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dress upTo present in a favorable light.Rate it:

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in the darkWithout light; somewhere that is dark.Rate it:

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la lumière me tire les yeuxThe light hurts my eyes.Rate it:

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from can see to can't seeFrom the time when it is barely light enough to see until there is no light remaining whatsoever: from sunup to sundown, from dawn to duskRate it:

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stop upTo increase the aperture of a photographic lens, moving from an f/stop represented by a higher number to an f/stop represented by a lower number and causing more light to pass into the camera.Rate it:

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catch of the dayA type of fish or other seafood which has been caught and brought to market within more-or-less the last 24 hours.Rate it:

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catch the sunTo reflect light from the sun.Rate it:

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skreigh o' dayday break, first lightRate it:

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arm's lengthBarely within reach.Rate it:

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cherry-pickTo pick out the best, or most desirable items from a list or group, especially to obtain some advantage or to present something in the best possible light.Rate it:

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jack o'lanternA vegetable, usually a pumpkin, but alternatively a turnip, carved into the form of a face and lighted within by a candle. Associated chiefly with the holiday Halloween.Rate it:

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moonlight flita disappearing act, often without paying the rent; supposedly at night by the light of the moon.Rate it:

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muster upLook within oneself to summon a particular positive quality, such as strength, energy or courage.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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out of characterNot acting; not "on"; behaving within one's natural personality rather than that of a character in a performance piece.Rate it:

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à (la) portée de la voixWithin call.Rate it:

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à (une) portée de fusilWithin gunshot.Rate it:

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a lot of malarkeyStatements, results, appearances which are unproven, present myriad shortfalls, do not appear within plausible parameters.Rate it:

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à sa portée (or, à portée de sa main)Within his reach.Rate it:

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ad teli coniectum venire (Liv. 2. 31)to come within javelin-range.Rate it:

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and finallyA light news story reserved for the end of a bulletin when there is a lack of more important items; typically involving animals or other features supposed to be amusing.Rate it:

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at handReadily available; within easy reach; nearby.Rate it:

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avoir la tête qui tourneto be dizzy; to be light-headedRate it:

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ballpark figureAn educated guess or estimation within acceptable bounds.Rate it:

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bargain basementAn area within a retail store, especially an area located below ground level, where the least costly merchandise can be found.Rate it:

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beat the clockTo perform a task or successfully complete an activity within a time limit.Rate it:

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beat the clockPerform a task quickly or within a fixed time limit.Rate it:

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best of the bunchThe best or most preferred person or item within a group.Rate it:

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blackAbsorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and colourless.Rate it:

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black triangleOne of a class of triangle-shaped unidentified flying objects, usually with a light in each corner.Rate it:

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blaze upTo begin smoking cannabis; to light up cannabis; to get high. <--so this shd be 2 separate senses?-->Rate it:

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blindA covering for a window to keep out light. The covering may be made of cloth or of narrow slats that can block light or allow it to pass.Rate it:

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breed in the boneTo establish or ingrain firmly within someone's nature.Rate it:

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bridgeA song contained within another song, often demarcated by meter, key, or melody.Rate it:

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buff outTo remove paint or light scratches from the surface by friction, wearing it out by polishing or blasting with sand or by employing some similar method.Rate it:

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burst outTo appear suddenly from within something else.Rate it:

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ça, c'est de bonne guerreHe has only used fair means to defend himself (or, attack you); He has acted within his rights, you cannot complain.Rate it:

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Catholic twinssiblings born within twelve months of each other.Rate it:

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ce n'est pas de mon ressortThat is not within my province, “not in my line.”Rate it:

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Chill OutCalm down, relax or feel light and relievedRate it:

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Chinese WallA barrier of silence and secrecy established within an organization in order to cope with confidentiality requirements.Rate it:

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close to homeAffecting people close to, or within, ones family circle.Rate it:

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coffin cornerThis is an aerodynamics term which refers to a narrow and critical altitude range where an aircraft’s stall speed approaches its maximum speed, which can lead to catastrophic instability. This phrase is also used in American football to refer to the section of playing field, near the endzone, between the goal line and the 5 yard line in which punters attempt to pin the opposing team within, by executing a ‘coffin corner’ kick. This manuever is highly difficult and requires immense precision.Rate it:

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corporate ladderThe hierarchy or ranking system of employment positions within a business organization.Rate it:

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crop outTo come to light; to be manifest; to appear.Rate it:

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dans la fouléewithin the boundsRate it:

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daylightThe intensity distribution of light over the visible spectrum generated by the Sun under various conditions or by other light sources intended to simulate natural daylight.Rate it:

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daylightThe light from the Sun, as opposed to that from any other source.Rate it:

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daylightA light source that simulates daylight.Rate it:

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daylightTo allow light in, as by drawing drapes.Rate it:

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