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a little knowledge is a dangerous thingThe proverb 'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing' expresses the idea that a small amount of knowledge can mislead people into thinking that they are more expert than they really are, which can lead to mistakes being made.Rate it:

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hesiod says: even a fool after suffering gets him knowledge; the italians: can scotato da l'acqua calda ha paura poi della freddaA dog burnt by hot water afterwards fears cold.]Rate it:

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"there is a supreme wisdom beyond human knowledge."WisdomRate it:

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"water ignorance with knowledge that wisdom grows."WisdomRate it:

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"whoever divides knowledge does not multiply ignorance."Knowledge IgnoranceRate it:

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fount of wisdom/knowledgeBoundless source of information; expert level Various other nouns are interchangeable with ‘wisdom’ or ‘knowledge’ to modify status as a ’fount of,‘ or ‘being a wealth of’ something E.g. fount of courage, fount of compassion, fount of indecision, etc.Rate it:

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knowledge is powerWith knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of his objectives will certainly increase.Rate it:

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to the best of one's knowledgeAlternative form of to one's knowledgeRate it:

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Keep Body and Soul TogetherTo have just reason to be alive, just surviving but not living in real senseRate it:

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body of waterAny significant accumulation of water, usually covering the Earth or another planet, such as a river, lake or a bay.Rate it:

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sell one's bodyTo work as a prostitute.Rate it:

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body blowA serious setback; a traumatizing event which prevents or hinders continuation of an activity.Rate it:

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body blowA hard punch struck to the torso.Rate it:

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body EnglishA body motion made to coax an object already propelled go in a desired direction. For example, a nervous leaning or twisting movement while playing sports such as golf or bowling, to "persuade" the ball to go in a desired direction.Rate it:

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body of waterUsed other than as an idiom: see body, of, water.Rate it:

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move one's bodyTo dance.Rate it:

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my body is readyUsed to express preparation for and excitement over something, especially sex.Rate it:

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over my dead bodyUnder no circumstances; absolutely not.Rate it:

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warm bodyUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see warm,‎ body.Rate it:

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warm bodyAny person who is present.Rate it:

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get the goods onTo acquire knowledge or develop evidence that reveals the truth about someone's character or behavior, especially criminal behavior.Rate it:

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keep at arm's lengthStay at a distance, away from one's body.Rate it:

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opinio juris sive necessitatisThe principle of International Law where states believe or accept that a practice exists and must be followed because of a rule of Law requiring it, to the extent that it becomes part of the body of norms known as international Customary Law. See the Lotus CaseRate it:

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ride with the punchesTo deflect the force of an opponent's punches by moving the body adroitlyRate it:

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rub up againstTo touch something with one's body.Rate it:

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swallow the dickTo use long words without knowledge of their meaning.Rate it:

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fish outTo deplete the supply of fish in a given body of water.Rate it:

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bone upTo study or cram, especially in order to refresh one's knowledge of a topic.Rate it:

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tone upTo strengthen and make the muscles of the body firmer by regular excercise.Rate it:

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scientia potentia estKnowledge is Power; with knowledge or education, one's potential or abilities in life will certainly increase.Rate it:

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ice overTo become covered in ice, usually of a body of water.Rate it:

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been there, done thatAn assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic and is now bored.Rate it:

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rule of thumbA general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.Rate it:

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believe you me!An expression of self assuredness, self confidence, knowledge of facts in the matter.Rate it:

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ignorance is blissLack of knowledge results in happinessSometime you are more comfortable if you dont know something.Rate it:

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peel offTo separate off from the main body, to move off to one side; as in troop movements on a parade ground or an organized retreat, or columns in a procession.Rate it:

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Pierian springThe source of knowledge, inspiration, or learning.Rate it:

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there's no such thing as a stupid questionUsed to encourage people to seek knowledge by asking questions, no matter how silly the questions may appear to be.Rate it:

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as far as one knowsTo the best of one's knowledge.Rate it:

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in orderIn accordance with the procedural rules governing formal meetings of a deliberative body.Rate it:

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are you for real?Statements, actions. Body language, past history create an image of an individual in a particular situation.Rate it:

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half-nakedWith very few clothes on; revealing lots of one's body.Rate it:

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according toOur zeal should be according to knowledge. - Thomas Sprat.Rate it:

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AKICIFInitialism of all knowledge is contained in fanzines : a humorous allusion to the tendency of irrelevant topics to be discussed in venues ostensibly devoted to fandom.Rate it:

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Also-RanA Competitor, Activist, Advocate, 'Busy Body', 'Has-Been' {attempting to become an 'Is-Been'}Rate it:

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artium studia or artes vigent (not florent)learning, scientific knowledge is flourishing.Rate it:

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at arm's lengthAt a distance, away from one's body.Rate it:

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be preparedTo always be in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty (motto of the Boy Scouts and pioneers).Rate it:

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beddable[...] feminine, great body great legs great taste, trained and beddable, Jesus, how beddable.Rate it:

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behind somebody's backWithout somebody's knowledge; secretly.Rate it:

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