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make a fool of oneselfTo appear foolish to others.Rate it:

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fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on meThis phrase is said in response when someone tries to convince someone to do something again that they have done before that did not work out to their advantage.Rate it:

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there's no fool like an old foolAge does not bring wisdom.Rate it:

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don't be a fool, wrap your toolThere are consequences to not wearing a condom on your penisRate it:

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fool aroundTo engage in frivolous behaviour; to monkey around.Rate it:

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fool's bargainA bad bargain; one that leaves the person accepting it worse off.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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as a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool repeats his follyFoolish people repeatedly do foolish things.Rate it:

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a fool and his money are soon partedIt is easy to get money from foolish people, especially rich ones.Rate it:

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fool's paradiseA state of happiness due to illusion or false hope.Rate it:

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flannelled foolA cricketer (from his white flannel trousers).Rate it:

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fool aboutto fool aroundRate it:

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fool aroundTo waste time.Rate it:

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fool aroundTo engage in casual or flirtatious sexual acts.Rate it:

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fool aroundTo engage in adultery; to play around.Rate it:

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fool awayto waste, squanderRate it:

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fool upTo act foolishly.Rate it:

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fool withto be involved in a dangerous activityRate it:

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fool's errandA foolish undertaking, especially one that is purposeless, fruitless, nonsensical, or certain to fail.Rate it:

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fool's errandSuch an undertaking, assigned as a prank.Rate it:

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play the foolTo behave in a foolish or comical manner.Rate it:

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the silence of a lion is not that he is a fool but for determination and accuracy.To concentrate before making a job - isn't a weakness. As Lions, whom are fierce predators that often stalk their prey before attacking. Their attacks cause prey to panic and disperse, allowing the lions to isolate and attack a weaker or slower individual.Rate it:

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can't make ends meetTto earn just enough money to avoid getting into debt.Rate it:

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clothes don't make the manAn aphorism meaning that you cannot judge a person solely by his appearance. Usually pertains to men.Rate it:

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it takes all kinds to make a worldDiversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike.He irons his clothes how?! That's crazy! Well, I guess it takes all kinds.Rate it:

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make a big thing out ofTo make a fuss about, especially unnecessarily.Rate it:

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make a bundleto make a lot of moneyRate it:

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Make a Silk Purse Out of a Sow's EarTo make something good out of something naturally badRate it:

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make an exhibition of oneselfShe had far too much to drink and made an exhibition of herself by flirting with everyone.Rate it:

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make an exhibition of oneselfTo embarrass oneself or others in public.Rate it:

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make believeTo pretend or imagine.Rate it:

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make bricks without strawTo accomplish a task without the proper materials or under unreasonable conditions; to do the impossible.Rate it:

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make doTo put solution to a matter precariously (limited or inadequate means available).Rate it:

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Make Ends MeetTo have just enough money to have things that you needRate it:

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make groundgain ground; make progress.Rate it:

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make head or tail ofTo determine to be good or bad.Rate it:

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make heavy weatherTo make progress only with difficulty.Rate it:

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make it up as one goes alongTo improvise continuously.Rate it:

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make life a stone grooveMeans to live a happy, adventurous, loving, enjoyable and overall fun-filled life to the fullest, as if each day was your last.Rate it:

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make like a tree and leaveto leave, departRate it:

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make out like a banditTo profit greatly; to get an excessively good deal.Rate it:

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make the gradeTo prove satisfactory; to be successful or worthy of merit.Rate it:

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make upTo apply cosmetics or makeup.Rate it:

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Make Your Mouth WaterTo be intimidated by something in such a way that you feel inclined towards it and desperately desire of eating or drinking by feeling pleasureRate it:

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on the makeActively seeking an opportunity for self-advancement; eager to ingratiate oneself to others in order to secure some advantage.Rate it:

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one swallow does not make a summerA sign is not proof Rate it:

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when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.When life gives you lemons, make lemonade is a proverbial phrase used to encourage optimism and a positive can-do attitude in the face of adversity or misfortune.Rate it:

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make like a banana and splitto leave, departRate it:

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you can't make an omelette without breaking eggsIn order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that something should be destroyed.Rate it:

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good fences make good neighborsIt is better to mind one's own business than get involved with other people's affairs.Rate it:

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