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Hit the BooksTo seriously pay attention to studies, be ready to go good for class with all work done carefully.Rate it:

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knocked into a cocked hatAn expression of such nature and composition so as to capture rapt attention, create an air of suspense, curiosity or mystery.Rate it:

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Nothing to Sneeze AtSomething shouldn’t be ignored, it deserves immediate attentionRate it:

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pick upTo pay for.Rate it:

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back-cloth starAn actor who stands upstage, forcing the other actors to face him and turn their backs to the audience, in order to draw more attention to himself.Rate it:

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brain crampA temporary mental lapse, such as an inability to remember something, to focus one's attention, to understand something, or to perform some other mental task of which one would ordinarily be capable.Rate it:

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count one's blessingsTo focus one's attention on the circumstances of one's life which are pleasant or fortunate, especially with the intention of diverting one's thoughts from serious or disagreeable matters.Rate it:

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curry favorTo seek to gain favor by flattery or attention.Rate it:

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drama queenWho behaves and speaks in an overly dramatic manner so as to garner attention.Rate it:

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give one's left nutPay a very high price for something.Rate it:

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il fait l'empressé auprès de sa vieille tanteHe pays marked attention to his old aunt.Rate it:

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In the LimelightAll eyes on someone, all focus and attention on particular person or thingRate it:

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yammer onTo talk continuously, especially with no-one paying attention.Rate it:

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a la carteorder and payRate it:

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aes alienum dissolvere, exsolvereto pay one's debts.Rate it:

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alicui divinos honores tribuere, habereto pay divine honours to some one.Rate it:

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alicuius animum ab aliqua re abducereto draw away some one's attention from a thing.Rate it:

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aliquem colere et observare (Att. 2. 19)to pay respect to, be courteous to a person.Rate it:

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aliquem divino honere colereto pay divine honours to some one.Rate it:

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an ounce of prevention can be worth a pound of cureWe tend to not pay attention to our Physical and mental health until there is pain present or choas has arrived. A little bit here and there foes a long way.Rate it:

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animos tenereto rivet the attention of...Rate it:

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animum attendere ad aliquidto turn one's attention to a thing.Rate it:

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ante upTo contribute one's share of a payment, or to pay what is dueRate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/I am X, hear me YUsed to draw attention to what one has to say. X can be anything; Y is usually "roar", but can be some other noise that X habitually makes.Rate it:

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ark at eeUsed to draw attention to something or someone.Rate it:

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arm candyAn attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.Rate it:

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at handBeing at the moment the center of attention or the cause of trouble.Rate it:

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avast there!Attention all hands!Rate it:

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Beat Your Swords into PlowsharesTo abandon any sort of fights and divert attention and efforts towards some peaceful activitiesRate it:

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Blow Your Own HornTo boast about your own capabilities or feats, to give a detailed account of your achievements and seek other people’s attention, to excessively praise and brag about yourselfRate it:

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box on the earAdministered on the victim's ear, usually by an educator, to enforce attention.Rate it:

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brain candyA narrative, commentary, etc. which amuses and holds one's attention, but which lacks intellectual depth or importance.Rate it:

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break a sweatJanuary 2008, The Age - Walkovers blaze a trail for women's equal-pay theory.Rate it:

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bright shiny objectAn item that attracts a great deal of attention because of its superficial characteristics.Rate it:

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but seriously folksDirects attention to immediately preceding failed attempt at humor.Rate it:

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but who's countingUsed as a retort or comeback, often to deprecate oneself or another for excessive concern or attention to.Rate it:

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buy offto pay off, convince to refrain etc. by corrupt payment or other serviceRate it:

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c'est lui qui fait les sottises et c'est moi qui en paye la façonHe commits the mistakes and I have to pay for them.Rate it:

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calling cardA prepaid card or credit card, usually electronically readable, used to pay the charges when making a telephone call.Rate it:

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can we sayUsed sarcastically to draw attention to a motive or agenda.Rate it:

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carry onTo act or behave; especially to act or behave so as to attract attention.Rate it:

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catch someone's eyeTo capture someone's attention.Rate it:

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catch the eyeTo attract the attentionRate it:

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caution - slippery when wetWarning, often in the form of a sign, that people should pay attention when walking on a wet and slippery ground not to fall down and get injured.Rate it:

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cela est à ma chargeI have to pay for it; That falls on me.Rate it:

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cent ans de chagrin ne paient pas un sou de dettesWorrying will not pay your debts.Rate it:

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change the channelTo redirect someone's attention.Rate it:

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cherchez l'erreurCette expression s’emploie pour attirer l’attention sur quelque chose qui ne va pas et qui saute aux yeux.Rate it:

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chip inTo make a contribution; help in a small way; especially, to pay for a part of something.Rate it:

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Chips are DownA certain situation is getting serious and required immediate attention to escape any major issue or problemRate it:

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