a brush, or ones hands using a downward brushing motion.Rate it:

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CAVOKAcronym of Ceiling and visibility OK., sometimes alternatively interpreted as "Clouds and Visibility OK", a weather status report for pilots when visibility is at least 10 kilometres, there are no clouds below 5000 feet or minimum sector altitude, and there is no current or forecast significant weather such as precipitation.Rate it:

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ce qui vient de flot s'en retourne de maréeFortune is as quick in going as in coming. Rate it:

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ce reproche l'a piqué au vifThat reproach stung him to the quick.Rate it:

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cet homme a mauvaise tête et bon cœurThat man is quick-tempered, but kind-hearted.Rate it:

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cet homme-là est bien tombéThat man has fallen on his feet; That man has applied to the right person (or, ironic), to the wrong person.Rate it:

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cette marchandise est d'une bonne défaiteThese goods have a quick sale.Rate it:

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cheat sheetAny summary or quick reference used as a shortcut or reminder, a crib sheet.Rate it:

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chose qui plaît est à moitié vendueGood wares make quick market; Please the eye and fill the purse.Rate it:

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cinq à septquick afternoon trystRate it:

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close to homeAffecting people close to, or within, ones family circle.Rate it:

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Cold FeetHaving a second thought while making a decision, lack of confidence or having fear of taking some daring stepRate it:

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cold hands, warm heart; dirty feet, no sweetheart!A few old timer's "fun" way to compliment a lady & to find out if she could be courted.Rate it:

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cover one's feetto lower one's garment, especially to urinate or defecate.Rate it:

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cracked me upTo break ones solemnity, reservedness, seriousness.Rate it:

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crash courseA quick, intense course of learning, especially one which is informal or hurried.Rate it:

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Cut to the QuickTo hurt someone in a grave manner; to act cold or unkindRate it:

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cut to the quickTo hurt a person deeply, especially emotionally.Rate it:

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cut to the quickTo get to the most essential idea or point.Rate it:

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cut to the quickUsed other than as an idiom: see cut, quick.Rate it:

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dogsFeet.Rate it:

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dogs barkFeet hurt.Rate it:

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don't zig when you should zag, once you find true love.Make the right steps and not the wrong ones when you have someone who loves you and/or you are in a relationship, in order to keep love and not lose it.Rate it:

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dot the i's and cross the t'sTo take care of every detail, even minor ones; To be meticulous or thorough.Rate it:

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double tapA tactical shooting technique of pulling the trigger of a weapon twice in quick succession to deliver two shots to the same target zone.Rate it:

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drag one's feetTo procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.Rate it:

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drive-by mediaMedia that provides broad or misleading statements in quick succession without context or explanation.Rate it:

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et que ça sautemake it snappy! snap it up! chop-chop! move it! be quick about it!Rate it:

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Face the MusicTo confront the consequences of ones decisions and actions, or to accept the responsibility of one’s actionsRate it:

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feather one's nestTo achieve benefits, especially financial ones, by taking advantage of the opportunities with which one is presented; to amass a comfortable amount of personal wealth.Rate it:

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feet firstIn the manner of a deceased person (i.e., dead).Rate it:

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feet firstWith the feet preceding the rest of the body.Rate it:

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Feet of ClayA hidden flaw in one’s characterRate it:

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feet of clayTo say that someone, who appears strong or invincible, in fact has a hidden weak point which could cause their fall.Rate it:

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