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knocked into a cocked hatAn expression of such nature and composition so as to capture rapt attention, create an air of suspense, curiosity or mystery.Rate it:

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eternal triangleA relationship involving three persons (usually two women and one man or two men and one woman) among whom there are conflicting and competing attachments of a romantic or emotional nature.Rate it:

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smoke-filled roomA place where powerful people meet to decide a matter in secret, often of a political nature.Rate it:

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the three components of art are : 1. mere catharsis and cathexis, 2. (etc. )Cathexis : 2 major definitions, one being psychoanalytic in nature. Very rarely used in speech or in it's written form. Cathexis : what a fascinating word. Even the sound of it is unusual.Rate it:

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unknown quantityA person or thing whose nature or value is a mystery.Rate it:

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aliquid ad verum exprimereto make a copy true to nature.Rate it:

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animata (animalia) inanimaque (not inanimata)animate and inanimate nature.Rate it:

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animo forti esseto be brave by nature.Rate it:

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bad bloodAn inherited immoral or disturbed nature.Rate it:

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bad boyA man whose rebellious nature makes him attractive to women.Rate it:

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breed in the boneTo establish or ingrain firmly within someone's nature.Rate it:

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buddy upTo form small teams, especially pairs, often to reduce the likelihood of an individual suffering harm without being noticed or to suit the nature of a task to be accomplished.Rate it:

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bust a gutTo laugh vehemently or uncontrollably; Any reaction (to some news or a sudden change) which is furious, violent, or of an extreme nature; Also one of many similar euphemisms meaning to highly exert oneselfRate it:

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by the wayHis mother will be coming for dinner tomorrow, and, by the way, she volunteered to bring dessert.Rate it:

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by way ofPossessing the characteristics, nature, or standing of; in the state or condition of.Rate it:

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c'est bien l'enfant de sa mèreHe is the very image of his mother.Rate it:

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c'est un homme comme il en faudrait beaucoupI wish more men were like him (because of his straightforward or courageous nature).Rate it:

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chassez le naturel par la porte, il revient par la fenêtreOn ne peut pas changer la nature des choses comme le caractère.Rate it:

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Chip on Your ShoulderAlways ready to fight or get in some quarrel or having an aggressive and rude natureRate it:

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constituere, quid et quale sit, de quo disputeturto determine the nature and constitution of the subject under discussion.Rate it:

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de tout s'avise à qui pain faut (manque)Necessity is the mother of invention.Rate it:

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define the relationshipA modern phrase to describe when two people agree on the nature of their relationship - is it casual, serious, open etcRate it:

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dirty wordA word that is considered vulgar, not necessarily sexual in nature.Rate it:

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dirty workOne or more unpleasant tasks, assignments, or employment duties, especially those of a disreputable or illicit nature.Rate it:

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don't give me any of your guff!Depression Expression; "Don't Give Me Any Of Your Sassy, Back-Talk!"; "Don't 'Sass' ME!" "Don't Talk Back To Your Mother!"Rate it:

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eeny meeny miney moe(short version) a way of choosing someone or something by counting off items one by one until the last word falls on a person or item to the full rhyme which is: eeny meany miney moe catch a tiger by the toe if he hollers let him go eeny meeny miney moe Whichever item falls on the last word "moe" that's the one that is chosen, for example to be "it" to start a game or to choose sides for teams. There are only four words per line that count. The last line "eeny meeny money moe" was later replaced by My mother said to pick the very best one and you are not it" (all words count for one as each person (item) is tapped.Rate it:

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elle est ma tante à la mode de bretagneShe is my father’s (or, mother’s) first cousin; She is my first cousin once removed.Rate it:

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elles sont aux petits soins pour leur vieille mèreThey are all attention to their old mother.Rate it:

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errorem cum lacte nutricis sugere (Tusc. 3. 1. 2)to imbibe error from one's mother's breasts.Rate it:

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eye poppingSomething of such nature, beauty or appeal to the viewers, it is categorized as eye popping!Rate it:

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feel outTo try to ascertain a person's point of view, or the nature of a situation, by cautious and subtle means.Rate it:

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genetic lotterythe uncertain nature of inheritable genetic qualities, such as intelligence and looks.Rate it:

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grass widowA mother out of wedlock.Rate it:

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Heart of GoldHaving a big heart, generous, of extremely good natureRate it:

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heart of stoneA stonehearted character, stern or cruel nature.Rate it:

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hoc in sapientem non caditit is incompatible with the nature of a wise man; the wise are superior to such things.Rate it:

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horsetradingInformal negotiating, especially when complex or clever in nature.Rate it:

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il a trente ans, et cependant il vit aux crochets de sa mèreHe is thirty years old, and yet his mother has to keep him.Rate it:

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in and of itselfby itself; with respect to its intrinsic or inherent nature without consideration of extraneous factors; per se, intrinsically, inherentlyRate it:

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in omni re vincit imitationem veritasin everything nature defies imitation.Rate it:

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indignitas, atrocitas rei (Mur. 25. 51)the revolting nature of an action.Rate it:

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it is what it isThis thing has its own distinct nature; this thing is itself.Rate it:

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ita (ea lege, ea condicione) nati sumusthis is our natural tendency, our destiny; nature compels us.Rate it:

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l'erreur est humaineIl est de la nature de l’homme de se tromper.Rate it:

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la caque sent toujours le harengLa vraie nature d’une personne finit toujours par ressortir.Rate it:

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lay an eggThe act or performance which is substandard in one's capability. An act or performance which is substandard or below the typical level of one's usual production or output: An act, production or presentation of a noxious, negative, repulsive, boorish nature:Rate it:

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look the other wayDeliberately overlook something, especially something of an illicit nature. For example, They're not really entitled to a discount but the sales manager decided to look the other way .Rate it:

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mama's boyA male person, especially a young man or boy, who is overly attached to or influenced by his mother; a sissy; alternate spelling: Momma's boyRate it:

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more than flesh can standMore than human nature can endure.Rate it:

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natum, factum esse ad aliquid (faciendum)to be born for a thing, endowed by nature for it.Rate it:

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