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face offThe starting point, in a match of ice hockey. Two players face each other, for snatching the puck.Rate it:

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fair enoughAn expression used to concede a point; denotes that, upon consideration, something is correct or reasonable; an expression of acknowledgment or understanding.Rate it:

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fall on one's swordTo commit suicide by allowing one’s body to drop onto the point of one’s sword..Rate it:

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feel outTo try to ascertain a person's point of view, or the nature of a situation, by cautious and subtle means.Rate it:

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feet of clayTo say that someone, who appears strong or invincible, in fact has a hidden weak point which could cause their fall.Rate it:

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finest hourA point in time or a relatively brief period of time when an especially distinguished, admirable, or effective set of actions is performed.Rate it:

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force of habitAn act that has been repeated to the point where the performance of the act becomes automatic.Rate it:

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forewarned is forearmedAdvance awareness of a situation, especially a risky one, prepares one to deal with it.1863, Charles Reade, Hard Cash, ch. 4:[W]hatever a young gentleman of that age says to you, he says to many other ladies; but your experience is not equal to your sense; so profit by mine . . . forewarned is forearmed.1885, G. A. Henty, Saint George for England, ch. 4:Sometimes, they say, it is wiser to remain in ignorance; at other times forewarned is forearmed.circa 1903, Lucy Maud Montgomery, "Why Mr. Cropper Changed His Mind":"Well, Miss Maxwell, I think it only fair to tell you that you may have trouble with those boys when they do come. Forewarned is forearmed, you know."Rate it:

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full circleA full turn back to the original direction or orientation.By extension, of a discussion, a point arrived at which is the same point at which it began; the point at which effort has resulted in no progress.Rate it:

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full circleBy extension, of a discussion, a point arrived at which is the same point at which it began; the point at which effort has resulted in no progress.Rate it:

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full circleThrough a rotation or revolution that ends at the starting point.Rate it:

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get the drop onTo point one's firearm at another person, thereby gaining dominance over a situation.Rate it:

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green with envyConsumed by envy; envious to the point where it is noticeable to others.Rate it:

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harp onTo nag about; to complain incessantly or persistently request; to continue to bring up as a point of contention.Rate it:

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haul aroundTo shift to any point of the compass.Rate it:

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have seen one's dayTo be at the point in a life cycle or career of no longer being useful or effective; to be worn-out.Rate it:

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here's the thingPrecedes the key point of an explanation.Rate it:

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high timeA point in time at which something desirable or necessary is considered to be utterly due or even overdue to occur.Rate it:

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hit the rocksTo be at a low point in one's pursuits.Rate it:

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hoc convēnit inter noswe have agreed on this point.Rate it:

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hoc loco exsistit quaestio, quaeriturat this point the question arises.Rate it:

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hopping madExtremely angry; furious to the point of outburst.Rate it:

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how rude!something said to emphasize or point out that someone has just said or done something rudeRate it:

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how's the weather up thereAsked to tall people or someone that is at a high vantage point, either literally or metaphorically.Rate it:

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I see what you did thereAn expression used to point out that another person's joke has been understood, either to praise its cleverness or to clearly communicate a lack of amusement at it.Rate it:

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id quod maximum, gravissimum estthe main point.Rate it:

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id, de quo agitur or id quod cadit in controversiamthe point at issue.Rate it:

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il est à l'article de la mortHe is at the point of death, at death’s door.Rate it:

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il faut se faire une raisonWe must be guided by reason; We must look at things from a reasonable point of view.Rate it:

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il n'entend pas raillerie là-dessus1. You must not speak lightly of that before him. 2. He will not be trifled with on that point.Rate it:

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il n'entend pas raison là-dessusHe will not listen to reason on that point.Rate it:

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il n'y a si bon cheval qui ne broncheIl n’y a point d’homme si honnête ou si habile qui ne fasse quelquefois des fautes, qui ne se trompe quelquefois.Rate it:

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il ne faut pas y aller par quatre cheminsYou must not beat about the bush; You must go straight to the point; You must not mince matters; It’s no good shilly-shallying.Rate it:

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il ne s'agit pas de celaThat is not the point.Rate it:

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il s'agit de...The question is...; The point is...Rate it:

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il s'est piqué d'honneurHe made it a point of honour; He was put upon his mettle.Rate it:

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il tira à bout portantHe fired point-blank.Rate it:

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ils tirèrent sur lui à brûle-pourpointThey fired at him point-blank (so as to burn his doublet).Rate it:

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In a NutshellTo make something clear in few words, to say something briefly and to the pointRate it:

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in contentione ponitur, utrum...anit is a debated point whether... or...Rate it:

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in controversia relinquere aliquidto leave a point undecided.Rate it:

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in ea re omnia vertunturall depends on this; this is the decisive point.Rate it:

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in procinto diabout to, on the point ofRate it:

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in the crosshairsTargeted at the point of intersection of the two perpendicular lines in a gunsight or scope.Rate it:

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je ne suis pas au courant de l'affaireI have not the latest information on the point; I am not up (well posted) in the matter.Rate it:

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je vous manqueYou miss me.Rate it:

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kidding asideUsed to attempt to make a serious point in a jocular conversation.Rate it:

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killTo strike a ball or similar object with such force and placement as to make a shot that is impossible to defend against, usually winning a point.Rate it:

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last minutePoint in time, too close to a deadline to reasonably begin a critical task.Rate it:

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leave offTo stop with a view to resuming at a later point.Rate it:

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