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ass-backwardsHopelessly misguided; having taken the utterly wrong choice.Rate it:

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ass-backwardsOriented backwards, particularly after a mishap.Rate it:

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bend over backwardsTo make a great effort; to take extraordinary care; to go to great lengths.Rate it:

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ass-backwardsMoving backwards, that is, rear end first.Rate it:

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ass-backwardsIn a hopelessly misguided manner.Rate it:

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bend over backwardsTo go all out for someone who fails to show appreciation.Rate it:

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be looking upimprove, getting betterRate it:

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in search oflooking forRate it:

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looking for devils under doilieslooking for something that isn't there, paranoia or hypochondria.Rate it:

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you made your bed, now sleep in itA moralizing rejection said to someone looking for an easy out, especially of a situation they put themselves into.Rate it:

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cut a sorry figureTo be regarded unfavorably by others by making a bad impression E.g. Looking embarrassed or humiliated in an unpleasant situation.Rate it:

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arsy versyTumbling upside down; head over heels; backwards.Rate it:

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back offTo move backwards away from something.Rate it:

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bass-ackwardsAlternative form of ass-backwardsRate it:

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leave no stone unturnedTo search thoroughly for something, looking in every conceivable place.Rate it:

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on the outside, looking inExcluded from a group, process, or opportunity, and feeling downhearted as a result.Rate it:

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boiSomeone looking down on the person, Critically saying that a thing is wrong here.Rate it:

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back upTo move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so.Rate it:

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X marks the spotYou will find what you are looking for under an obvious sign for it.Rate it:

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juicyUsed in reference to describing a young man who appears attractive, handsome, good-lookingRate it:

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can you hear me looking at youSelf explanatoryRate it:

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looking glassmirrorRate it:

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thin as a rakeIncredibly thin, at an unhealthy-looking level of thinness.Rate it:

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a thing of beauty is a joy foreverBeauty always brings enjoyment to those looking at itRate it:

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arsy varsyTumbling upside down; head over heels; backwards.Rate it:

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back intoTo back up or walk backwards and hit something.Rate it:

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back upTo move a vehicle backwards.Rate it:

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backpedalTo pedal backwards on a bicycle.Rate it:

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backpedalTo step backwards.Rate it:

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bass-ackwardsAlternative form of ass-backwards.Rate it:

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Beware of Greeks Bearing GiftsBe careful when suspected people given some gifts unexpectedly, be aware of people who might be looking for some favors from you, by showing their kind side or some generosityRate it:

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checks off all the boxesmeets all the criteria; usually said about what someone is looking for in a man or womanRate it:

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cookie-cutterOf or pertaining to identical looking things.Rate it:

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cookie-cutterishLooking or seeming identical; created by some standard or common means; often with the implication that the result is boring, overly simple, or not applicable to all needs.Rate it:

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doTo work for or on, by way of caring for, looking after, preparing, cleaning, keeping in order, etc.Rate it:

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draw backTo move backwards.Rate it:

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dying calf in a snowstormA lovestruck man looking at the one he adores from a far.Rate it:

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elle n'est pas jolie, tant s'en fautShe is not pretty, far from it; She is anything but good-looking.Rate it:

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faire marche arrièreto turn back, go backwardsRate it:

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fresh-facedlooking young and healthyRate it:

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get a load ofTo experience someone or something, especially by looking or listening.Rate it:

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go to groundTo hide from public view or sequester oneself, especially when authorities, members of the news media, or others are looking for one.Rate it:

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here's looking at youA toast made to a friend or acquaintance when drinking an alcoholic beverage.Rate it:

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I'm looking for a grocery storeIndicates that the speaker is looking for a grocery store.Rate it:

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I'm looking for a jobIndicates that the speaker is looking for a job.Rate it:

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ich suche einen LebensmittelladenI'm looking for a grocery storeRate it:

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j'en ai pour six mois à m'ennuyerI am looking forward to (or, in for) six months’ boredom.Rate it:

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lay backTo make a short backwards pass to a teammate in an attacking position.Rate it:

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les affaires sont en voie de hausseThings are looking up.Rate it:

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looker, a looker'Good looking', attractive, 'outstanding beauty', 'knockout'Rate it:

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