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id quod maximum, gravissimum estthe main point.Rate it:

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tempus maximum est, utit is high time that...Rate it:

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at a loss for wordsHaving nothing to say; stunned to the point of speechlessness.Rate it:

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dead lossAn absolute or total loss.Rate it:

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at a lossBelow the cost or price of purchase.Rate it:

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loss of faceloss of the respect of others, humiliation, public disgraceRate it:

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one man's gain is another man's loss.Often a benefit to one person comes at a cost to another.Rate it:

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bring (one's) a-gamerefers to bringing maximum effort, focus and undeniable commitment; an encouragement to do your best with no excuses; giving it your allRate it:

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floor itTo depress the accelerator to the maximum extent.Rate it:

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full speed aheadA command, especially on military vessels, to move forward at maximum speed.Rate it:

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go through the roofA dramatic physical or emotional reaction or tirade to any of these. A disappointment, a great omission or error, an unnecessary loss due to inattention or carelessness.Rate it:

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hold this lUsed to make fun of someone when they say/do something stupid; they take a "L" or a "Loss"Rate it:

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play with house moneyTo act as if or be in a situation that, no matter the outcome, there is virtually no significant downside or risk; commonly used to refer to using already won funds (gambled money, casino winnings, etc.) to finance an endeavor (or continue to gamble) such that there is no real, perceivable or potential lossRate it:

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under the influenceDrunk; intoxicated; affected by alcohol. The phrase "under the influence" typically refers to the state of being affected by some substance or external factor that alters one's behavior, judgment, or perception. It is commonly associated with the consumption of drugs or alcohol, but it can also refer to the impact of other factors such as emotions, peer pressure, or environmental influences. Being "under the influence" implies a diminished capacity to make rational decisions or to act responsibly, and it may also carry legal consequences if the substance in question is illegal or if the person's impaired state leads to unsafe or illegal behavior. Overall, the phrase "under the influence" is often used to describe a state of temporary impairment or altered mental state that can be caused by various factors, and it is typically associated with a loss of control or impaired judgment.Rate it:

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worth the riskThe benefit of the success is more valuable than the problems caused by the potential loss.Rate it:

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balls to the wall(With) maximum effort or commitment. [since the 1960s]Rate it:

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go for the goldTo attempt to achieve the maximum reward or result in an endeavor.Rate it:

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cash inTo profit from; to use an opportunity to maximum advantage, especially financially.Rate it:

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run toTo reach a particular maximum amount, size, value, etc.Rate it:

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balls to the wallFull throttle; (at) maximum speed. [since the 1960s]Rate it:

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por si acasoSi acaso, en el poco probable caso de que...Rate it:

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an umbrella policyReference insurance terminology. An additional protection beyond the basic policy to cover the unusual, the vastly unpredictable, in a loss or damage incident.Rate it:

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chip shotA shot in which the ball is kicked from underneath with accuracy but with less than maximum force, to launch it high into the air in order either to pass it over the heads of opponents or to score a goal.Rate it:

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add insult to injuryTo further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.Rate it:

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a hundred and ten percentThe exertion of more than seems possible, hence 110%, not 100%, the usual maximum amount possible.Rate it:

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nut-cutting timeTime to exert maximum effort, for example, due to an approaching deadline or a looming competitive situation.Rate it:

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failure to thriveAbnormal weight loss, malaise.Rate it:

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full speed aheadMaximum effort without reservations or delay.Rate it:

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Indian signA curse causing loss of will power or persistent bad luck.Rate it:

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red inkA euphemism for financial loss.Rate it:

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'tis an ill wind that blows no goodSimilar to "every cloud has a silver lining" or "one man's gain is another's loss". This expression appeared in John Heywood's 1546 proverb collection and remains so well known that it is often shortened. (www.dictionary.com}Rate it:

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a vero non abhorrereto be probable.Rate it:

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all outusing maximum effortRate it:

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bargain awayTo dispose of in a bargain, usually with a sense of loss or disadvantage.Rate it:

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bid fairseem probableRate it:

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bid fairseems probableRate it:

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blind side someoneTo injure, reveal shared private information or cause financial or personal loss through disloyalty or actions which hurt or disappoint.Rate it:

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brain-deadHaving an irreversible loss of brain function and cessation of brain activity.Rate it:

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bring it weakTo fail to accomplish an accomplishable task or to make an attempt at less than maximum effort; to "half-ass" or "fake the funk".Rate it:

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brown outTo experience a partial loss of vision having the characteristics of a brownout, to suffer a brownout.Rate it:

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c'est la goutte d'eau qui fait déborder le vaseLe maximum de ce qui pouvait être supporté a été dépassé.Rate it:

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cette perte nous coupe bras et jambesThis loss cripples us entirely.Rate it:

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chances areIt is likely that, it is probable that.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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damno afficito suffer loss, harm, damage.Rate it:

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damnum (opp. lucrum) facereto suffer loss, harm, damage.Rate it:

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damnum compensare cum aliqua reto balance a loss by anything.Rate it:

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damnum or detrimentum sarcire (not reparare)to make good, repair a loss or injury.Rate it:

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detrimentum capere, accipere, facereto suffer loss, harm, damage.Rate it:

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easy come, easy goEasily won and easily lost; usually said when resigned to a loss.Rate it:

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