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loaded wordAny word, set phrase or idiom that has strong positive or negative connotations beyond their ordinary definition.Rate it:

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mainland ChinaThe area under the jursdiction of People's Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong and Macau (and, by definition, Taiwan).Rate it:

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point outTo identify with a bodily gesture, notably by pointing a finger or implement.Rate it:

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wouldn't give two hoots n a holler / ... two hoots and a hollerdefinition: it isn't worth much, or I wouldn't put much stock in it - it is not believable, or wouldn't pay attention to it.Rate it:

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needle in a haystackA person saying something is like finding a needle in a haystack is pointing out the difficulty of a situationRate it:

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fine feathers make fine birdsSomething that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.Rate it:

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a definitione proficiscito start from a definition.Rate it:

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à maison laide arbre mortDéfinition manquante ou à compléter.Rate it:

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avec une seule fève, on ne peut pas préparer la soupeDéfinition manquante ou à compléter.Rate it:

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carry forwardThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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carry overThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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casual expressiona word in the dictionary that has an alternate definition than the dictionary definition or a phrase that means something different than its words put together would literally mean when put togetherRate it:

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ce ne sont pas ceux qui ont de grandes oreilles qui entendent le mieuxDéfinition manquante ou à compléter.Rate it:

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cut swathesThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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dig outThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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don't feed the trollSaid to urge another not to respond to disruptive attention-seeking behavior, particularly in online contexts, by pointing out any such response is likely to be counterproductive.Rate it:

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ex vi terminiby definitionRate it:

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go out withOften in hopes that the relationship will become more longterm as in definition 1.Rate it:

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hand on a plateThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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heave toTo cause the vessel to become dead in the water by pointing the bows directly towards the wind.Rate it:

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hit the rockTo make a gesture to show celebration, friendship, or to be part of a secret handshake by one person raising their fist so the fist is pointing at the person and the other person lightly punches the fist.Rate it:

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il y a temps pour toutDéfinition manquante ou à compléter.Rate it:

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involutae rei notitiam definiendo aperire (Or. 33. 116)to make an obscure notion clear by means of definition.Rate it:

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joe coolAn “Average Joe,” that has reached “Cool” status, Used derogatorily = pointing out that “No, you have not” — reached Cool Status Snoopy, reached Cool Rate it:

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make light work ofThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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mon vier, Madame OlivierDéfinition manquante ou à compléter.Rate it:

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oh, ye of little faithPointing out one's lack of faith; people sometimes leave the "O" or "Oh" out of the saying when they say itRate it:

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pack inThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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point n'est besoin d'espérer pour entreprendre, ni de réussir pour persévérerDéfinition manquante ou à compléter.Rate it:

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Put Your Finger on SomethingTo be accurate in pointing out something, to precisely recognize or recall somethingRate it:

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putain de moineDéfinition manquante ou à compléter. …Rate it:

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qui paie d'avance est mal serviDéfinition manquante ou à compléter.Rate it:

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second gearThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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serve upThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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smoke poleThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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taking the rough with the smoothDéfinition manquante ou à compléter. …Rate it:

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the emperor has no clothesUsed to describe a situation where someone is pretending to be something they are not, or when something is revealed to be a fraud; a way of pointing out that someone is not as powerful or impressive as they claim to be; a way of exposing a lie or deceptionRate it:

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thumbs upA gesture signifying approval or okay; a thumb pointing up out of a fist.Rate it:

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toe outTo have the toes of each foot, in standing or walking, pointing outward, the right foot pointing to the right and the left foot pointing to the left, from the the body.Rate it:

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zbeub zbeubDéfinition manquante ou à compléter. …Rate it:

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