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a lie comes back sooner or laterYou can't run from a lie, it will return to you at some point.Rate it:

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a marathon is not a sprintThis means we need to pace ourselves—if we try to go too fast, we will run out of gas.Rate it:

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a purple patchBritish (Informal) a run of success or good fortune. "people expect him to score in every game now he's hit a purple patch."Rate it:

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against the run of playContrary to the flow of the game.Rate it:

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aller comme un chat maigreTo run like a lamplighter. Rate it:

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any oldAny, absolutely any, any typical, a run-of-the-mill.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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au bout du fossé la culbuteAt the end of the run comes the fall.Rate it:

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back upFor the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.Rate it:

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beat feetTo run.Rate it:

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break one's duckTo score one's first run in an innings.Rate it:

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brûler une station (une étape)To run through a station (or, a halting-place) without stopping.Rate it:

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center fieldThe defensive position in the outfield in the middle, typically played by a player that can run fast.Rate it:

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ces plantes sont montées en graineThose plants have run to seed.Rate it:

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charge downTo run towards something in an effort to stop it going forward.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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courir comme un dératéTo go like a shot; To run like mad.Rate it:

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cursu exanimari (B.G. 2. 23. 1)to run till one is out of breath.Rate it:

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cursum conficere in caeloto run its course in the sky.Rate it:

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daylightTo run a drainage pipe to an opening from which its contents can drain away naturally.Rate it:

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dead cat bounceA temporary recovery in the price of a financial instrument which has fallen rapidly and is expected to fall further in the long run.Rate it:

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diamonds are a girl's best friendA statement that suggests, while love is a luxury, material wealth (particularly jewellery) is more valuable in the long run.Rate it:

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drive inTo hit the ball or reach base in such a way that a run scores.Rate it:

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dry runA practice; a rehearsal.Rate it:

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dummy runA trial or practice before the real attempt.Rate it:

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equi consternanturthe horses are panic-stricken, run away.Rate it:

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faire la caneTo run away; To show the white feather.Rate it:

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flew the coopLeave in a rush, run from the scene, drive speedily away.Rate it:

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floor itto move (run, ride etc.) at full speedRate it:

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fly offto flee rapidly; to run away.Rate it:

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Fly the CoopTo move or leave secretly from a place or situation, to run away or get way or escapeRate it:

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fortunam periclitari (periculum facere)to run a risk; to tempt Providence.Rate it:

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game outTo run through scenarios to determine what will happen given certain decisions; to play out possibilities; to examine several ideas to come up with their likeliest end results.Rate it:

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go on the rampageTo behave violently or to riot; to get revenge; to go after someoneRate it:

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god works in mysterious waysExpressing confidence that a conundrum has a solution despite it not being apparent.Expressing that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.Person A: It seems that I'm about to be fired from my job.Person B: Well, God works in mysterious ways - maybe it'll be the kick you need to apply to university...Rate it:

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have the run ofTo have permission or freedom to move around throughout an area or to use something at will.Rate it:

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having a good run of itWhen something is going or has gone really well.Rate it:

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high-tail itTo hurry or run; often, to flee.Rate it:

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hightail itTo hurry or run; often, to flee.Rate it:

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hit a home runAccomplish a difficult task, design a spectacular approach, display an outstanding solution.Rate it:

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hold with the hare and run with the houndsTo oppose an action or behavior and yet engage in the same action or behavior; to be a hypocrite.Rate it:

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hold with the hare and run with the houndsTo remain neutral by attempting to placate two factions or both sides of a controversy.Rate it:

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home runSexual Intercourse.Rate it:

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home runbaseball termRate it:

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home runA success; especially, a popular success.Rate it:

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home runThe portion of a journey that ends at home.Rate it:

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home runA four-base hit, a homer.Rate it:

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hors ligneStanding out from the rest; Out of the common run; Beyond comparison; Incomparable.Rate it:

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hub-bubSet of disturbing circumstances, minor riot, loud talking.Rate it:

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il n'est pire eau que l'eau qui dortStill waters run deep.Rate it:

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