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velvet handcuffsGolden handcuffs: any arrangement designed to provide favorable benefits or pay so as to discourage a participant from wanting to leave it.Rate it:

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walls have earsThere is a risk of being heard, so pay attention to what you say.Rate it:

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look out! there's a car coming!Pay attention, otherwise you can be ran over.Rate it:

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attend toTo diligently work on; to pay attention to.Rate it:

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charity begins at homeyou should primarily pay attention to your own family needs, then care to the others.Rate it:

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check outTo pay the bill, and record one's departure, as from a hotel.Rate it:

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check outTo have one's purchases recorded and bagged at a supermarket, and pay for it.Rate it:

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spring forTo pay for; to offer money.Rate it:

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asleep at the wheelto not pay attentionRate it:

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listen upTo listen closely; to pay attention. Often used in the imperative.Rate it:

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ante upTo pay a fee necessary to play a game, typically a card gameRate it:

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keep a close watch onTo pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.Rate it:

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kiss up toTo pay false flattery to; to flatter in excess.Rate it:

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put downTo pay an initial amount of money on a large purchase.Rate it:

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square upTo pay back money that is owed.Rate it:

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toe the markYou Better 'Mind Your Business', Stick To The Essentials, Follow The Rules, Work With The Program, Pay Attention:Rate it:

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wouldn't give two hoots n a holler / ... two hoots and a hollerdefinition: it isn't worth much, or I wouldn't put much stock in it - it is not believable, or wouldn't pay attention to it.Rate it:

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hang onTo pay close attention.Rate it:

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Hit the BooksTo seriously pay attention to studies, be ready to go good for class with all work done carefully.Rate it:

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pick upTo pay for.Rate it:

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give one's left nutPay a very high price for something.Rate it:

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ne faites pas attention à ses menaces, autant en emporte le ventPay no attention to his threats, they are as light as air.Rate it:

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a la carteorder and payRate it:

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aes alienum dissolvere, exsolvereto pay one's debts.Rate it:

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alicui divinos honores tribuere, habereto pay divine honours to some one.Rate it:

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aliquem colere et observare (Att. 2. 19)to pay respect to, be courteous to a person.Rate it:

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aliquem divino honere colereto pay divine honours to some one.Rate it:

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an ounce of prevention can be worth a pound of cureWe tend to not pay attention to our Physical and mental health until there is pain present or choas has arrived. A little bit here and there foes a long way.Rate it:

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ante upTo contribute one's share of a payment, or to pay what is dueRate it:

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break a sweatJanuary 2008, The Age - Walkovers blaze a trail for women's equal-pay theory.Rate it:

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buy offto pay off, convince to refrain etc. by corrupt payment or other serviceRate it:

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c'est lui qui fait les sottises et c'est moi qui en paye la façonHe commits the mistakes and I have to pay for them.Rate it:

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calling cardA prepaid card or credit card, usually electronically readable, used to pay the charges when making a telephone call.Rate it:

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caution - slippery when wetWarning, often in the form of a sign, that people should pay attention when walking on a wet and slippery ground not to fall down and get injured.Rate it:

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cela est à ma chargeI have to pay for it; That falls on me.Rate it:

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cent ans de chagrin ne paient pas un sou de dettesWorrying will not pay your debts.Rate it:

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chip inTo make a contribution; help in a small way; especially, to pay for a part of something.Rate it:

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clear your conscienceAn apology, a return of a book, pay-up on a forgotten loan, an overt action, a harsh, undeserved criticism of a subaltern.Rate it:

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deadbeatOwes money but is unlikely to pay it backRate it:

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décoiffer (découvrir) st. pierre pour coiffer st. paulTo rob Peter to pay Paul.Rate it:

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faire (or, payer) rubis sur l'ongleTo pay to the last farthing.Rate it:

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fork outTo pay out, to hand overRate it:

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give faceTo honor; to pay respect.Rate it:

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give heedPay attention to.Rate it:

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go dutchTo pay for one's own food and bills, or split the cost, when eating at a restaurant or going out for entertainment.Rate it:

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go in one ear and out the otherFailed to pay attention.Rate it:

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God's workWork that is very important and necessary, especially that which receives little or no recognition or pay.Rate it:

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going dutchwhen a man and woman each pay for their portion of the bill; often used when on a date, but not necessarily.Rate it:

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golden handcuffsAny arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage participant from wanting to leave, especially to retain a choice employee.Rate it:

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heads upUsed as an informal warning, caution, or call for attention; pay attention!.Rate it:

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