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first loveThe thing, place, or activity of which one is fondest; one's most fundamental interest or attachment.Rate it:

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first nightplay's openingRate it:

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first of allFirstly; before anything else.Rate it:

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first of neverA nonexisting day; a day that will never come.Rate it:

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first offFirstly; before anything else.Rate it:

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first port of callThe first place to go to start a process.Rate it:

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first rateSuperb, exceptional; of the best sort; very high quality.Rate it:

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first upFirstly; before anything else.Rate it:

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get to first baseTo get as far as kissing in sexual advances.Rate it:

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get to first baseTo get as far as the first phrase or milestone of a goal.Rate it:

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i bags first goAustralian children's expression of reserving the right to somethingRate it:

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in the first placeTo begin with; earlier; first; at the start.Rate it:

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iudicium exercere (vid. sect. V. 7, note The first...)to administer justice; to judge (used of criminal cases before the praetor).Rate it:

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let him that is without sin cast the first stoneAlternative form of let him who is without sin cast the first stoneRate it:

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let him who is without sin cast the first stoneOnly those who are faultless have the right to pass judgment upon others.Rate it:

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let me answer your last question firstA response given to a person who was asked multiple questions.Rate it:

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love at first sightan instantaneous attractionRate it:

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not if I see you firstUsed as a reply to see you, see you later, see you soon etc., implying that if the speaker sees the interlocutor first then the speaker will avoid the interlocutor.Rate it:

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not one's first rodeoNot the first time one has been in a particular situation; used to indicate past experience.Rate it:

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on a first-name basisHaving enough familiarity with another person to call them by their first name, as opposed to their surnameRate it:

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pinch and a punch for the first of the monthSaid the first day of a new month, accompanied by a pinch and a punch to the victim.Rate it:

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shoot first and ask questions laterTo act boldly.Rate it:

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shoot first and ask questions laterTo take action with serious consequences without delay, preserving the benefit of surprise by not providing indication of one's intent.Rate it:

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vectigalia exercere (vid. sect. V. 7, note The first...)to collect the taxes.Rate it:

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what was your first clueA riposte to someone who has just stated an obvious conclusion.Rate it:

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which do you want first, the good news or the bad news?An expression stated before having to share bad news (sometimes there is no good news)Rate it:

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women and children firstAn exhortation to follow the principle of removing women and children from danger before men.Rate it:

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all work and no play makes jack a dull boyToo much focus on one's career is often viewed unfavorably.Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.Rate it:

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bygones be bygones, and fair play for time to comeLet all past wrongs be forgotten, with a resumption of cordial relations.Rate it:

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play downTo make or attempt to make something seem less important, likely, or obvious.Rate it:

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play it by earTo do something by guessing, intuition, or trial and error; to react to events as they occur.Rate it:

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play the giddy goatto behave wildly, irresponsibly.Rate it:

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play upTo make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely or obvious; to showcase or highlight.Rate it:

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play with house moneyTo act as if or be in a situation that, no matter the outcome, there is virtually no significant downside or risk; commonly used to refer to using already won funds (gambled money, casino winnings, etc.) to finance an endeavor (or continue to gamble) such that there is no real, perceivable or potential lossRate it:

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When the Cat's Away, the Mice will PlayWithout the presence of authority, people will do as they please even of breaking the rulesRate it:

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you can't win if you don't playUnless or until you don't play , you cannot win .Rate it:

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Play Cat and MouseTo make someone fool by playing tricks, to annoy or tease someoneRate it:

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play aroundTo behave in a silly, or childish, or irresponsible way.Rate it:

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play it coolto act coolRate it:

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turn about is fair playMy business partner came up to Me the week before Halloween to notify that he was leaving for two weeks in Florida 'cause is wife was tired.Rate it:

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play upTo misbehave.Rate it:

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child's playSomething particularly simple or easy.Rate it:

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play one's cards rightTo act sensibly; to make the right moves.Rate it:

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play alongTo take part in a charade, deception, or practical joke.Rate it:

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play aroundTo work with in a non-serious manner.Rate it:

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play aroundTo engage in sexual practices outside of marriage.Rate it:

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play by earTo play guided by one's memory of the sound, rather than from a written score.Rate it:

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play to winTo make a special, determined effort to achieve general success or a particular goal, in life, in one's career, in negotiation, etc.Rate it:

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play with fireCommit one's self to do something extraordinary, dangerous, illegal, actions taken, lacking good judgement.Rate it:

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two can play that gameThe tactics and/or strategies of an enemy can be used against him.Rate it:

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