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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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above the saltOf high standing or honor.Rate it:

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ad arma concurrereto rush to arms.Rate it:

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attic saltpointed and delicate wit.Rate it:

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back to the salt minesResume work, usually with some reluctance. Resume a tedious task , usually with some reluctanceRate it:

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beat the rushto get somewhere first, or before a lot of other people -- such as going somewhere early in the morning.Rate it:

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below the saltCommon, vulgar; of low standing.Rate it:

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bum rushStorming into an establishment.Rate it:

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bum's rushForcible ejection from an establishment, as of a bum (hobo); someone trying to get you to leave abruptly (quickly).Rate it:

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coup de bourrea rush; a hurryRate it:

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covenant of saltA long-lasting agreement.Rate it:

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cum grano salisWith a grain of salt; with a bit of common sense and skepticism.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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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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grain of saltA bit of common sense and skepticism. Generally used in some form of to take with a grain of salt.Rate it:

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heave to and splice the main brace'Heave to and splice the main brace!' An old salt's invitation to shipmates in a shore side pub to drink-up and be merry!Rate it:

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il ne vaut pas le pain qu'il mangeHe is not worth his salt.Rate it:

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in medios hostes se inicereto rush into the midst of the foe.Rate it:

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lickety-splitA mad rush; right now!; in this instant:Rate it:

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mettre du sel sous la queue d'un oiseauTo put salt on a bird’s tail.Rate it:

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old saltA seasoned sailor, especially one who is hardy and forthright in manner.Rate it:

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pillar of salt genesis 19:26a stroke or thrombosisRate it:

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please pass the saltplease pass the saltRate it:

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rip alongTo rush headlong.Rate it:

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rub salt in someone's woundsTo make a painful situation even worse (even with the best of intentions).Rate it:

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rub salt in the woundTo make an injury feel worse.Rate it:

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rush hourThe times of the day when traffic jams are commonplace, due mainly to people commuting to or from work.Rate it:

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rush hourbusy travel periodRate it:

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rush inTo act quickly and without due thoughtRate it:

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rush offTo produce in great haste.Rate it:

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rush offTo leave in a hurry.Rate it:

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rush outTo release (a product) quickly.Rate it:

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rush outUsed other than as an idiom: rush out.Rate it:

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salt awayTo save or preserve (especially money) for future use.Rate it:

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salt in the woundSomething that increases someone's pain.Rate it:

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Salt of the EarthSomeone who is considered good, upright and nobleRate it:

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salt of the earthA decent, dependable, unpretentious person.Rate it:

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salt of the earthA most worthy person.Rate it:

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se démener comme un diable dans un bénitierTo rush about half-mad.Rate it:

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se proripere ex domoto rush out of the house.Rate it:

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sous (or, par) bénéfice d'inventaire1. (lit. in a legal sense) Without prejudice. 2. (fig.) Only to a certain point, conditionally, for what it is worth, with a pinch of salt.Rate it:

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step on it!A three word command to rush, move now, get with it quickly, respond immediately.Rate it:

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take offTo leave unexpectedly, blow the joint, leave in a huff, run out, evacuate, disband, abandon, rush away, fly the coop, jump the rails, jump the gun.Rate it:

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Take With a Grain of SaltTo be in a doubt about something; not to believe entirelyRate it:

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take with a pinch of saltNot take entirely seriously.Rate it:

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the salt of the earthwonderfulRate it:

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un coup de sangA rush of blood to the head.Rate it:

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vertu gît au milieuDo not rush into extremes.Rate it:

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where's the fireWhat's the big rush?Rate it:

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winning is no option, it's a rule.I came up with this walking past the new baseball field (Franklin Quest Field) that was being constructed in Salt Lake City Utah back around 1996 I believeRate it:

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