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proverbs come in pairsAlternative form of proverbs run in pairs.1979, Irving Howe, John Hollander, David Bromwich, Literature as Experience: An Anthology, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, ISBN 0155511130, page 325:Sometimes proverbs come in pairs, the first one providing the context, the second, the revision.Rate it:

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provinciam alicui decernere, mandareto entrust some one with an official duty, a province.Rate it:

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psyched upIn a state of heightened mental preparedness for a difficult or hazardous enterprise, or one where success is particularly sought.Rate it:

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public commentInput given by the public to governmental (or rarely other) bodies, about proposed legislation or regulation(s), during a period-and by means-set aside and prescribed by law.Rate it:

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public commentUsed other than as an idiom: see public, comment.Rate it:

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public intellectualA well-known, intelligent, learned person whose written works and other social and cultural contributions are recognized not only by academic audiences and readers, but also by many members of society in general.Rate it:

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pull a trainTo have sex with several men one after the other.Rate it:

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pull a trainUsed other than as an idiom: see pull, train.Rate it:

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pull backUsed other than as an idiom. To pull in a backwards directionRate it:

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pull rankTo assert one's authority over a subordinate who disagrees.Rate it:

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pull throughA length of cord about a metre long with a narrow cylindrical weight at one end and loops at the other. Used for cleaning rifle barrels, by pulling through a piece of cloth.Rate it:

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pull up a chairUsed other than as an idiom: see pull up, a, chair.Rate it:

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pull up a floorUsed other than as an idiom: see pull up, a, floor.Rate it:

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pull up stakesTo prepare to move one's usually temporary habitation, especially rapidly.Rate it:

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Pull up StakesLeaving one’s job, home or country to another place that offers better thingsRate it:

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Pull Yourself TogetherTo calm down or settle after bring frustrated or, to control one’s emotions and angerRate it:

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punch aboveTo reach beyond one's limits; to be more capable than an expected limitation.Rate it:

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punch someone's lights outTo give someone a serious beating using one's fists; to punch someone until he or she is unconscious.Rate it:

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punched paperA thing looking good to one person, but bad to another.Rate it:

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punire aliquemto punish some one.Rate it:

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pure finderUsed other than as an idiom: see pure, finder.Rate it:

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purple stateSomewhat whimsical synonym for swing state. (In the modern United States) a state that may support the Democratic or Republican Party (purple states, states that vote for Democratic or Republican Party in general, being red states in some given elections and blue states in other given elections).Rate it:

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purple youTo love and trust each otherRate it:

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push pastTo force a conversation or situation to continue after an awkward interruption.Rate it:

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push pastTo rudely force one's way in front of another.Rate it:

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put a sock in itTo be quiet; to shut one's mouth; to stop talking.Rate it:

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put asideTo ignore or intentionally forget something, temporarily or permanently, so that more important things can have one's attention.Rate it:

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put down rootsTo feel that one belong in a place.Rate it:

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put her there (pronounced put 'er there)something said to someone when extending one's hand, inviting you to shake hands with them in agreement or sympathyRate it:

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put it thereafter a discussion of barter etc the 'seller' offers his hand to shake on the deal (particularly in the US)Rate it:

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put oneself acrossTo explain one's ideas and opinions clearly so that another person can understand them and get a picture of your personality.Rate it:

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put oneself in someone's shoesTo try to look at a situation from a different point of view; as if one were the other person. To empathise.Rate it:

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put outWhen someone is feels "put out". It means they did something they didn't want to do and now they feel "put out" about it...like being taken advantage of after they did it (begrudgingly).Rate it:

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put out a fireUsed other than as an idiom: put out a fire.Rate it:

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put out a fireTo address a problem, especially an unexpected one caused by the incompetence, negligence, or misconduct of another person.Rate it:

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put that in your pipe and smoke itUsed after stating something surprising or undesired, to emphasize its truth. Also used after refuting an argument. Sometimes an adjective is inserted before pipe.Rate it:

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put the fear of God intoTo cause someone to fear abjectly in other contexts; to terrify completely.Rate it:

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put the fear of God intoTo cause someone to obey through fear in other contexts; to terrify into submission.Rate it:

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put the pedal to the metalThe literal meaning is to press the gas pedal to the maximum extent; see our other entry for the figurative meaning this phrase has also come to meanRate it:

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put throughTo pass the ball to (someone) giving them a one-on-one scoring opportunity.Rate it:

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put up or shut upDesist from saying something unless one is able to prove it.Rate it:

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putty in someone's handsOne who is readily manipulated or controlled by another person.Rate it:

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puxar a brasa para a minha sardinhato toot one's own hornRate it:

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QT (also QT and qt)Mysteriously; silently; no one knows.Rate it:

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quaestionem poscere (Fin. 2. 1. 1)to get a question submitted to one.Rate it:

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quand on a de l'esprit, on se tire d'affaireWhen one has brains, one gets out of any difficulty.Rate it:

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quand on prend du galon on n'en saurait trop prendreAs well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb; One cannot make too much of a favourable opportunity.Rate it:

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que siUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see que, si.Rate it:

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queen elizabeth iiOnly two affectionate eyes of one woman, were able to make the entire planet go to tears - – Queen Elizabeth IIRate it:

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quelque sot le feraitOne would be a fool to do that.Rate it:

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