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give birthTo produce new life into the world; to have a baby. Transitive when used with to.Rate it:

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give birthTo invent a new idea.Rate it:

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accident of birthReference to the fact that various benefits or detriments to the life of a person arise from the circumstances into which that person was born, these being entirely beyond his control.Rate it:

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birth tourismTravel from one country to another for the purpose of giving birth in the second country, thereby endowing the newborn child with citizenship of the second country.Rate it:

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carry one's weightTo contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.Rate it:

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pull one's weightTo do the work that one is obligated to.Rate it:

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worth its weight in goldHighly valuable.Rate it:

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give weightto attach importance toRate it:

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carry one's own weightA variant of carry one's weight.Rate it:

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Carry the Weight of the World on Your ShouldersTo think yourself responsible to resolve the problems of whole worldRate it:

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dead weightThat which is useless or excess; that which slows something down.Rate it:

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dead weightWeight that does not move.Rate it:

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give weightto improve the credibility or legitimacy ofRate it:

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hit above one's weightAlternative form of punch above one's weight.Rate it:

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hit below one's weightAlternative form of punch below one's weight.Rate it:

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pull one's own weightTo do the work that one is obligated to.Rate it:

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punch above one's weightTo achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.Rate it:

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punch below one's weightTo achieve or perform at a level lower than should be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.Rate it:

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throw one's weight aroundTo exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner.Rate it:

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Throw Your Weight AroundUsing power in a mean way or to threaten; to be in the command in a threatening wayRate it:

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weight of the worldThe distressing combined burden of the problems, doubts, imperfections, and responsibilities associated with human existence.Rate it:

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cradle-to-graveSpanning an entire lifetime; from birth to death.Rate it:

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pump ironTo lift weights; to engage in weight or strength training.Rate it:

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hail fromto be a native of, to come from, to originate from; to have as one's birth place or residenceRate it:

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bring forthTo give birth.Rate it:

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baby bluesPeriod and feeling of depressiveness after giving birth; a less severe form of postnatal depression.Rate it:

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as light as a featherHaving no weightRate it:

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bear downWhen giving birth, to push.Rate it:

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light as a featherextremely light, having minimal weightRate it:

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born in a barnOf humble birth, especially when referring to Jesus Christ.Rate it:

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failure to thriveAbnormal weight loss, malaise.Rate it:

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aetate ingravescentewith the weight, weakness of declining years.Rate it:

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alicuius auctoritas multum valet apud aliquemto have great influence with a person; to have considerable weight.Rate it:

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blessed eventThe birth of a baby.Rate it:

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born and bredShowing characteristics of birth and upbringing, especially in relation to a particular location.Rate it:

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bulk upTo gain weight.Rate it:

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bulk upTo increase the weight of.Rate it:

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cradle-to-graveSpanning an entire lifetime, from birth to death.Rate it:

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deadweightThe largest weight of cargo a ship is able to carry; i.e, the weight of a ship when fully loaded minus its weight when empty.Rate it:

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equestri loco natus or ortusa knight by birth.Rate it:

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excess baggageLuggage which exceeds the allowable size or weight (as for an airline flight or train trip), and for which an extra fee must therefore be paid.Rate it:

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failure to thrivePoor physical growth or level of weight, relative to one's age peers.Rate it:

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failure to thriveInstances of poor physical growth or of abnormal weight loss.Rate it:

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fatten upTo cause to gain weight by means of feeding.Rate it:

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feed upTo feed until they are at a healthy weight.Rate it:

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fill outTo have one's physique expand with maturity or with surplus weight.Rate it:

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from the cradle to the graveSpanning an entire lifetime; from birth to death.Rate it:

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frying pana cooking vessel, lighter weight than a heavy iron skilletRate it:

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give awayTo concede an advantage in weight, time, height etc.Rate it:

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il vaut son pesant d'orHe is worth his weight in gold.Rate it:

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