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get on somebody's caseTo lecture, berate, or complain to somebody, especially to find fault or criticize.Rate it:

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get on someone's caseTo lecture, berate, or complain to somebody, especially to find fault or criticize.Rate it:

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given a basket to carry waterAssigned an impossible or ridiculous task.Rate it:

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hell in a hand basketto go to one's doom, to deteriorate quickly, to proceed on a course to disaster. The phrase go to hell in a handbasket is an American phrase which came into general use during the American Civil War, though its popularity has spread into other countries.Rate it:

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hospital passAn unwinnable case, often passed to a newly-qualified member of the firm.Rate it:

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I don't knowA reason and common excuse used to state that a person is unclear of why something did or did not happen, or is or is not the case.Rate it:

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I rest my caseMy argument is proven; I conclude my statement.Rate it:

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I rest my caseThe previous encapsulates my view.Rate it:

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I think soI believe that is the case, but am not certain.Rate it:

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ICYWWInitialism of In case you were wondering.Rate it:

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if anythingUsed to suggest or state tentatively that something may be the case.Rate it:

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in caseIn the event; should there be a need.Rate it:

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in the interest of justicethe reason of case dismissal used when the judge decides that justice will be best served when the case is dismissedRate it:

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iudicare causam (de aliqua re)to decide on the conduct of the case.Rate it:

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just in caseIf and only if.Rate it:

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just in caseIn the event; should there be a need.Rate it:

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kysAlternative letter-case form of KYS.Rate it:

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larger than lifeOf greater size or magnitude than is naturally or normally the case.Rate it:

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larger-than-lifeOf greater size or magnitude than is naturally or normally the case.Rate it:

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lay down the lawTo present the law that applies to a given case.Rate it:

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le cas échéantShould such a thing happen; If such should be the case.Rate it:

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Make a Federal Case Out of SomethingTo give something more importance than it deservesRate it:

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moses basketportable cradleRate it:

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NIMBYAlternative letter-case form of nimbyRate it:

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no matter how one slices itfrom any perspective; in every caseRate it:

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omnia consilia frigent (Verr. 2. 25)advice is useless in this case; the situation is very embarrassing.Rate it:

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on balanceJudging fairly by considering all facets of a case.Rate it:

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On Someone's CaseContinuously criticizing someone, continually bothering someoneRate it:

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ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny(biology, social sciences, art, philosophy) The physical, cultural, moral, or intellectual development of each individual passes through stages similar to the developmental stages of that individual's species, society, or civilization.1905, J. A. Harris, "The Importance of Investigations of Seedling Stages," Science, New Series, vol. 22, no. 554, p. 186:With reference to seedling stages the statement that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny must be made with great reserve.1961, M. E. Wolfgang, "Pioneers in Criminology: Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909)," The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology, and Police Science, vol. 52, no. 4, p. 367:Haeckel maintained that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny, and this idea was incorporated by Lombroso into his parallelism between the criminal and the child.2002, B. S. Jackson, "Models in Legal History: The Case of Biblical Law," Journal of Law and Religion, vol. 18, no. 1, p. 11:For even if we accept that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny," those responsible for the drafting of ancient legal documents were not children, and are hardly to be endowed with some form of infantile mentality.Rate it:

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open and shut caseSimple situation; quick situation; clear-cutRate it:

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opinio juris sive necessitatisThe principle of International Law where states believe or accept that a practice exists and must be followed because of a rule of Law requiring it, to the extent that it becomes part of the body of norms known as international Customary Law. See the Lotus CaseRate it:

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perorare(1) to make one's peroration; (2) to deliver the closing speech (in a case where several speeches have been made).Rate it:

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pior das hipótesesWorst case scenario.Rate it:

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Pull All Your Eggs into One BasketTo take all your chances on one plan or idea, to use all your options at one timeRate it:

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put all one's eggs in one basketRather than diversifying.Rate it:

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res (ita) fertcircumstances make this necessary; the exigencies of the case are these.Rate it:

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res ipsa docetthe very facts of the case show this.Rate it:

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sag offBasketball: Position oneself closer to the basket while guarding an opposing player.Rate it:

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save something for a rainy dayTo save something just in case one may need it.Rate it:

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slam dunkA high-jump approach to the basket and a one-hand slam of the ball through the hoop!Rate it:

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snafuAlternative letter-case form of SNAFURate it:

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spare tireAn extra wheel or tire carried as a replacement in case of a flat.Rate it:

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spare tyreAn extra tyre carried in case one of the vehicle's tyres is damaged or deflated.Rate it:

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svpAlternative letter-case form of SVPRate it:

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tel est pris qui croyait prendreIt is a case of the biter bit.Rate it:

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the fix is inA process (for example, a court case) has been rigged behind the scenes and its outcome will not reflect true justice.Rate it:

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un en-casSomething prepared in case of need.Rate it:

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under glassIn a glass case, like an item in a museum.Rate it:

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underwater basket weavingunderwater basket weavingRate it:

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underwater basket weavingAn easy and useless college or high school class.Rate it:

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