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written all over someone's faceVery obvious, from someone's facial expression.Rate it:

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written in someone's faceAlternative form of written all over someone's faceRate it:

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yank someone's chainTo tease someone; to lead someone on; to goad someone into overreacting.Rate it:

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21 gun saluteA British / Colonial practice of firing 21 artillery pieces or rifles as a way of honouring someone / something.Rate it:

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a bird of passageSomeone who never stays long in one place; a wanderer, like a swallow which migrates according to season.Rate it:

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à la cour du roi chacun pour soiEvery man for himself and the devil take the hindmost. Rate it:

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a magician never reveals his secretsA polite refusal by someone who has just done a magic trick to reveal how it works.Rate it:

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absence makes the heart grow fonderWhen someone or something is faraway, you realise how much you love (or miss) them or it.Rate it:

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ache forTo desire, or want something, or someone, very much.Rate it:

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Aha-ErlebnisAn "aha experience". An experience which gives a sudden insight, solution or answer to a problem that has troubled someone for some time.Rate it:

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are you feeling betterAsked to find out whether someone has recovered to some degree from past illness or unwellness.Rate it:

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as the fella saysas the saying goes; as someone once said, invoking the wisdom of the common man on the streetRate it:

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assume the mantleTo take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilites.Rate it:

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Babe in the WoodsSomeone, who is inexperienced in many matters of life and has the habit of trusting others very quicklyRate it:

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bad eggSomeone whose behaviour is reprehensible or irresponsible; a rogue.Rate it:

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be glad to see the back ofTo be glad to get rid of someone; to be glad someone has left.Rate it:

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Bite Off More Than You Can ChewTo take on something more than of its actual capacity, a person, who tries to accomplish too much, or is greedy by nature, or overconfident or too much motivated, taking more responsibility or task that a person can manageRate it:

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blind with scienceTo overwhelm someone with details in order to influence or mislead them.Rate it:

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blood is thicker than waterFamily relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.1866, Anthony Trollope, The Belton Estate, ch. 30,Blood is thicker than water, is it not? If cousins are not friends, who can be?circa 1915, Lucy Fitch Perkins, The Scotch Twins, ch. 5,The old clans are scattered now, but blood is thicker than water still, and you're welcome to the fireside of your kinsman!Rate it:

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bon appétitGood appetite; I hope you will enjoy your meal.Rate it:

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break a leg!This is a common English phrase that is used to wish someone good luck before they perform in a play or other event.Rate it:

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brebis comptées le loup les mangeCounting one’s chickens will not keep the fox off; If you count your chickens, harm will happen to them.Rate it:

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bring (one's) a-gamerefers to bringing maximum effort, focus and undeniable commitment; an encouragement to do your best with no excuses; giving it your allRate it:

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brush upTo review; to improve an existing but rusty or under-developed skill.Rate it:

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bum's rushForcible ejection from an establishment, as of a bum (hobo); someone trying to get you to leave abruptly (quickly).Rate it:

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by hook or crookWe will get it done.. The task at hand will be done regardless of the cost .. or the possibility of needing to steal other peoples things to do so.. Or the fact a need to associate with criminals/crimes may not be 'your' norm.. it will be doneRate it:

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c'est à vous de parlerIt is your duty to speak.Rate it:

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can't put the words back into one's mouth fast enoughThis phrase is often said after someone said something they shouldn't have said as a way of conveying regret for having said it.Rate it:

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charge upTo motivate, to instill someone with determination.Rate it:

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charm the pants off ofBe very impressed with someone or something that was said or done.Rate it:

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chip off the old blockSomeone who takes after their parent.Rate it:

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chip on one's shoulderA tendency to take offence quickly.Rate it:

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clear one's nameprove someone's innocence; exonerateRate it:

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crazy as all outdoorsA joking way of describing someone who is always getting into trouble from decisions they make.Rate it:

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curiosity got the better of meTo gain superiority, mastery, or an advantage over someone or something; to get control over someone or something.Rate it:

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cut any cornersDon’t take any shortcuts and produce shoddy workRate it:

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cut down to sizeDiminish the prestige or exaggerated importance of someone or something to reduce (them) to a suitable stature; To humble or humiliateRate it:

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cut of one's jibSomeone’s general appearance or the implications thereof, especially in relation to making an impression or one’s style..Rate it:

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did i stutter?Something said to a person who asks again and again, “what did you say?” Or someone who won’t hear you when you said “no” or “leave me alone” the first time and keeps annoyingly asking for your input.Rate it:

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dinosaurs eating cheetosA discreet way to tell your significant other they have a booger to take care ofRate it:

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dirty lookAn unpleasant or disdainful look or expression, often directed at someone.Rate it:

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do not pass go, do not collect £200A phrase telling someone to pursue a path directly without deviations.Rate it:

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do the mathYou can do the calculation yourself, with the implication that you don't have to trust someone else's assertions.Rate it:

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double dippingObtaining money from two sources at the same time. Dipping your food into a sauce, eating a portion of that food then re-dipping that food into the sauce.Rate it:

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double or nothingStatement of bravado. Usually involving a risky or gambling choice to keep going or move forward. Can also be used as a version of: Nothing ventured, nothing gained. -If you don’t take a risk, you’ll not get any reward, if you don’t try something, you won’t get any gainRate it:

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doubting debbiesomeone who always see's the negativeRate it:

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Drop You like a Hot PotatoTo disassociate oneself with something/someone as soon as possibleRate it:

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dumber than a door-nailSomeone who is just stupid, and doesn't even know what doornail means anyway so isn't really insulted by the term anyway.Rate it:

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every man to his tradeKeep to your own job and don't meddle in other people's. We should all stick to what we are good at.Rate it:

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everything happens for a reasonAll events are purposeful.Everything happens for a reason, so there is no such thing as failure. Mary-Kate OlsenPeople like to say "everything happens for a reason." If you repeat that in your head long enough that starts to sound like "anything can happen with a razor." Laura KightlingerI believe that everything happens for a reason, but I think it's important to seek out that reason - that's how we learn. Drew BarrymoreRate it:

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