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ring down the curtainTo end something.Rate it:

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ring down the curtainTo mark the end of something.Rate it:

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ring up the curtainto start somethingRate it:

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rinky dinksmall; not well run; small time; unsuccessfulRate it:

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rise aboveTo ignore petty or trivial issues and do what one is supposed to; to act better than someone or something inappropriate.Rate it:

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rise aboveTo prevent something unfortunate or traumatic from affecting oneself.Rate it:

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risk one's life and limbTo do something dangerous that will risk someone's existence together with his or her body facultiesRate it:

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Rock the BoatTo destabilize something or make a situation problematic; creating disturbance or to spoil a planRate it:

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rocking horse shitA metaphor for something exceedingly rare or, more likely, nonexistent.Rate it:

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roll outTo launch somethingRate it:

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rome wasn't built in a dayIt takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive.Rate it:

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root aboutTo rummage; to look for something in a somewhat aimless fashion.Rate it:

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rope inTo cause to become involved in something they are reluctant to do; to draw into something.Rate it:

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rose-colored glassesAn optimistic perception of something; a positive opinion; seeing something in a positive way, often thinking of it as better than it actually is.Rate it:

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Rose-Colored GlassesLooking life in a positive manner; seeming something in a desirable and better way; expectations and hopefulness about something Rate it:

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Rotten Apple Spoils the BarrelSomething bad spoils everything or someone bad can spoil othersRate it:

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roughen upto make something rough or rougherRate it:

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row backTo slightly change a previous opinion about something, or what was said.Rate it:

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RSNReal soon now; describing something that will be available in the near future, but often skeptically. Frequently used to mean "Whenever", "Soon, possibly never" or "don't hold your breath".Rate it:

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rule inTo consider (something) as a possible option among others.Rate it:

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sauce upto make something more saucy; to sex upRate it:

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sauve qui peutEvery one for himself; Run for your lives.Rate it:

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Save for a Rainy DayTo save something for bad time or for a time of need, To keep something in store for future useRate it:

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save the furnitureTo salvage something positive from a calamitous situation, especially one involving the reputation or fate of a political party.Rate it:

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say whenAn imperative form used to request that the interlocutor indicate when one should stop doing something, esp. pouring a drink, because one has reached a sufficient amount.Rate it:

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scale backTo make a reduction in the amount, extent, etc. of something.Rate it:

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scale downTo reduce the size of something whilst maintaining proportion.Rate it:

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scale downTo reduce the cost of a process, or the amount spent on something.Rate it:

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scale upTo increase the size of something whilst maintaining proportionRate it:

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Scare as Hen's TeethSomething scarce and not found in abundance, a rare thing or non-existentRate it:

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scare the living daylights out ofTo scare something or someone to death.Rate it:

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scare upTo find or procure while relying on chance to provide the means, especially something not easily found or procured.Rate it:

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scrape upto gather together something neededRate it:

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scratch one's headTo puzzle, ponder, or wonder about something.Rate it:

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scratch outTo remove something by scratching.Rate it:

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scratch outTo remove something which was written, by erasing or by putting a mark through it.Rate it:

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scrimp and saveTo scrimp greatly; to economize; to live very frugally, particularly when saving for something.Rate it:

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scurry awayTo run away, especially fearfully.Rate it:

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se changer les idéesto start a new activity in order to change one's state of mind, to take a break from doing something boring or to escape from a displeasing situation.Rate it:

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se dégourdir les jambesTo stretch one’s legs; To go out for a run.Rate it:

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se melhorar, estragaSaid of something that is very good, to a point that it can't be improved further.Rate it:

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se mettre martel en têteto worry or get obsessed about somethingRate it:

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Security BlanketAn insecure person holding something for emotional and psychological support and comfortRate it:

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see outTo continue something until completion; to watch an activity develop to a conclusion.Rate it:

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see overTo inspect something fully.Rate it:

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see the elephantTo witness something unexpected and awe-filling. [early 19th c. to Civil War]Rate it:

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see which way the cat jumpsTo delay taking action until something else happens first.Rate it:

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seeing is believingYou need to see something to believe it; visible facts cannot be denied.Rate it:

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seek and ye shall findsomething can be found if it is looked for.Rate it:

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Sell like Hot DogsTo sell something quickly and in great quantity, something immediately sold or vendedRate it:

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