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lightning chessA form of chess in which each player must move much faster than normal. Time is controlled by a clock or a buzzer. If a player fails to make the time control he or she forfeits the game. Also known as speed chess.Rate it:

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lightning fastExtremely fastRate it:

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lightning never strikes twice in the same placeA lucky or unusual event is unlikely to occur again in the same way.Rate it:

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quick as lightningis very quickRate it:

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lightning in a bottleStored electricity, as in a capacitor.Rate it:

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lightning in a bottleEphemeral state or atmosphere, as at startup company or artistic group.Rate it:

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faster than lightningMoving very fast.Rate it:

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lightning fastExtremely quicklyRate it:

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lightning in a bottleA difficult or challenging feat, particularly to attempt such a feat.Rate it:

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lightning in a bottleGreat, unlikely, fleeting success, particularly entrepreneurial or media.Rate it:

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lightning-quickIncredibly fast.Rate it:

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lightning-quickIncredibly fastRate it:

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snug as a bug in a rugVery cosy and comfortable.Rate it:

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bug offUsed to tell somebody to leave them alone.Rate it:

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bug outHastily.Rate it:

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bug outTo abandon someone without warning.Rate it:

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bug in one's bonnetSomething that makes someone act crazy or excites them or is of particular interest or concern to them; something that bothers or irritates someone; a lesser known version of the expression “bee in one’s bonnet”Rate it:

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Bug OffTo avoid bothering someone, to leave someone alone, go awayRate it:

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bug outMiss school, play truant, play hooky.Rate it:

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bug outTo cause to bulge.Rate it:

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Bug SomeoneTo annoy someone, bothering, irritating a lotRate it:

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bug stormA large number of insects in the air, especially when passed through by a vehicle.Rate it:

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cute as a bug's earVery cute.Rate it:

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Snug as a Bug in a RugComfy and warm, something that relaxes you or provides you with solaceRate it:

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bee in one's bonnetSomething that makes someone act crazy or excites them or is of particular interest or concern to them; something that bothers or irritates someone; a lesser known version of this expression is “bug in one’s bonnet”Rate it:

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coup de foudrelightning strike, thunderboltRate it:

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de caelo servare (Att. 4. 3. 3)to observe the sky (i.e. the flight of birds, lightning, thunder, etc.)Rate it:

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de caelo tangi, percutito be struck by lightning.Rate it:

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éclairlightningRate it:

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fulmen locum tetigitthe lightning has struck somewhere.Rate it:

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fulmina micantthe lightning flashes.Rate it:

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fulmine ictusstruck by lightning.Rate it:

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fulmine tangi, icito be struck by lightning.Rate it:

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