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a leopard cannot change its spotsOne cannot change one's own nature.Rate it:

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a re publica deficereto betray the interests of the state.Rate it:

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accusare aliquem perduellionisto charge a person with treason (hostile conduct against the state generally).Rate it:

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ager publicuspublic land; state domain.Rate it:

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aliquid ad verum exprimereto make a copy true to nature.Rate it:

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all hell breaks looseVi A place or state of fury, turmoil, destruction, or chaos.Rate it:

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all outThe state of a side having no more men to bat, thus ending its innings.Rate it:

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all sixes and ninesIn a state of confusion in which everything takes on an opposite meaningRate it:

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animata (animalia) inanimaque (not inanimata)animate and inanimate nature.Rate it:

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animo forti esseto be brave by nature.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/if I had an X for every time I YUsed to state that Y has happened a lot to the speakerRate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/X is the new YUsed to state that Y is being replaced by X.Rate it:

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arriver en trois bateauxTo come with great fuss, in great state, with unnecessary ceremony.Rate it:

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as isIn its present state or condition, especially as a contractual condition of sale.Rate it:

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at a standIn a state of confusion or uncertainty; undecided what to do next.Rate it:

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at death's doorAbout to die; in a life-threatening state of health.Rate it:

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at sixes and sevensIn a state of dispute or disagreement.Rate it:

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at sixes and sevensIn a state of confusion.Rate it:

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at the readyReady; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.Rate it:

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at variancenot in accord; in a state of disagreementRate it:

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aux frais de la princesseAt another’s expense (chiefly of the State Government).Rate it:

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back burnerA state of low urgency; a state of low current importance.Rate it:

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back on one's heelsIn a state of unease, surprise, or bewilderment, especially such that one's functioning or performance is detracted upon; Forced into a position of disadvantage, retreat, or poor performanceRate it:

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Back to Square OneA situation in which, one has to return to an earlier state due to certain drawbacks or failuresRate it:

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bad bloodAn inherited immoral or disturbed nature.Rate it:

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bad boyA man whose rebellious nature makes him attractive to women.Rate it:

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bang to rightsCaught red-handed; in a guilty state.Rate it:

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bar sinisterA state or characteristic which is dishonorable or shameful; a stigma.Rate it:

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bar sinisterThe state or characteristic of having been born out of wedlock; illegitimacy; bastardy.Rate it:

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barnburnerLiberal faction of the New York state United States Democratic Party in the mid 19th century.Rate it:

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be preparedTo always be in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty (motto of the Boy Scouts and pioneers).Rate it:

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bene, optime sentire de re publicato have the good of the state at heart.Rate it:

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Bite Off More Than You Can ChewTo take on something more than of its actual capacity, a person, who tries to accomplish too much, or is greedy by nature, or overconfident or too much motivated, taking more responsibility or task that a person can manageRate it:

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blaze upto burst into flames from a seemingly non-burning stateRate it:

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blue stateA state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.Rate it:

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boiling pointThe state of being heated, with high aggression.Rate it:

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breed in the boneTo establish or ingrain firmly within someone's nature.Rate it:

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buddy upTo form small teams, especially pairs, often to reduce the likelihood of an individual suffering harm without being noticed or to suit the nature of a task to be accomplished.Rate it:

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bust a gutTo laugh vehemently or uncontrollably; Any reaction (to some news or a sudden change) which is furious, violent, or of an extreme nature; Also one of many similar euphemisms meaning to highly exert oneselfRate it:

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by way ofPossessing the characteristics, nature, or standing of; in the state or condition of.Rate it:

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c'è del marcio in Danimarcasomething is rotten in the state of DenmarkRate it:

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c'est un homme comme il en faudrait beaucoupI wish more men were like him (because of his straightforward or courageous nature).Rate it:

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canary fitA highly emotional state of distress, anger, etc.Rate it:

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caught on the hopTo be in a situation of change, especially from a known to an unknown stateRate it:

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chassez le naturel par la porte, il revient par la fenêtreOn ne peut pas changer la nature des choses comme le caractère.Rate it:

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Chip on Your ShoulderAlways ready to fight or get in some quarrel or having an aggressive and rude natureRate it:

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circle the drainTo be in rapid decline or a state of downfall, especially as leading to inevitable utter failure or destruction.Rate it:

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civitati leges, iudicia, iura describereto give the state a constitution.Rate it:

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cloud nineA state of happiness, elation or bliss; often used in the phrase on cloud nine.Rate it:

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cognitive dissonanceThe state of behaving in a way that runs contrary to one's core values, worldview, ideals, and/or moral compass. One who does not practice as they preach could be said to have cognitive dissonanceRate it:

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