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twinkle in one's daddy's eyeOf a person, not yet conceived, particularly when referring to a time period preceding their conception.Rate it:

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type outTo be rejected as an actor because of categorical factors like height, race and general appearance, rather than acting ability.Rate it:

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un clou chasse l'autreOne idea drives away another.Rate it:

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un fou avise bien un sageGood advice often comes whence we do not expect it.Rate it:

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un homme d'honneur n'a que sa paroleAn honest man’s word is as good as his bond.Rate it:

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un point à temps en épargne centA stitch in time saves nine.Rate it:

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un propre-à-rienA good-for-naught.Rate it:

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under the wireAt the last minute; before the deadline; barely on time; nearly late.Rate it:

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une bonne fourchetteA good trencherman.Rate it:

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une bonne plaisanterie mérite les honneurs du bisA good tale is none the worse for being told twice.Rate it:

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une face de carêmeA sad, pale, woe-begone face (like that of one who has fasted all Lent).Rate it:

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uno conspectu videre aliquidto have a general idea of a thing.Rate it:

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until the cows come homeFor a very long time.Rate it:

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up to one's neck in alligatorsExtremely busy; having many pressing obligations, distractions, etc consuming one's time.Rate it:

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up topWhen someone says "up top" to you they are asking you to give them a high five--to tapthe palm of your hand against the palm of their same hand over your heads as you face each other; same as saying "high five" or "give me a high five"; a gesture of agreement or celebration, like between winning team membersRate it:

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use it or lose itSkills or knowledge that are seldom applied are likely to be lost with time.Rate it:

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utterly amazingThis phrase is used when something is so good it that it is beyond beliefRate it:

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vastly differs from the latterSomething different from the latest things (In a good way)Rate it:

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vel maximos luctus vetustate tollit diuturnitas (Fam. 5. 16. 5)time assuages the most violent grief.Rate it:

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vel sim.Or the like; or similar.Rate it:

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venez n'importe quandCome at any time, no matter when, whenever you please.Rate it:

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verbal phrasetwo or more words that when put together express a thought or ideaRate it:

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verbal phrasetwo or more words that when put together express a thought or ideaRate it:

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verno, aestivo, auctumnali, hiberno temporein spring, summer, autumn, winter time.Rate it:

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virtue is its own rewarda good deed is its own rewardRate it:

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viva la Pepalet the good times rollRate it:

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vivre en bonne intelligence avec quelqu'unTo live on good terms with some one.Rate it:

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voilà comme vous êtesThat is just like you.Rate it:

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voilà un discours qui n'est pas piqué des versThat’s a fine speech if you like [lit. not worm-eaten.]Rate it:

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voilà un nom à coucher dehors (avec un billet de logement dans la poche)That’s a name too ugly for words; That’s an outlandish name if you like.Rate it:

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voulez-vous coucher avec moiWould you like to sleep with me?Rate it:

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vous avez beau jeu1. (lit.) You have good cards. 2. (fig.) You have the advantage.Rate it:

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vous êtes orfèvre, monsieur josse!That is a bit of special pleading; That is not disinterested advice; There’s nothing like leather!Rate it:

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vous venez à point nomméYou come in the nick of time, at the necessary moment, just when you are wanted.Rate it:

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vous voilà bien avancé! (ironic.)Here you are in a pretty mess! What good have you gained by that?Rate it:

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walk on waterTo be able to perform god-like or superhuman feats.Rate it:

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walk the walkAct competently, like an expert.Rate it:

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warm fuzzyA good impression; a feeling of comfort or trust.Rate it:

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way back whenA time in the distant past.Rate it:

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wear thinTo lessen or weaken over time, as from overuse.Rate it:

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weekend warriorA part-time soldier, or reservist.Rate it:

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well hungHaving been left for a time, normally hanging, to encourage tenderness.Rate it:

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WendeDie Wende; the process or time of unification between the BRD and GDR to modern Germany.Rate it:

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what goes around comes aroundThe status eventually returns to its original value after completing some sort of cycle.A person's actions, whether good or bad, will often have consequences for that person.Rate it:

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what's your poisonUsed to ask someone what alcoholic beverage they would like to drink.Rate it:

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whenever one turns aroundAlternative form of every time one turns aroundRate it:

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whistle past the graveyardTo attempt to stay cheerful in a dire situation; To proceed with a task, ignoring an upcoming hazard, hoping for a good outcome.Rate it:

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who are youShort for: Who are you and what have you done with {the person I know--ie. my friend, my wife, etc, whatever relationship you have with the listener) Besides the normal meaning to ask who someone is, this phrase is something usually said in jest ( jokingly) to someone when they are acting very differently than normal; to insinuate or assert that they aren't acting like themselves or that they have become a different personRate it:

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who knowsA rhetorical question asked to express the idea that anything is possible or that anything could happen.Rate it:

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wie spät ist eswhat time is it?Rate it:

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