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bolt bucketA machine, especially an automobile. Implies that the machine is clunky or unreliable.Rate it:

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brain bucketA protective helmet, as worn, for example, by a motorcyclist, bicyclist, or soldier in combat.Rate it:

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bucket listA list of things to accomplish before one's death. [Circa 2007]Rate it:

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bucket of boltsA piece of machinery that is not worth more than its scrap value, often of old cars.Rate it:

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bucket of militancyFull of aggressionRate it:

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Drop in the BucketAn extremely little, unimportant amountRate it:

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kick the bucketTo die.Rate it:

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a drop in the bucketAn effort or action having very little overall influence, especially as compared to a huge problem.Rate it:

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light bucketNickname for a reflecting telescope, especially one with a relatively large aperture and suitable for observing deep sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies.Rate it:

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bucket listUsed other than as an idiom: see bucket, list.Rate it:

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mercy bucketEye dialect spelling of merci beaucoup.Rate it:

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brain bucketThe skull.Rate it:

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bucket downTo rain heavily.Rate it:

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bucket of rustSynonym of rustbucketRate it:

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couldn't carry a note in a bucketnot musically talented, unable to sing.Rate it:

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drool bucketA person with low intelligence or no common sense; an idiot.Rate it:

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drop in the bucketAn effort or action having very little overall influence, especially as compared to a huge problem.Rate it:

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Kick the BucketTo perish, die or expire, no more aliveRate it:

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kick the bucketto die.Rate it:

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kick the bucketOf a machine, to break down such that it cannot be repaired.Rate it:

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two tears in a bucketused to express acceptance of misfortuneRate it:

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a bit muchMore than is reasonable.Rate it:

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quite a bitA considerable amount.Rate it:

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bit partsmall acting roleRate it:

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a bit iffyTo experience concern, reflect nervousness, have misgivings, expect possible dire results.Rate it:

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wouldn't shout if a shark bit himFrugal, miserly.Rate it:

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a little bit of bread and no cheesethe song of the yellowhammer.Rate it:

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behind the bitAn equestrian term, meaning that the horse is evading the bit.Rate it:

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bit by a barn mouseTipsy.Rate it:

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bit in the biten of lakeIt means that a person is in a serious mood where he is not thinking for the serious matter. Its proper meaning is "serious"Rate it:

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do one's bitTo make an individual contribution toward an overall effort.Rate it:

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bit on the sideSecondary lover, mistress.Rate it:

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champ at the bitTo bite the bit, especially when restless.Rate it:

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Champ at the BitTo show sheer willingness to do something or become impatient to begin itRate it:

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champ at the bitTo show impatience or frustration when delayed.Rate it:

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chomp at the bitTo show impatience or frustration when delayed.Rate it:

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every bitExactly, to its full degreeRate it:

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get a bit worked up!To become excited, alarmed, frightened over a situation, conversation, scenario.Rate it:

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in a bitSoon.Rate it:

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the biter bitA hurt person who has hurt others in the past.Rate it:

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two-bitinsignificant or worthlessRate it:

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two-bitCosting 25 cents.Rate it:

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two-bitInsignificant or worthless.Rate it:

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two-bitcosting 25 centsRate it:

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a drop in the oceanA drop in the bucket.Rate it:

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je vais potasser (piocher) un brin (students' slang)I’m going to swot (mug up) a bit.Rate it:

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with a grain of saltWith a bit of common sense and skepticism. Generally used in some form of to take with a grain of salt.Rate it:

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grain of saltA bit of common sense and skepticism. Generally used in some form of to take with a grain of salt.Rate it:

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look before you leapDon't jump into something too precipitously; be at least a bit foresightful or circumspect.Rate it:

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esagerazioneMore than is reasonable; a bit too much.Rate it:

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