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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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against the grainTo sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface.Rate it:

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Take With a Grain of SaltTo be in a doubt about something; not to believe entirelyRate it:

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against the grainContrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.Rate it:

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"a grain of sand is only noticed inside the shoe."ShoeRate it:

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against the grainUnwillingly, reluctantly. It went much against the grain with him, i.e. it was much against his inclination, or against his pluck.Rate it:

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avoir un grainto be crazy, to be strangely behavedRate it:

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avoir un grain de folieTo be a little cracked.Rate it:

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east of the grainMaking a big deal out of something little.Rate it:

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go against the grainTo defy convention; to do something in a manner that is unusual or out of the ordinary.Rate it:

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Go Against the GrainAnnoying people by saying or doing something in an unusual way, to arouse anger in someone by going against his willRate it:

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tel grain, tel painWhat you sow, you must mow.Rate it:

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there's a grain of truth in every jokeWhenever a person is joking, he/she is actually disguising thoughts and emotions, either subconsciously or deliberately.Rate it:

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veillez au grainKeep a sharp look-out.Rate it:

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a cut dog ain't got no pups.It goes without saying that a fixed dog can't father any puppies.Rate it:

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breast upTo cut the face of on one side so as to lay bare the principal upright stems of the plants.Rate it:

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but me no butsUsed to cut off objections or qualificationsRate it:

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cut a cheese?To Break Wind:Rate it:

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cut any cornersDon’t take any shortcuts and produce shoddy workRate it:

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cut down to sizeDiminish the prestige or exaggerated importance of someone or something to reduce (them) to a suitable stature; To humble or humiliateRate it:

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cut of one's jibSomeone’s general appearance or the implications thereof, especially in relation to making an impression or one’s style..Rate it:

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cut offTo remove via cutting.Rate it:

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cut off one's nose to spite one's faceTo harm oneself as a result of attempting to harm an adversary.Rate it:

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cut outWell suited; appropriate; fit for a particular activity or purpose.Rate it:

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cut the lineThe willful entering of a queue of persons or vehicles waiting, for a service, anywhere other than the rear -usually to the objection of those already assembledRate it:

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cut upwasn't a success and just was a mistake.Rate it:

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fish or cut baitTo choose between taking action now, or forgoing the opportunity and putting that energy into another endeavor; to decide.Rate it:

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magic asteriskan unspecified future budget cut, especially an imaginary cut.Rate it:

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zero outTo cut off funding for.Rate it:

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cut the crapto stop lying.Rate it:

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cut a sorry figureTo be regarded unfavorably by others by making a bad impression E.g. Looking embarrassed or humiliated in an unpleasant situation.Rate it:

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close upTo heal a cut or other wound.Rate it:

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cut downTo bring down by cutting.Rate it:

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cut inWhen painting, to paint edges, corners, or trim in preparation for rolling larger areas.Rate it:

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cut it outTo stop; refrain from; halt.Rate it:

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cut no iceTo have no influence (on).Rate it:

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cut offTo isolate or remove from contact.Rate it:

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cut the crapto stop talking about irrelevant things.Rate it:

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Cut the MustardTo comply with the requirements or handle a job in a perfect mannerRate it:

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cut upTo cut into smaller pieces.Rate it:

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cut upTo aggressively move in front of another vehicle.Rate it:

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stem to sternStem is the main upright timber at the bow of a ship (front) & stern is the rear part of a ship or boat (back) Means entirely or beginning to end.Rate it:

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sushi tuna saku blockIt is a tuna cut that is sold and it is used to make sushi or poke. This tuna can be yellowfin (Ahi in Hawaiian language) or bluefin.Rate it:

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a cut aboveSuperior to; of a higher quality than.Rate it:

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clean cutclearly outlinedRate it:

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cut a rugTo dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.Rate it:

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cut and driedSimple, straightforward, clear, or certain.Rate it:

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cut offTo end abruptly.Rate it:

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cut offTo interrupt.Rate it:

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