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captatio benevolentiaeUsed rhetorically to seek to win someone's sympathy or support by showing respectRate it:

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cat and mouseA relationship in which two parties closely monitor and challenge one another in a suspicious or self-protective manner, often because each party is attempting to gain an advantage over the other.Rate it:

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causam inferiorem dicendo reddere superiorem (λόγον κρείττω ποιειν) (Brut. 8. 30)to gain a weak case by clever pleading.Rate it:

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centuriam, tribum ferre (Planc. 49)to gain the vote of a century or tribe.Rate it:

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cheaters never prosperOne does not gain from cheating.Rate it:

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common touchThe personal quality of showing understanding of and sympathy for the concerns of ordinary people; rapport with and acceptance by ordinary people.Rate it:

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crescere ex invidia senatoriato profit by the unpopularity of the senate to gain influence oneself.Rate it:

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cry over spilled milkBecome needlessly upset over trivial reverses or losses, express resentment when others gain incidental items or are chosen instead of your being favored.Rate it:

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cry the bluesTo complain, especially in order to obtain sympathy for one's own purportedly sad situation.Rate it:

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cui bonoThe principle that the ultimate initiator of an action is likely the person who stands to gain from the action.Rate it:

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cut one's teethTo begin; to gain early experience.Rate it:

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daylightTo gain exposure to the open.Rate it:

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dog in the huntSomething to gain depending on the outcome; a position for which to campaign or cheer..Rate it:

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draw first bloodreferring to the first participant(s) in a game, contest, debate, etc. to gain an advantage over their opponent; to score first points in any competitionRate it:

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faire danser l'anse (or, le manche) du panierTo make dishonest profits on marketing (of servants); To gain a market-penny.Rate it:

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famam crudelitatis subire (Catil. 4. 6. 12)to gain the reputation of cruelty.Rate it:

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fatten upTo cause to gain weight by means of feeding.Rate it:

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feel forTo express sympathy for, to sympathise with.Rate it:

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fiddle withTo manipulate in order to gain something for oneself.Rate it:

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get a leg upTo gain some advantage; to get a head start.Rate it:

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get a leg-upFigure of speech. To gain control, manage, acquire, dominate, infinitely analyze.Rate it:

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get atgain access toRate it:

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get inTo enter a place; to gain access.Rate it:

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get in onTo gain participation in an activity, especially an attractive one.Rate it:

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get one's foot in the doorTo initiate contact or a relationship; to gain access, especially to an entry-level job.Rate it:

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get to grips withTo gain an understanding (of something).Rate it:

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gratiam inire ab aliquoor apud aliquemto gain a person's esteem, friendship.Rate it:

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gratiam inire apud aliquem, ab aliquo (cf. sect. V. 12)to gain some one's favour.Rate it:

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hard nut to crackA place, opportunity, etc. to which it is difficult to gain entry.Rate it:

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hulk outTo gain significant muscle mass from exercise.Rate it:

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il fait l'âne pour avoir du sonHe simulates stupidity to gain some material advantage.Rate it:

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il n'y a pas de petits profitsChaque gain est important.Rate it:

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in gratiam alicuius venireto gain a person's esteem, friendship.Rate it:

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instinctIchigo, what's the difference between a king and his horse? I don't mean kiddy shit like "One's a person and one's an animal" or "One has two legs and one has four." If their form, ability and power were exactly the same, why is it that one becomes the king and controls the battle, while the other becomes the horse and carries the king?! There's only one answer. Instinct! In order for identical beings to get stronger and gain the power they need to become king, they must search for more battles and power! They thirst for battle, and live to mercilessly, crush, shred, and slice their enemies! Deep, deep within our body lies the honed instinct to kill, and slaughter our enemies! But you don't have that! You don't have those pure, base instincts! You fight with your brain. You try to defeat your enemies with logic! And it doesn't work! You're trying to cut them with a sheathed sword! That's why you're weaker than me, Ichigo!Rate it:

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join the clubAn expression of sympathy for a shared experience.Rate it:

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kill the goose that lays the golden eggsTo seek short term gain at the sacrifice of long term profit.Rate it:

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kiss someone's assTo flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinion to gain their favorRate it:

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lead outA race tactic, used to set up a rider for a sprint finish, in which one rider on a team will ride at a very high rate of speed with a teammate following directly behind in his slipstream thus enabling the following rider to gain speed without expending as much energy as he normally would. See drafting.Rate it:

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live and learnAn exhortation to gain knowledge from living experiences. Commonly used after an accident or misfortune to indicate a moral lesson.Rate it:

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lo sientoIt means "I am sorry" in the sense of apology or sympathy.Rate it:

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log inTo gain access to a computer system, usually by providing a previously agreed upon username and password.Rate it:

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make a name for oneselfTo gain fame.Rate it:

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make one's handTo gain advantage or profit.Rate it:

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misericordiam implorareto implore a person's sympathy, pity.Rate it:

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Nothing Ventured, Nothing GainedIf you don’t take a risk, you’ll not get any reward, if you don’t try something, you won’t get any gainRate it:

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obtenir une bourse au lycéeTo gain an exhibition (or, scholarship) at a public school.Rate it:

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offer one's condolencesTo offer sympathy to someone.Rate it:

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omnis humanitatis expertem esseto be absolutely wanting in sympathy.Rate it:

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pack on the poundsTo gain weight, especially as a result of vigorous or excessive eating.Rate it:

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pile onto gain (weight) quickly.Rate it:

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