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fight one's cornerTo vigorously promote or defend one's interests, views, etc.Rate it:

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box oneself into a cornerTo create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives. or solutions.Rate it:

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around the cornerImminent.Rate it:

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coffin cornerThis is an aerodynamics term which refers to a narrow and critical altitude range where an aircraft’s stall speed approaches its maximum speed, which can lead to catastrophic instability. This phrase is also used in American football to refer to the section of playing field, near the endzone, between the goal line and the 5 yard line in which punters attempt to pin the opposing team within, by executing a ‘coffin corner’ kick. This manuever is highly difficult and requires immense precision.Rate it:

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corner the marketTo have exclusive possession; to possess something to a high or excessive degree.Rate it:

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corner the marketTo monopolize a resource or commodity, as with the intent of driving up prices.Rate it:

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les oreilles ont dû vous cornerIl a été dit du mal de vous.Rate it:

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les oreilles ont dû vous corner (tinter)Your ears must have burned.Rate it:

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ne venez pas ainsi me corner aux oreillesDo not come and din it into my ears in that way.Rate it:

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paint oneself into a cornerTo create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.Rate it:

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turn a cornerAlternative form of turn the corner.Rate it:

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turn the cornerTo pass a critical point.Rate it:

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in one's pocketSubject to one's whims because of bribery.Rate it:

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burn a hole in one's pocketTo cause someone to be tempted to spend money.Rate it:

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pill in the pocketA pill carried in a pocket of one's clothing such as pants or a coat.Rate it:

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in someone's pocketReceiving money from, and under the influence of, a person or group of people, with the expectation that a favour or advantage will be proffered in return.Rate it:

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is that a gun in your pocket or are you just pleased to see meIndicates the speaker has noticed an erection underneath the interlocutor's clothes.Rate it:

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Money Burns a Hole in Your PocketSomeone who is always eager to spend the money, couldn’t resist from spending the money as soon as you have itRate it:

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out of pocketLacking funds, or suffering a loss.Rate it:

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out of pocketunreachableRate it:

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out of pocketOf or pertaining to the spending of cash rather than using credit.Rate it:

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pill in the pocketA medication, usually prescribed by a physician, which the patient is to carry with him or her, and which is to be used only under certain conditions.Rate it:

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pocket dialA portable sundial of small size.Rate it:

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pocket dialRate it:

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pocket dialA situation in which one's cellphone makes a call from one's back pocket when its buttons are inadvertently pressed.Rate it:

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pocket moneychild's allowanceRate it:

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pocket-sizedsmall enough to fit into a pocketRate it:

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pocket-sizedsmall-scale, downsizedRate it:

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adding machineA pocket calculator that has very few functions.Rate it:

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pin downTo corner somebody in order to get a firm answer.Rate it:

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an der Eckeat the corner, nearbyRate it:

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avoir toujours la bourse à la mainTo have always one’s hand in one’s pocket.Rate it:

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black triangleOne of a class of triangle-shaped unidentified flying objects, usually with a light in each corner.Rate it:

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boire (essuyer or avaler) un affrontTo pocket an insult.Rate it:

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il dépensa toute sa semaineHe spent all his week’s wages (or, pocket-money).Rate it:

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je l'ai mis au pied du murI drove him into a corner; I made him decide one way or the other.Rate it:

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je suis en perteI am out of pocket.Rate it:

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loose changeCoins of little value kept in one's pocket or bag.Rate it:

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