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a leopard cannot change its spotsOne cannot change one's own nature.Rate it:

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aliquid ad verum exprimereto make a copy true to nature.Rate it:

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animata (animalia) inanimaque (not inanimata)animate and inanimate nature.Rate it:

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animo forti esseto be brave by nature.Rate it:

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bad bloodAn inherited immoral or disturbed nature.Rate it:

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bad boyA man whose rebellious nature makes him attractive to women.Rate it:

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beast with two backsTwo people engaged in sexual intercourse.Rate it:

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Bite Off More Than You Can ChewTo take on something more than of its actual capacity, a person, who tries to accomplish too much, or is greedy by nature, or overconfident or too much motivated, taking more responsibility or task that a person can manageRate it:

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breed in the boneTo establish or ingrain firmly within someone's nature.Rate it:

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buddy upTo form small teams, especially pairs, often to reduce the likelihood of an individual suffering harm without being noticed or to suit the nature of a task to be accomplished.Rate it:

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bust a gutTo laugh vehemently or uncontrollably; Any reaction (to some news or a sudden change) which is furious, violent, or of an extreme nature; Also one of many similar euphemisms meaning to highly exert oneselfRate it:

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by way ofPossessing the characteristics, nature, or standing of; in the state or condition of.Rate it:

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c'est un homme comme il en faudrait beaucoupI wish more men were like him (because of his straightforward or courageous nature).Rate it:

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chassez le naturel par la porte, il revient par la fenêtreOn ne peut pas changer la nature des choses comme le caractère.Rate it:

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Chip on Your ShoulderAlways ready to fight or get in some quarrel or having an aggressive and rude natureRate it:

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constituere, quid et quale sit, de quo disputeturto determine the nature and constitution of the subject under discussion.Rate it:

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define the relationshipA modern phrase to describe when two people agree on the nature of their relationship - is it casual, serious, open etcRate it:

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dirty wordA word that is considered vulgar, not necessarily sexual in nature.Rate it:

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dirty workOne or more unpleasant tasks, assignments, or employment duties, especially those of a disreputable or illicit nature.Rate it:

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dyed-in-the-woolFirmly established in a person's beliefs or habits; deeply ingrained in the nature of a person or thing.Rate it:

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e pluribus unumA national motto of the United States of America, meaning "From many, one", or "out of many, one", referring to the integration of 13 independent colonies into one country, and that has taken an additional meaning, giving the pluralistic nature of American society from immigration.Rate it:

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eternal triangleA relationship involving three persons (usually two women and one man or two men and one woman) among whom there are conflicting and competing attachments of a romantic or emotional nature.Rate it:

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eye poppingSomething of such nature, beauty or appeal to the viewers, it is categorized as eye popping!Rate it:

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feel outTo try to ascertain a person's point of view, or the nature of a situation, by cautious and subtle means.Rate it:

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genetic lotterythe uncertain nature of inheritable genetic qualities, such as intelligence and looks.Rate it:

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Heart of GoldHaving a big heart, generous, of extremely good natureRate it:

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

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hoc in sapientem non caditit is incompatible with the nature of a wise man; the wise are superior to such things.Rate it:

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horsetradingInformal negotiating, especially when complex or clever in nature.Rate it:

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in and of itselfby itself; with respect to its intrinsic or inherent nature without consideration of extraneous factors; per se, intrinsically, inherentlyRate it:

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in omni re vincit imitationem veritasin everything nature defies imitation.Rate it:

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indignitas, atrocitas rei (Mur. 25. 51)the revolting nature of an action.Rate it:

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it is what it isThis thing has its own distinct nature; this thing is itself.Rate it:

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ita (ea lege, ea condicione) nati sumusthis is our natural tendency, our destiny; nature compels us.Rate it:

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knocked into a cocked hatAn expression of such nature and composition so as to capture rapt attention, create an air of suspense, curiosity or mystery.Rate it:

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l'erreur est humaineIl est de la nature de l’homme de se tromper.Rate it:

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l'habitude est une autre natureSe dit pour marquer la force de l’habitude, qui est souvent capable d’entraîner l’âme aussi bien que le penchant.Rate it:

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l'habitude est une seconde natureSe dit pour marquer la force de l’habitude, qui est souvent capable d’entraîner l’âme aussi bien que le penchant.Rate it:

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la caque sent toujours le harengLa vraie nature d’une personne finit toujours par ressortir.Rate it:

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lay an eggThe act or performance which is substandard in one's capability. An act or performance which is substandard or below the typical level of one's usual production or output: An act, production or presentation of a noxious, negative, repulsive, boorish nature:Rate it:

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let nature take its courseTo permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.Rate it:

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look the other wayDeliberately overlook something, especially something of an illicit nature. For example, They're not really entitled to a discount but the sales manager decided to look the other way .Rate it:

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more than flesh can standMore than human nature can endure.Rate it:

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natum, factum esse ad aliquid (faciendum)to be born for a thing, endowed by nature for it.Rate it:

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natura in omnium animis notionem dei impressit (N. D. 1. 16. 43)Nature has implanted in all men the idea of a God.Rate it:

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nature callsUsed to indicate that someone feels a need to urinate or defecate.Rate it:

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nature vs nurtureComparing innate skills with learned skills.Rate it:

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no prize for guessingUsed to form expressions emphasizing the unsurprising nature of what follows.Rate it:

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omnibus innatum est et in animo quasi insculptum esse deumbelief in God is part of every one's nature.Rate it:

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on all foursSimilar in nature or effect to something else; consistent.Rate it:

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