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à la guerre comme à la guerreOne must take things as they come; We must take the rough with the smooth.Rate it:

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a rolling stone gathers no mossA person who never settles in one place will never be successful.A person who does not keep active will grow mouldy.Rate it:

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beat one's head against a stone wallTo waste effort on a futile project.Rate it:

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Can't Get Blood from a StoneTo be unable of doing impossible things,Rate it:

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Carved in StoneUnchangeable, permanently determined on opinion or decision,Rate it:

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carved in stoneUnchangeable.Rate it:

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Cast the First StoneTo be first to blame or criticize someone, to lead the scolding over offenderRate it:

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cast the first stoneTo act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing that one is blameless.Rate it:

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deaf as a doorpostStone deaf.Rate it:

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deaf as a poststone deaf (unable to hear at all)Rate it:

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donner à quelqu'un un pourpoint de pierreTo give any one a stone doublet; To imprison any one.Rate it:

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donner de la tête contre le murTo hit one’s head against a stone wall.Rate it:

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even keelA situation in which the boat is level and balanced for a smooth ride.Rate it:

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faire d'une pierre deux coupsTo kill two birds with one stone.Rate it:

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faire flèche de tout boisTo use every means to accomplish an end; To leave no stone unturned.Rate it:

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get blood from a stoneTo do something difficult, frustrating, or pointless.Rate it:

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get blood out of a stoneTo do something difficult, frustrating, or pointless.Rate it:

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heart of stoneA stonehearted character, stern or cruel nature.Rate it:

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hit two targets with one arrowSynonym of kill two birds with one stoneRate it:

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honey-mouthedHaving a sweet and smooth voice; eloquent.Rate it:

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honey-mouthedHaving a sweet and smooth voiceRate it:

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il a employé le vert et le sec pour y parvenirHe left no stone unturned to secure success.Rate it:

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il faut prendre le bénéfice avec les chargesOne must take the rough with the smooth.Rate it:

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il tirerait de l'huile d'un murHe would skin a flint, get blood from a stone. Rate it:

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interpret awayto smooth out undesired concepts and teachings in a text, often one of fundamental importance to a religion or ideology, by interpreting that text contrary to its spirit or original meaningRate it:

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Kill Two Birds with One StoneTo achieve or carry out two things with one effort, to do two things in one actionRate it:

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kill two birds with one stoneTo solve two problems at once.Rate it:

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knife-edgeA piece of steel sharpened to an acute edge or angle, and resting on a smooth surface, serving as the axis of motion of a pendulum, scale beam, or other piece required to oscillate with the least possible friction.Rate it:

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l'eau qui tombe goutte à goutte cave la pierreDropping water will wear away a stone.Rate it:

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la faim chasse le loup hors du boisHunger tames the lion; Hunger will break through stone walls.Rate it:

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leave no stone unturnedTo search thoroughly for something, looking in every conceivable place.Rate it:

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Leave No Stone UnturnedMake all efforts to accomplish any task or somethingRate it:

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leave no stone unturnedTo do a task very carefully and thoroughly, not missing any step.Rate it:

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let he who is without sin cast the first stoneAlternative form of let him who is without sin cast the first stoneRate it:

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let him that is without sin cast the first stoneAlternative form of let him who is without sin cast the first stoneRate it:

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let him who is without sin cast the first stoneOnly those who are faultless have the right to pass judgment upon others.Rate it:

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line upto put in alignment; to put in correct adjustment for smooth runningRate it:

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make life a stone grooveMeans to live a happy, adventurous, loving, enjoyable and overall fun-filled life to the fullest, as if each day was your last.Rate it:

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make upTo resolve, forgive or smooth over an argument or fight.Rate it:

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monkey wrenchA wrench with a smooth adjustable jaw to grip different sizes of nuts.Rate it:

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on ne peut prendre aux cheveux un homme raséOne cannot get blood from a stone. Rate it:

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once the toothpaste is out of the tube!Once the story is revealed, once the truth in the matter is revealed, the result is nothing can be reversed, the exposure is cast in stone.Rate it:

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peaches-and-creamOf facial complexion, smooth, with attractive yellow-pink coloring.Rate it:

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pierre qui roule n'amasse pas mousseA rolling stone gathers no moss.Rate it:

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pitTo remove the stone from a stone fruit or the shell from a drupe.Rate it:

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pitA seed inside a fruit; a stone or pip inside a fruit.Rate it:

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porcelain skinsmooth skinRate it:

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prick upTo apply an undercoat of plaster in order to create a smooth surface for the final coat.Rate it:

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remuer ciel et terreTo move heaven and earth; To leave no stone unturned.Rate it:

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rock alongTo progress in a smooth fashion.Rate it:

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