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not for nothingFor an extremely good reason.Rate it:

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not outnot dismissed and having not retired.Rate it:

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not worth a plug nickelHaving no or almost no value; worthless.Rate it:

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nothing specialOrdinary, run-of-the-mill.Rate it:

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nous le savons de bonne partWe know it on good authority.Rate it:

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nous prendrons la clef des champsWe shall take the key of the street (i.e., run away).Rate it:

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null and voidHaving no legal validity, not enforceable legallyRate it:

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obliquo monte decurrereto run obliquely down the hill.Rate it:

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of all the gin jointsan expression of astonishment (and possibly of good or bad luck) at a coincidence, especially of seeing someone somewhere unexpectedly; A shortened version of, "Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine."Rate it:

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of one mindHaving the same viewpoint, opinion, or attitude; in agreement.Rate it:

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of that ilkHaving a name that is the same as the place where one lives.Rate it:

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of the same stripeOf the same kind; having the same opinion or viewpoint.Rate it:

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off balanceNot physical balanced; not having physical equilibrium.Rate it:

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off one's trolleyHaving gone mad; insane.Rate it:

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off the hookOf a telephone, having an open connection; not hung up.Rate it:

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old head on young shouldersAlternative form of good head on one's shouldersRate it:

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omnia de re publica praeclara atque egregia sentireto have the good of the state at heart.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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on a kickHaving a period of enthusiasm towards some activity.Rate it:

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on fireAchieving good results at a rapid rate.Rate it:

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on itIn full control and having full grasp of the situation.Rate it:

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on l'a frotté d'importance (or, comme il faut)He got a good drubbing.Rate it:

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on loge à pied et à chevalGood entertainment (accommodation) for man and beast.Rate it:

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on the bubbleHaving qualification for an event depend on the upcoming performances of other competitors.Rate it:

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on the down-low(of a male) Publicly identifying as heterosexual but secretly having sex with other men.Rate it:

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on the down-lowPublicly identifying as heterosexual but secretly having sex with other men.Rate it:

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on the lamRunning away, usually from the police; on the run.Rate it:

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on the side of the angelsFighting for or supporting that which is good, just, or benevolent.Rate it:

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on the streetWithout a home; without the means to afford good shelter.Rate it:

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on the wrong side of historyHaving policies or practices that are perceived as not progressive or enlightened; behaving in a manner that reflects out-of-date or disapproved opinions.Rate it:

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on wheelsHaving wheels affixed to the bottom, and so transportable.Rate it:

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open-armedHaving one's arms open and apartRate it:

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orfèvre en la matièreAn expert in the matter; a person with good judgment.Rate it:

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out of workUnemployed, or having nothing to do.Rate it:

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pack a punchTo have a swift and powerful effect or to be capable of having such an effect.Rate it:

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paint oneself into a cornerTo create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.Rate it:

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party toPrivy to; having knowledge of.Rate it:

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pave the road to hellTo lead to a disaster by acting with good intentions.Rate it:

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pay dividendsto bring about something good as a result of past effort or actions.Rate it:

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pay outTo slacken a rope by lengthening it; to allow a rope to run out.Rate it:

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peachy keenExtremely good, exactly right; all right. Often used in the negative or with an ironic or sarcastic connotation to mean the opposite.Rate it:

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peg itTo run away; to leg it; to scarper.Rate it:

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pencil-neckedHaving a very thin neck.Rate it:

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personal capitalGood reputation, credibility, or influence.Rate it:

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piquer des deux(lit.) To spur a horse with both heels; To gallop off at full speed; (fig.) To run very fast.Rate it:

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pognerto surprise, to run into, to find outRate it:

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por Dios benditogood Lord!, good heavensRate it:

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potty mouthThe characteristic of regularly using vulgar language, especially strong profanities; a person having this characteristic.Rate it:

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power chordA chord or combination of notes used in rock music and typically selected to sound good at high volume and high levels of distortion. Power chords make extensive use of intervals such as open fourths and fifths.Rate it:

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prêcher sept ans pour un carêmeTo do a great deal for little good.Rate it:

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