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success is a journey not an eventSuccess is a life long journeyRate it:

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suffragium ferre (vid. sect. VI. 4, note Not sententiam...)to vote (in the popular assembly).Rate it:

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supersedeo oratione (not dicere)I avoid mentioning...; I prefer not to touch upon...Rate it:

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talem vitae exitum (not finem) habuit (Nep. Eum. 13)such was the end of... (used of a violent death).Rate it:

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tempus (ita) fert (not secum)circumstances demand.Rate it:

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terra effert (more rarely fert, but not profert) frugesthe earth brings forth fruit, crops.Rate it:

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the map is not the territoryOur models of the world, and our sensations of the world, are not the true world.Rate it:

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the plural of anecdote is not dataanecdotal evidence is not adequate to prove somethingRate it:

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the silence of a lion is not that he is a fool but for determination and accuracy.To concentrate before making a job - isn't a weakness. As Lions, whom are fierce predators that often stalk their prey before attacking. Their attacks cause prey to panic and disperse, allowing the lions to isolate and attack a weaker or slower individual.Rate it:

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the world is not in need of opinions but prayers.The world is not in need of opinions but prayers. No opinion has changed the world so far, but a prayer can change everything, what is more powerful than praying to God? Don't argue with your enemies, don't argue with your friends, your children, your husband, your thoughts, your dreams, just pray.Rate it:

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those who will not when they may, when they will they shall have nay(archaic) One should take immediate advantage of an opportunity that may not be available later.Rate it:

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to be, or not to be, that is the questionfamous Shakespeare quoteRate it:

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to X or not to XIndicates hesitation towards doing X.Rate it:

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tragoedia or fabula Antigona (not Antigona trag. or fab.)the Antigone.Rate it:

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ubertas (not divitiae) et copia orationisa full and copious style of speech.Rate it:

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war comes in three factions: the brutalizers; the brutalized; the neutrals (not my fight).When war is thrust upon a nation by another belligerent nation, a neutral nation suffers a dilemma of the collective state conscience.Rate it:

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what notSomething of the kind, whateverRate it:

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why not ZoidbergCall of attention to something that is ridiculous.Rate it:

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work smarter, not harderIt's better to be wise than vigorous.Rate it:

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would not throw someone out of bedan understatement meaning one finds a person sexually attractiveRate it:

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“we are not in prehistory, but dinosaurs still exist.”DinosaursRate it:

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a method to one’s madnessThere is a reason, rational purpose, plan, or intention behind one’s seemingly crazy or absurd behaviorRate it:

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above one's stationOf higher social status than is suitable for one's position, standing or rank.Rate it:

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ants in one's pantsTo be sexually excited.Rate it:

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at the end of one's ropeOut of options; having no more options.Rate it:

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bite one's lipTo forcibly prevent oneself from speaking, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.Rate it:

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break one's backTo make a supreme effort.Rate it:

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bring (one's) a-gamerefers to bringing maximum effort, focus and undeniable commitment; an encouragement to do your best with no excuses; giving it your allRate it:

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button one's lipTo remain silent, especially in order to keep a secret or to avoid saying something inappropriate.Rate it:

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by the skin of one's teethBarely; closely; by a narrow margin; with nothing to spare.Rate it:

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can't put the words back into one's mouth fast enoughThis phrase is often said after someone said something they shouldn't have said as a way of conveying regret for having said it.Rate it:

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cash in one's chipsTo discontinue an activity, accepting whatever gains or losses one has incurred; to give up.Rate it:

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chase one's tailTo busily try to perform many tasks or to repeatedly revise one's plans, especially with inefficient use of one's time and limited results.Rate it:

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chip on one's shoulderA tendency to take offence quickly.Rate it:

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clear one's linesTo clear the ball away from a dangerous position.Rate it:

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clear one's nameprove someone's innocence; exonerateRate it:

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comfortable in one's own skinRelaxed and confident in one's manner of presenting oneself and interacting with others; conveying the impression that one has a clear, satisfying understanding of one's own abilities and situation.Rate it:

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contemplate one’s navelto excessively think or focus on one’s self or one’s own interests, concerns, or personal problems - usually to their detrimentRate it:

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cream in one's jeansTo ejaculate while wearing one's trousers.Rate it:

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cut of one's jibSomeone’s general appearance or the implications thereof, especially in relation to making an impression or one’s style..Rate it:

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eat one's own dog foodTo use or consume the economic goods or services that oneself is producing; to be part of a closed household economy.Rate it:

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eat one's wordsTo regret or retract what one has said.Rate it:

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fight one's cornerTo vigorously promote or defend one's interests, views, etc.Rate it:

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flip one's lidTo be explosively angry.Rate it:

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flip one's wigTo be very angry.Rate it:

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from the bottom of one's heartIn earnest; sincerely; with one's full feeling.Rate it:

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get high on one’s own supplyAs an idiom: to become overly confident or arrogant about one’s own hype, talk, image, abilities, ideas, products or accomplishments to the point of losing perspective and objectivity; letting (something) go to your headRate it:

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get off one's chestto relieve oneself by talking to someoneRate it:

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get one's fingers burntTo suffer relatively minor, adversive, and unexpected harm.Rate it:

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get one's freak onTo party.Rate it:

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