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in bedLying on a bed, especially under some bedsheets.Rate it:

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in fidem recipere aliquem (B. G. 2. 15. 1)to take a person under one's protection.Rate it:

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in handunder controlRate it:

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in lucem edito see the light, come into the world.Rate it:

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in potestate, in dicione alicuius esseto be subject to some one, under some one's dominion.Rate it:

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in someone's pocketReceiving money from, and under the influence of, a person or group of people, with the expectation that a favour or advantage will be proffered in return.Rate it:

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in tanta rerum (temporum) iniquitateunder such unfavourable circumstances.Rate it:

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in the dockUnder scrutiny; subject to critical inspection.Rate it:

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in the drinkUnder the influence of an intoxicating beverage.Rate it:

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in vino veritasdrunken folks speak truth, one tells the truth under the influence of alcoholRate it:

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incendio flagrare, or simply conflagrare, ardere (Liv. 30. 7)to be on fire, in flames.Rate it:

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inflammare urbemto set fire to a city.Rate it:

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is okayEverything is under control, no need to worry anymoreRate it:

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ius ac fas omne delereto trample all law under foot.Rate it:

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jack o'lanternwill o' the wisp, a strange light that attracts travellersRate it:

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je ne voyais pas mon livre, cependant il me crevait les yeuxI did not see my book, yet it was staring me in the face (right under my nose).Rate it:

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jeter de l'huile sur le feuadd fuel to the fireRate it:

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jouer avec le feuplay with fireRate it:

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jump ropeThe activity, game or exercise in which a person must jump, bounce or skip repeatedly while a length of rope is swung over and under, both ends held in the hands of the jumper, or alternately, held by two other participants. Often used for athletic training and among schoolchildren. Variations involve speed, chants, varied rope and jumper movement patterns, multiple jumpers and/or multiple ropes.Rate it:

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keep into stay blazing (of a fire)Rate it:

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keep inTo cause (a fire) to stay blazingRate it:

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keep your heads down!A military admonishment to infantrymen while crawling under barbed wire or across terrain toward the enemy.Rate it:

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l'ennemi mit le pays à feu et à sangThe enemy put the country to fire and sword.Rate it:

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l'œil du maître engraisse le chevalMatters prosper under the master’s eye.Rate it:

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la royauté, place noyée de lumière où toute tache paraît une fange sordide“In that fierce light which beats upon a throne And blackens every blot.” [Tennyson , Idylls of the King, Dedication.]Rate it:

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lap dogA small dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.Rate it:

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le diable chante la grand'messeHe hides his vices under the cloak of religion.Rate it:

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le feu détruisit le bâtiment de fond en combleThe fire completely gutted the building.Rate it:

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lege Plautia damnari (Sall. Cat. 31. 4)to be condemned under the Lex Plautia.Rate it:

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luminibus alicuius obstruere, officereto obstruct a person's view, shut out his light by building.Rate it:

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lunatics have taken over the asylumSaid of a situation in which those in charge are incapable of handling their responsibilities, and should rather be put under scrutiny themselves.Rate it:

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Mary Celestea British-flagged Nova Scotian brigantine that crossed the Atlantic Ocean, gone through the Straits of Gibraltar, and into the Mediterranean Sea under full sail, without a crew or any occupants.Rate it:

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mettre à la porteTo fireRate it:

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mettre de l'huile sur le feuadd fuel to fireRate it:

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mettre en coupe réglée(lit.) To cut down periodically (of forests); (fig.) To lay regularly under contribution.Rate it:

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mettre les poucesTo give in, to knuckle under.Rate it:

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mettre un officier aux arrêtsTo put an officer under arrest.Rate it:

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milites levis armaturaelight infantry.Rate it:

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minitari alicui igni ferroque (Phil. 13. 9. 21)to threaten with fire and sword.Rate it:

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moral high groundA position or point of view which is ethically superior or more reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.Rate it:

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moral low groundA position or point of view which is unethical or less reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.Rate it:

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nager entre deux eaux(lit.) To swim under water; (fig.) To run with the hare and hunt with the hounds.Rate it:

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ne chassez pas deux lièvres à la foisDo not have too many irons in the fire.Rate it:

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neighbourhood watchIn Britain, a local crime-prevention scheme. Under police supervision, groups of residents agree to increase watchfulness in order to prevent crimes such as burglary and vandalism in their area.Rate it:

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no chanceAbsolutely not; under no circumstances. [from 18th c.]Rate it:

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not likelyAbsolutely not; under no circumstances.Rate it:

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not on your lifeAbsolutely not; under no circumstances.Rate it:

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nous n'avons pas un brin de feuWe have not got a bit of fire.Rate it:

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nox sideribus illustrisa star-light night.Rate it:

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omni ex parte; in omni genere; omnibus rebusfrom every point of view; looked at in every light.Rate it:

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