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"a glass of water quenches your thirst, a whole sea drowns you."GlassRate it:

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à qui mal veut, mal arriveHarm watch, harm catch; Curses, like chickens, come home to roost.Rate it:

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assidēre aegroto (Liv. 25. 26)to watch by a sick man's bedside.Rate it:

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bunk offWe all bunked off school yesterday to watch the football.Rate it:

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ce verre de bière m'a coupé les jambesMy legs feel shaky after that glass of beer.Rate it:

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celui qui sème le vent récolte la tempêteHe who sows the wind reaps the whirlwind; Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.Rate it:

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custodias agere in valloto keep watch on the rampart.Rate it:

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drink toTo raise one's glass as a toastRate it:

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falling glassThe wall-hung mercury barometer utilized in the days of sail presented approximately thirty inches of height level of the mercury in it's glass tube in fair weather. When a vessel sailed into a barometric Low Pressure region, the mercury level became lower and tended to indicate the presence of oncoming thunderstorms, gales, or a possible hurricane.Rate it:

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fish glassViewing device with glass at one end for surface-viewing of fish underwater.Rate it:

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glass ceilingAn unwritten, uncodified barrier to further promotion or progression, in employment and elsewhere, for a member of a specific demographic group.Rate it:

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glass-half-emptypessimisticRate it:

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glass-half-fulloptimisticRate it:

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gongoozleTo leisurely watch the passage of boats, from the bank of a canal, lock or bridge.Rate it:

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heart of glassA very fragile romantic state.Rate it:

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il a accroché sa montre (pop.)He has “popped” his watch.Rate it:

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il est aux aguetsHe is on the watch; He is in ambush. Rate it:

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keep a close watchto pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.Rate it:

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keep a close watch onTo pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.Rate it:

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keep an eye onTo watch and pay attention to.Rate it:

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keep an eye outTo watch for, look for, or search for.Rate it:

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keep one's eyes peeledTo watch closely; to look for.Rate it:

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keep tabs onTo monitor; to keep track of; to watch.Rate it:

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keep watchTo guard; to watch over someone or something.Rate it:

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look afterTo watch or protect; to keep safe.Rate it:

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look onTo watch; to observe.Rate it:

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looking glassmirrorRate it:

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Man On The Roof!Depression Daze "Warning" in a Social Gathering or 'Knot of Male Conversationalists' of proximity of A Lady Within Earshot, So "Watch Your Filthy Language!"Rate it:

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Mexican breakfastA breakfast consisting of a cigarette and a glass of water, supposedly because that is all Mexicans can afford.Rate it:

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mind outlook out; watch out; be vigilantRate it:

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Mind Your P's and Q'sTo pay full attention to the exact details, watch your manners, to behave carefully, to show good mannersRate it:

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mon chien est de bonne gardeMine is a good watch-dog.Rate it:

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neighbourhood watchIn Britain, a local crime-prevention scheme. Under police supervision, groups of residents agree to increase watchfulness in order to prevent crimes such as burglary and vandalism in their area.Rate it:

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night outSpending the evening away from one's usual residence. The phrase typically implies going to a restaurant, going to watch entertainment, or other types of urban nightlife, starting from about 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and lasting until approximately 11:00 pm or later.Rate it:

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on one's watchDuring the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility.Rate it:

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people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stonesDo not criticize others if you have weaknesses yourself.Rate it:

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People Who Live in the Glass House Shouldn't Throw StonesYou should not point fingers at other and first look at yourselfRate it:

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pour outTo serve a drink into a cup or glass.Rate it:

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put out feelersTo explore or watch for; ask around; investigate.Rate it:

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sa montre est au mont de piétéHis watch is at the pawnbroker’s. Rate it:

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see outTo continue something until completion; to watch an activity develop to a conclusion.Rate it:

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spectator sportSomething, especially a process or activity, which is a popular object of observation; an activity which a person prefers to watch rather than to participate in.Rate it:

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spy onTo secretly watch; to surveil.Rate it:

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stake outTo watch a location and/or people, generally covertly.Rate it:

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time you got a watchA phrase used to reply to the question what time is it?.Rate it:

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un verre de vin avise bien un hommeA glass of wine puts wit into a man.Rate it:

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under glassIn a greenhouse, a cold frame, or a similar structure; said of the propagation and growth of plants.Rate it:

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under glassIn a glass case, like an item in a museum.Rate it:

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under glassIn jail.Rate it:

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vitrineA glass-paneled cabinet or case, especially for displaying articles such as china, objets d'art, or fine merchandise.Rate it:

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