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draw outTo use means to entice or force to be more open or talkative.Rate it:

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make overTo renovate or to convert to a different use.Rate it:

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when life gives you lemons, make lemonadeMake use of a new oppurtunityRate it:

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space outTo stupefy, intoxicate, disorient, or lose attention or focus, especially by the use of drugs.Rate it:

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a cat in gloves catches no miceOne cannot get what one wants by being cautious, one must use aggression to get it.Rate it:

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break inNew function more naturally through use or wear.Rate it:

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Appendix:Star Wars/may the Force be with youA wish for luck, implying effective use of the Force.Rate it:

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crystal dickA penis that is flaccid as a result of methamphetamine or other drug use.Rate it:

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dieFollowed by from. General use, though somewhat more common in medical or scientific contexts.Rate it:

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fire at willFire when ready. A command that allows troops to use weapons at their discretion and choose their own targets, allowing the individual soldier a greater freedom of timing the shot with target movement and similar.Rate it:

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tough loveThe compassionate use of stringent disciplinary measures, to attempt to improve someone's behavior.Rate it:

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bluewashTo use a blue paint or glaze.Rate it:

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coke dickErectile dysfunction caused by cocaine use.Rate it:

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crystal dickErectile dysfunction caused by methamphetamine use or other drug use.Rate it:

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dust offTo use something after a long time without it.Rate it:

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go the way of the dinosaursTo go extinct or become obsolete; to fall out of common use or practice; to go off the firsthand market; to become a thing of the past.Rate it:

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la véritable amitié se voit dans le malheurTout le monde se dit ami mais c'est quand on a un malheur qu'on voit qui sont nos vrais amis. Les vrais amis nous offrent leur aide et leur temps alors que les autres s'éclipsent.Rate it:

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phase outTo remove or relinquish the use of something little by little.Rate it:

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babysitter testA test for the ease of use of household appliances.Rate it:

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by handManually; without the use of automation or machines.Rate it:

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do something with mirrorsTo insinuate one has performed a magic or optical trick with the use of hidden mirrors, insinuating trickery and sham.Rate it:

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double upTo have a secondary use.Rate it:

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speak softly and carry a big stickDo not boast or utter verbal threats, but do make others aware that you are prepared to use physical force if necessary.Rate it:

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deliver the message to garciaWhat we need is people who get the job done, no matter how. We don't want pickers who'll only learn if we use their preferred learning method. Have you read "A Message to Garcia" ? That's what we need today - young people who can deliver the message to Garcia.Rate it:

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dog in the huntThis is often used erroneously to indicate that one has no stake in the outcome. As such this is a bastardization of two Southern idioms: "no dog in the fight," and "that dog won't hunt." (The latter indicates something is a bad idea or prone to fail.) Use of the phrase "no dog in the hunt" when one wishes to indicate they have no "dog in the fight" will generate funny glances from any Southerners who overhear it.Rate it:

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legworkSkillful or vigorous use of the legs, as in dance or sports.Rate it:

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play on wordsA pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.Rate it:

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that's the way life isThat is the way things happenCertain things cannot be changed, helped or improved; struggle and objection are pointless.1935, Louis Bromfield, The Man Who Had Everything, page 279:That's the way life is, and there's no use trying to go against it.1979, Jay Edward Abrams, A Theology of Christian Counseling: More Than Redemption, ISBN 0310511011, page 45:There are no standards, no values; that's the way life is. Learn to accept it and slide with it. Stop fighting it.2002, B. Eugene Ellison, Rings of the Templars, ISBN 059524050X, page 337:Shit happens; that's the way life is. In fact, I want you to take an additional thousand for your efforts.Rate it:

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to no availEffect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions).Rate it:

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#pitstoptoyourpurposeHashtag, phrase, ministry, movement by Activist Greshun De Bouse to describe how the storms of life are just a temporary stop en route to one's divine destiny; As creator of the phrase and hashtag, De Bouse is the first to use #pitstoptoyourpurpose on social media and online anywhere.Rate it:

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à cœur vaillant rien d'impossibleAvec du courage, de la conviction, on vient à bout de tout, on peut réussir tout ce qu’on entreprend.Rate it:

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à dur âne dur aiguillonIn dealing with obstinate natures one must use severe measures.Rate it:

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à quoi sert de vous mettre en colère?What is the use of getting angry?Rate it:

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à tous seigneurs tous honneursVariante de à tout seigneur tout honneurRate it:

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à vos marques, prêts, partezPrononcé en trois temps, indique aux coureurs d’une course d’athlétisme dans un premier temps de rejoindre leur bloc de départ, puis de s’y positionner de manière à pouvoir s’élancer à tout moment, et enfin de s’élancer.Rate it:

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adieu BertheTout est perdu, c’est la fin.Rate it:

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aliquem testem adhibereto use some one's evidence.Rate it:

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aliquo teste utito use some one's evidence.Rate it:

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all your base are belong to usUsed to tout victory over an opponent, or simply as a humorous catchphrase.Rate it:

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argent fait rage, amour, mariageL’argent fait tout.Rate it:

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autant vaut être mordu d'un chien que d'une chienneAs well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb; What is the use of choosing between two evils?Rate it:

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auto fill formEnter information into fields. Save information for future useRate it:

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avaro omnia desunt, inopi pauca, sapienti nihilÀ l’avare, tout manque ; au pauvre, peu ; au sage, rienRate it:

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blanket termA word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things. The degree of relation may vary. Blanket terms often trade specificity for ease-of-use; in other words, a blanket term by itself gives little detail about the things that it describes or the relationships between them, but is easy to say and remember. Blanket terms often originate as slang, and eventually become integrated into the general vocabulary.Rate it:

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bluewashTo tout a business or organization's commitment to social responsibility, and to use this perception for public relations and economic gain; to present a humanitarian front in this manner.Rate it:

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bon berger tond mais n'écorche pasWe may use but not abuse our subordinates.Rate it:

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bon sang mais c'est bien sûrExpression utilisée pour souligner l’aspect absurde, ridicule ou inapproprié de quelque chose, tout en sous-entendant que cela aurait dû sauter aux yeux.Rate it:

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bonne soiréeSe dit en quittant quelqu’un le soir en sachant que la personne ne se couchera pas tout de suite.Rate it:

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Born YesterdayOne who is immature and not experienced, one who does not know a lot of tricks or statements that people use to fool othersRate it:

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break a butterfly on a wheelTo use unnecessary force to destroy something fragile or achieve something insignificantRate it:

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