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in the right place at the right timeAt a location where something good is about to happen at just the time of its occurrence; lucky; fortunate; able to obtain a benefit due to circumstances, rather than due to merit.Rate it:

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in the wrong place at the wrong timeDescribing actions or activities that the speaker considers inappropriate, misdirected, or unlikely to yield good results.Rate it:

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it comes and goesSometimes you might feel like nothing is right and everything is against you, but don't give up. Things could change for the good in a matter of seconds.Rate it:

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it pays to advertiseGood qualities do not get rewarded automatically.Rate it:

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it's all goodThe same as saying: you don't need to worry about it; I'm not worried about it;. there's nothing to worry about; nothing is wrong; used to express unconcern.Rate it:

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it's a long road that has no turningencouragement when things are not going well. Just as a long road eventually has a turning, problems also eventually have a solution, even though one might have to wait.Rate it:

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it's an ill windAlternative form of it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.Rate it:

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it's an ill wind that blows no goodAlternative form of it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.Rate it:

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it's an ill wind that blows no one any goodAlternative form of it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.Rate it:

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it's an ill wind that blows nobody any goodThere is usually something of benefit to someone, no matter how bad the situation.Rate it:

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it's not all it's cracked up to beFailing to meet expectations; not being as good as people say.Rate it:

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iter facere(1) to take a journey, (2) to make, lay down a road (rare).Rate it:

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iter impedituman impassable road.Rate it:

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iter obstruereto obstruct a road; to close a route.Rate it:

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iucunde esse (Deiot. 7. 19)to be in a good temper.Rate it:

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iudicium subtile, elegans, exquisitum, intellegensgood taste; delicate perception.Rate it:

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j'ai bien envie d'aller à paris avec vousI have a good mind to go to Paris with you.Rate it:

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j'en ai été quitte pour la peurI escaped with a good fright.Rate it:

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jamais bon chien n'a rongé bon osA good dog rarely gets a good bone; Men rarely get their deserts.Rate it:

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je l'accommoderai comme il fautI will give him a good hiding.Rate it:

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je le mettrai au pasI will put him on his good behaviour.Rate it:

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je le tiens de bonne sourceI have it on good authority.Rate it:

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je ne le croirai qu'à bonnes enseignesI shall only believe it upon good authority.Rate it:

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je ne me paye pas de mauvaises raisonsI will only be satisfied with good reasons.Rate it:

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je ne veux pas y aller et pour causeI do not want to go there, and for a very good reason.Rate it:

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je suis bien dans son espritHe has a good opinion of me.Rate it:

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je suis très bien avec luiI am on very good terms with him.Rate it:

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je te dis merdebreak a leg! good luck!Rate it:

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je vous donne beau jeu(lit.) I give you good cards; (fig.) I give you a good opportunity; I play into your hands.Rate it:

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jeu qui trop dure ne vaut rien (charles d'orléans)Too much of a good thing is bad.Rate it:

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jolie laideunconventionally attractive. Literally it means "pretty and ugly" but is not generally used in reference to ugliness; a more accurate translation would be unusual, flawed or quirky good looks.Rate it:

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juicyUsed in reference to describing a young man who appears attractive, handsome, good-lookingRate it:

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just killed a woman, feeling goodwhen you kill a woman in a videogame, you HAVE to say " just killed a woman, feeling good."Rate it:

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keep in withTo continue to have a good relationship withRate it:

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Keep Your Fingers CrossedTo wish someone or something a good luck and successRate it:

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kick buttTo be impressive; to be decisively good or pleasant.Rate it:

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kick the can down the roadTo postpone a decision or action.Rate it:

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Kick Up Your HeelTo cheer, celebrate and having good time, to rejoice oneselfRate it:

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Kill the Goose that Lays the Golden EggsTo spoil something good with one’s absurd actions, intolerance and greedRate it:

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kiss of deathSomething that may seem good and favourable but that actually brings ruin to hopes, plans, etc.Rate it:

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know one's own mindTo clearly understand one's own feelings, intentions, preferences, etc; to know precisely what one wants; to be decisive or determined.Rate it:

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l'enfer est pavé de bonnes intentionsLa volonté de bien faire ou de faire le bien aboutit parfois au contraire du résultat espéré.Rate it:

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la bonne volonté est reputée pour le faitThe will is as good as (is taken for) the deed.Rate it:

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la tête de ma mères’emploie pour insister sur sa bonne foi ou sur ses intentions.Rate it:

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la vérité comme l'huile vient au-dessusTruth will out; It takes a good many shovelfuls of earth to bury the Truth.Rate it:

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later onGood-bye; see you later.Rate it:

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latine loqui (Brut. 45. 166)(1) to speak Latin, (2) to speak good Latin (also bene latine), (3) to express oneself clearly.Rate it:

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latine scribere (Opt. Gen. Or. 2. 4)to write good Latin.Rate it:

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lay of the landThe trends, feelings, intentions, and other factors influencing a strategic, political, or social situation.Rate it:

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lay rubberTo accelerate so rapidly from standstill that it leaves a mark of burnt rubber on the road from the tire.Rate it:

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