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in bonam (malam) partem accipere aliquidto take a thing in good (bad) part.Rate it:

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in fidem recipere aliquem (B. G. 2. 15. 1)to take a person under one's protection.Rate it:

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in lineOn a queue; waiting one's turn for something.Rate it:

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in manus(m) sumere aliquidto take something into one's hands.Rate it:

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in meliorem spem, cogitationem aliquem inducere (Off. 2. 15. 53)to induce some one to take a brighter view of things.Rate it:

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in one's wildest dreamsMuch better than one could ever expect.Rate it:

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in portum philosophiae confugereto take refuge in philosophy.Rate it:

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in possessionem alicuius rei invadereto take forcible possession of a thing.Rate it:

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in re publica or in rebus publicis versarito take part in politics.Rate it:

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in shapeI guess I'd better get my room in shape if I have guests.Rate it:

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in the canHaving been shot and stored in a film can, or at the equivalent stage for a digital take.Rate it:

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integros defatigatis summittereto send fresh troops to take the place of those wearied with fighting.Rate it:

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iter facere(1) to take a journey, (2) to make, lay down a road (rare).Rate it:

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iureiurando aliquem adigereto make some one take an oath.Rate it:

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j'en fais mon affaireI will take the responsibility of the matter; I will see to it; I will take it in hand.Rate it:

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j'en lèverais la mainI would swear to it; I would take my oath to it.Rate it:

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j'en mettrais la main au feuI would swear to it; I would stake my life on it; I would take my dying oath about it.Rate it:

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j'y ai mis du mien, mettez-y du vôtreI have given way a bit, meet me half-way; I have done my share at it, now it’s your turn.Rate it:

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je la prendrai telle quelleI will take it just as it is.Rate it:

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je lui apprendrai à vivreI will teach him better manners (as a threat).Rate it:

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je mets cela en ligne de compteI take that into account.Rate it:

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je ne sais à quel saint me vouerI do not know which way to turn.Rate it:

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je ne sais si je suis dedans ou dehorsI do not know which side to take; I do not know whether I have made a profit or not.Rate it:

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je saurai en tirer partiI shall be able to turn it to account.Rate it:

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je vous en réponds!I will be bound it is; I should think so, indeed! You take my word for it.Rate it:

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join inTo participate, take part or get involved in something.Rate it:

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jump the gun!Take Premature Action:, Begin to run before the report of the starter's gun! Illegal actions:Rate it:

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king of the castleA children's game in which one player is located on something elevated and other players attempt to take his or her place.Rate it:

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knock on woodTo take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted my a presumptuous statement.Rate it:

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know what side of the bread your butter's onTo know who has the upper hand/power in a situation before you take on someone who can make your situation worseRate it:

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la garantía soy yotake my word for itRate it:

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la viande est cuite à pointThe meat is done to a turn.Rate it:

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laetitiam capere or percipere ex aliqua reto take pleasure in a thing.Rate it:

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lay toTo turn towards the wind so that the boat stopsRate it:

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le plus tôt sera le mieuxThe sooner, the better.Rate it:

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lean inTo proactively take charge of a situation; to be bold in exerting one's will in a situation.Rate it:

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leave well enough aloneDo not interfere, change, disturb, get involved or try to make a situation better because you might make a situation worse; (also known as "let well enough alone" "leave well alone and "let well alone")Rate it:

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lefty loosey, righty tightyA mnemonic used to recall the direction a spanner must turn to either tighten or loosen a bolt.Rate it:

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lentejas, si quieres las comes y si no, las dejastake it or leave itRate it:

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less is moreThat which is less complicated is often better understood and more appreciated than what is more complicated; simplicity is preferable to complexity; brevity in communication is more effective than verbosity.1855, Robert Browning, "Men and Women":Well, less is more, Lucrezia: I am judged.1954, "'Less Is More'," Time, 14 Jun.:The essence of Mies's architectural philosophy is in his famous and sometimes derided phrase, "Less is more." This means, he says, having "the greatest effect with the least means."2007, Gia Kourlas, "Dance Review: An Ordered World Defined With Soothing Spareness," New York Times, 3 Mar. (retrieved 22 Oct. 2008):The program, which features two premieresRate it:

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let the puppies breathetake your shoes off and let your feet (puppies) breatheRate it:

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librum in manus sumereto take up a book in one's hands.Rate it:

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lift offTo take offRate it:

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lighten someone's purseto take money from someone.Rate it:

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lights, camera, actionThe traditional cue to the members of a film crew at the beginning of a take.Rate it:

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listen afterTo take an interest in.Rate it:

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litteras perferre aliquoto take a letter somewhere.Rate it:

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live by the sword, die by the swordOne who uses violence can expect a violent response. It is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.(figuratively) One can expect dire outcomes from any vice; used to convey poetic justice.Rate it:

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look roundTo turn one's head to see what is behind oneself.Rate it:

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luff upTo turn towards the wind so that the sails flapRate it:

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