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vamp upTo make up; inventRate it:

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hell hath no fury like a woman scornedA woman will make someone suffer if they reject her.Rate it:

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kangaroo courtA judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding, or a group which conducts such proceedings, which is without proper authority, abusive, or otherwise unjust.Rate it:

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pep upTo make stronger or more interesting.Rate it:

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stand tallTo behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner, without retreating from confrontation, danger, or adversity.Rate it:

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flip offTo make a rude or obscene gesture at someone.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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bend over backwardsTo make a great effort; to take extraordinary care; to go to great lengths.Rate it:

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black outTo make dark.Rate it:

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in black and whiteExplicitly, in writing, clearly and without doubt or misunderstanding, without any grey areas.Rate it:

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airmailTo throw the ball well over a fielder's head where that fielder is unable to make a play on the ball.Rate it:

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bling outto make more shiny, attractive or elegant.Rate it:

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bread and butterthe main way you make your living; where the bulk of your money comes fromRate it:

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by handManually; without the use of automation or machines.Rate it:

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crap upTo ruin, botch, bungle; to make a mess of.Rate it:

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exit stage leftLeave the scene, and don't make a fuss.Rate it:

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for the askingWithout making any significant effort; freely; without monetary cost.Rate it:

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fresh startA new beginning, without prejudices.Rate it:

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go out of one's wayTo make an extra effort.Rate it:

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go to great lengthsTo make a major effort; to be very careful when doing something, especially to an extreme or excessive degree.Rate it:

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Hallmark momentA memorable moment or event, one which would make a poignant greeting card.Rate it:

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hot buttonThe principal desire that a salesman needs to "hit" in order to make a sale.Rate it:

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like water off a duck's backWithout immediate or lasting effects.Rate it:

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opposites attractpeople who are completely different make ideal partners.Rate it:

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Out of the Clear Blue SkyUnexpectedly, from nowhere, without any warningRate it:

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peep pixelsTo scrutinize a magnified digital photograph carefully in order to make a technical assessment of resolution and image quality.Rate it:

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play to winTo make a special, determined effort to achieve general success or a particular goal, in life, in one's career, in negotiation, etc.Rate it:

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run offTo leave someone without prior advice.Rate it:

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speak softly and carry a big stickDo not boast or utter verbal threats, but do make others aware that you are prepared to use physical force if necessary.Rate it:

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sweeten upTo make sweet to the taste.Rate it:

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touch woodTo make contact with wood to avert bad luck, in accordance with a folk practice.Rate it:

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walk off withTo make the strongest favorable impression in a theatrical or similar performance, in comparison to other performers.Rate it:

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hop upto make something, especially a machine, better (faster, bigger etc.)Rate it:

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keep one's eye on the ballMy ethos has always been to be very straight with people, tell it as it is. It doesn't often make people happy but I found that over a period of time it's better to be that way. So being straight, also being very focused on your objectives, keep your eye on the ball and not get deflected away from it.Rate it:

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take it like a manTo respond to pain, hardship, adversity, or emotional distress in a collected, aggressive, and typical or stereotypical masculine manner, especially without question, crying, complaining, or becoming emotionalRate it:

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boire secTo drink hard; To drink wine neat (without adding water).Rate it:

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bright-line ruleA clear-cut, easy to make decision.Rate it:

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buck upHurry up; make haste.Rate it:

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Buy a Pig in a PokeTo buy something immediately without even examining itRate it:

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carry the message to garciaTo perform a requisite task without having been informed specifically by what method to do so.Rate it:

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check your ego at the door!A direct, crisp, critical rejoinder to another, 'to leave their egoism without the room', {at the door}!Rate it:

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Clear As a BellAnything that can be understood easily and without any confusionRate it:

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déménager à la cloche de bois (fam.)To shoot the moon; To leave a house without paying one’s rent or one’s creditors.Rate it:

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do one's bitTo make an individual contribution toward an overall effort.Rate it:

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drive someone up the wallTo make a person very angry or bored; to infuriate.Rate it:

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faire avaler des couleuvres à quelqu'unTo say very humiliating things to a man who, on account of his inferior position, is obliged to put up with them; To make any one swallow a bitter pill.Rate it:

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fluff upTo make a gaffe or blunder.Rate it:

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free reinThe absence of constraints; freedom to make decisions.Rate it:

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full speed aheadMaximum effort without reservations or delay.Rate it:

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ginger upTo make something more interesting, fun, lively etc.Rate it:

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