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take one's timeTo take more time to do something than is considered acceptable.Rate it:

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what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the ganderIf something is acceptable for one person, it is acceptable for another.Rate it:

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all's fair in love and warunpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict.Rate it:

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ballpark figureAn educated guess or estimation within acceptable bounds.Rate it:

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cela n'est pas de refus (fam.)That is very acceptable; I won’t say no to that.Rate it:

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doTo be reasonable or acceptable.Rate it:

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go too farTo exceed an unstated limit, especially a limit of acceptable behaviour.Rate it:

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les règles sont faites pour être transgresséesil est parfois acceptable ou nécessaire de transgresser une règle.Rate it:

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lose the plotTo have one's results decline severely in quality or suddenly fall below an acceptable standard, especially when compared to past excellence.Rate it:

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make no apologiesTo believe that what you have done is acceptable.Rate it:

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nothing to sneeze atNot bad; decent; acceptable; worthwhile.Rate it:

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over the linebeyond the level of what is acceptableRate it:

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rain checkIn social interactions, a polite way to turn down an invitation, with the implication one is simply postponing it and that another time would be acceptable.Rate it:

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rules are made to be brokenit is acceptable to break rules.Rate it:

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rumble onTo continue for too long, especially of a debate or discussion that has little likelihood of reaching an acceptable conclusion.Rate it:

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sex upTo make more palatable or acceptable to the general public; to improve the image or perception.Rate it:

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sucker punchA disabling punch targeting a place which is not normally acceptable in a "fair fight", such as on the back of the head.Rate it:

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up to scratchSufficient; adequate; of acceptable or satisfactory quality.Rate it:

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up to snuffAdequate; of acceptable or quality; satisfying an appropriate standard.Rate it:

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