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chump changeA sum of money considered to be insignificant.Rate it:

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chump-changeOf or pertaining to something of little monetary value.Rate it:

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donner le changeTo put off the scent, to mislead.Rate it:

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for a changeAs a departure from the usual.Rate it:

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i wake up dreaming of a new day, i sleep thinking about how to change it.DreamingRate it:

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il a changé son cheval borgne contre un aveugleHe has changed for the worse; He has made a bad bargain.Rate it:

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je lui ai rendu le changeI paid him back in his own coin. Rate it:

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keep the changeAn instruction to a taxi driver, waiter etc. to keep the change from the amount handed over as a tipRate it:

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l'homme absurde est celui qui ne change jamaisThe wise man changes his opinion—the fool never.Rate it:

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loose changeA sum of money considered small or insignificant.Rate it:

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loose changeCoins of little value kept in one's pocket or bag.Rate it:

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on ne change pas les chevaux au milieu du guéOn ne change pas de personnel dans une passe difficile, périlleuse.Rate it:

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on ne change pas une équipe qui gagneQuand une combinaison, une équipe permet de réussir, il est préférable de laisser les choses ainsi de manière à reproduire ces succès.Rate it:

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plus ça changeThe more it changes, the more it's the same thing (sometimes loosely translated as the more things change, the more they stay the same).Rate it:

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plus ça changeAlthough the outward appearance may change, fundamentals are constant.Rate it:

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sea changeA profound transformation.Rate it:

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the more things change, the more they stay the sameA proverb making the observation that turbulent changes do not affect reality on a deeper level other than to cement the status quo.Rate it:

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vous ne me ferez pas prendre le changeYou will not impose upon me, put me on the wrong scent.Rate it:

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a little knowledge is a dangerous thingThe proverb 'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing' expresses the idea that a small amount of knowledge can mislead people into thinking that they are more expert than they really are, which can lead to mistakes being made.Rate it:

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a week is a long time in politicsIn politics, a lot of change can happen in a short space of time.Rate it:

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acknowledge the cornTo cop a plea; to admit to a small error but not a larger one.Rate it:

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banana republicA small country, especially one in Central America, that is dependent on a single export commodity (traditionally bananas) and that has a corrupt, dictatorial government.Rate it:

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baptism by fireA change in initial attitude or ideals through a traumatic situation.Rate it:

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bits and bobsA random assortment of things; small remaining pieces and things.Rate it:

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can't see the forest for the treesTo miss the major things while only seeing the minor details; to overlook the entire situation due to focusing on small aspectsRate it:

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creature comfortAny small item or detail that makes a person comfortable and at home.Rate it:

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crowd togetherTo push into an excessively small space; to pack tightly.Rate it:

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dans les petites boîtes les bons onguentsSmall parcels hold fine wares. Rate it:

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do a falling leaf maneuverExecute a special maneuver in a small aircraft which mocks a natural phenomenon.Rate it:

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don't be penny wise and pound foolishDon't be careful when it comes to spending small amounts of money, but careless when spending much larger amounts.Don't focus on minutiae and lose sight of the big picture; don't obsess over tiny inconsequential efficiencies while glaring inefficiencies are going on elsewhere.Rate it:

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hold somebody's handTo guide somebody through the basics or assist with excessively small details.Rate it:

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last strawA small addition to a burden which causes it to exceed the capacity.Rate it:

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Nantucket sleigh rideAn obsolete and dangerous method of whale hunting in which a small boat manned by rowers and a harpooner, or a series of small boats tied together, would be attached to a whale by means of a harpoon and would then be towed by the creature at high speed across the water's surface, until the whale eventually became exhausted.Rate it:

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ne'er cast a clout til may be outAdvice not to change from winter clothes to summer clothes until June, as there is often a sudden cold snap in May.Rate it:

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now you're talkingA phrase indicating agreement with a previously stated suggestion to change a course of action.Rate it:

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poachers gunA small bore shotgun hidden in a walking cane.Rate it:

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quiet the wavesA positive development, incident, action, minor miracle, change, reversal, retraction, in a situation and the possible positive effects.Rate it:

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Santa's workshopA busy, productive large or small work environment, populated by dedicated workers.Rate it:

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Sling HashTo serve as a waiter or waitress in small cheap restaurant and serving inexpensive and inelegant foodRate it:

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swallow the leekTo change one's mindRate it:

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tidy upTo make clean. In particular to make satisfactorily neat. Usually used to describe the straightening-out of a small room or small space.Rate it:

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where i'm at is not where i'm going to beYour current situation can always change as long as you work hardRate it:

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whistle-stopA small train station.Rate it:

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You Can't Teach an Old Dog New TricksMaking people change their habits or adjusting to new skills is impossible, It is very hard to make people change their waysRate it:

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zero hourThe set time for an action, event, vital decision, or decisive change to take place; the hour at which a planned military operation is scheduledRate it:

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a bright futureAn uplifting, reassuring, self fulfilling, confident outlook relative to a major change, opportunity, circumstance, windfall, inheritance, promotion which provides all elemental criteria for a bright future.Rate it:

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fly off the handlegetting angry for a small little thingRate it:

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a stitch in time saves nineA little effort expended sooner to fix a small problem prevents it from becoming a larger problem requiring more effort to fix later; A little preparation can eliminate the need for repairs later; consistency (achieving a set rhythm) is better than trying to rush ahead.Rate it:

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be in onTo be a party to a secret shared by a small group of people.Rate it:

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come aroundTo change one's mind, especially to begin to agree or appreciate what one was reluctant to accept at first.Rate it:

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