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tan someone's hideTo beat or spank someone.Rate it:

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that dog won't huntThat idea will not work; that is an inadequate explanation or proposition.Rate it:

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that's a fine how do you do!An expression said in disgust or in jest to someone who 1) did not greet you as expected 2) ignored you 3) did something undesirable instead of greeting you 4) insulted you 5) did something mean or uncaringRate it:

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that's a wrapa declaration the current activity is now finishedRate it:

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that's lamethat's bad; not as good as it could be or has been; not as good as is typical of othersRate it:

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that's the way the cookie crumblesThat is the way things happen; that's life.Rate it:

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the devil's lettuceA code name for marijuana.Rate it:

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there's no crying in baseballQuit complaining about it, go back and do your job.Rate it:

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there's no place like homeone feels the most comfortable at homeRate it:

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there's no time like the presentNow (i.e., the present time) is an appropriate time to take a particular action.Rate it:

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to let a frog out of one's mouthTo say the wrong thing.Rate it:

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we will have no wine before it's timeSome things are worth the wait and should not be rushed.Rate it:

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we're goodthere is nothing wrong between us; our relationship is okay, not in jeopardy; alternate way of saying it: we goodRate it:

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what's going downWhat's been happening; the latest news; current goings-on; can be used in place of ‘what's coming off’Rate it:

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why on god's green earth"on God's green Earth" is used to add emphasis to the question "Why...?"; precedes the rest of the question while conveying that the speaker is astonished as to why some situation exists.Rate it:

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wits' endLimit of one's sanity or mental capacity; point of desperation; often said when you can't find an answer and you don't want to try any more.Rate it:

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wrap one's head aroundTo come to a good understanding of; believe or accept something shocking; also to wrap one's mind aroundRate it:

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you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drinkYou can give someone knowledge, advice or an opportunity or try to make something easy for them, but you can’t force them to believe it, act on it, or benefit from itRate it:

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you can run but one can't hideThere is nothing someone can do to evade something.You can run but you can't hide.Rate it:

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you can't squeeze blood out of a turnipyou can't force a situation when there is no possibility of successRate it:

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you don't know shit from shinola1. Like calling someone ignorant 2. Often said in reference to something specific, the person saying this phrase is expressing that they don't think the subject of their complaint knows what they are talking about, or doesn't know what they are doing or that they don't know anything at all 3. Same as the phrase: "You don't know your ass from a hole in the ground"Rate it:

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il nous a dit des contes à dormir deboutHe told us tedious, nonsensical tales, old wives’ tales.Rate it:

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ce sont des phrases à perte d'haleineThose are very long-winded sentences.Rate it:

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crise des nerfsnervous breakdownRate it:

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dans le royaume des aveugles les borgnes sont roisAmong the blind, the one-eyed is king.Rate it:

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des coq-à-l'âneCock and bull stories; Disconnected rigmaroles.Rate it:

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des resdesirable residenceRate it:

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faire avaler des couleuvres à quelqu'unTo say very humiliating things to a man who, on account of his inferior position, is obliged to put up with them; To make any one swallow a bitter pill.Rate it:

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à la fin des fins (or, en fin finale) vous nous direz quelque choseAt last you will tell us something.Rate it:

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à la rentrée des classesWhen school reopens.Rate it:

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au royaume des aveugles, les borgnes sont roisAvec une aptitude ou un savoir médiocre, on brille au milieu des inaptes ou des ignorants.Rate it:

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au-dessus des partisDésigne par humour les références aux parties génitales.Rate it:

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au-dessus des partisExpression pour désigner le président de la République française, au dessus des partis et clivages, c’est le chef de toute la nation.Rate it:

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aux petits des oiseaux il donne leur pâtureHe that sends mouths sends meat.Rate it:

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avez-vous des frères et sœursdo you have any brothers or sisters?Rate it:

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avoir des cornesto have been cuckolded, to have been cheated on.Rate it:

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avoir des yeux de cockerSe dit d’une personne qui semble triste, défaite, malheureuse.Rate it:

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avoir des yeux derrière la têteto have eyes in the back of one's headRate it:

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avoir quelque chose pour des nèfles (fam.)To buy something for a mere song.Rate it:

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avoir une tête et des jambesto have a combination of intelligence and athleticismRate it:

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beim Barte des Prophetenpledge to tell the truthRate it:

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c'est la fin des haricotsProduits frais et animaux vivants.Rate it:

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c'est la fin des haricotsJambon et haricots finissaient la cambuse.Rate it:

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c'est la fin des haricotsBiscuits de mer des salés et fumés.Rate it:

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c'est la moindre des chosesC’est le minimum, cela va de soi.Rate it:

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c'est le grand chemin des vachesThat is the beaten track.Rate it:

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c'est un des gros bonnets (or, légumes) de l'endroitHe is one of the bigwigs of the place.Rate it:

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caresse de chien donne des pucesFlatterie hypocrite n'apporte rien de bon à celui qui la reçoit.Rate it:

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ce ne sont que des usines à bachot (pop.)They are mere cramming shops.Rate it:

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ce sont des descriptions prises sur le vifThose descriptions are life-like.Rate it:

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