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chat échaudé craint l'eau froideA burnt child dreads the fire; Once bit, twice shy.Rate it:

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che sera seraUsed to express a personal philosophy of fatalism1604, Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus:Why then belike we must sin, / And so consequently die. / Aye, we must die an everlasting death. / What doctrine call you this ? Che, sera, sera: / What will be*, shall be; Divinity adieu. / These Metaphysics of Magicians, / And necromantic books, are heavenly.Rate it:

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close outto terminate; to call the end of.Rate it:

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combattre le feu par le feuto fight fire with fireRate it:

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companyIt took six companies to put out the fire.Rate it:

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contestari deos hominesqueto call gods and men to witness.Rate it:

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CQDSOS, general distress callRate it:

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dalla padella alla braceout of the frying pan, into the fireRate it:

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desperate times call for desperate measuresIn adverse circumstances actions that might have been rejected under other circumstances may become the best choice.Rate it:

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desperate times require desperate measuresAlternative form of desperate times call for desperate measures.Rate it:

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dial injoin or participate in a conference call.Rate it:

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dial upto telephone, to call on the telephoneRate it:

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don't call us, we'll call youA stereotypical request from a hiring organisation to a potential candidate, suggesting that the candidate will not be hired.Rate it:

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don't ring us, we'll ring youSynonym of don't call us, we'll call youRate it:

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drop a dimeTo make a phone call, usually means calling the pol to report another's activities.Rate it:

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drop somebody a lineTo write, call or visit somebody.Rate it:

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drop the writTo call a federal or provincial election.Rate it:

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dry powderA powder found in a fire extinguisher that is expelled to smother the fireRate it:

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Earth toUsed to call the attention of a distracted person.Rate it:

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escape fireA fuel-free safe spot, consisting of burning grass as a method of defense against a forest fire.Rate it:

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escape fireAn unconventional or counter intuitive solution to a difficult problem.Rate it:

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every cloud has a silver liningIn every bad situation there is an element of good1881, National Academy of Code Administration (U.S.), Folio, page 417:Every cloud has a silver lining; but in the old-fashioned meeting-houses every cloud of hymnal melody generally had a nasal lining before the congregation...1887, Shakers, Religion, page 36:that "a little reserve and thou'lt fail surely," will prove to be true in our experience. Every cloud has a silver lining and so has every sorrow,1918, George Jean Nathan, Performing Arts, page 222:But the most popular attitude toward what we may call "sad" plays is the peculiar one of believing that, since every cloud has a silver lining,Rate it:

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everything feels so dam rightI’m too high to feel the fire tonightRate it:

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evocare undique copiasto call up troops from all sides.Rate it:

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faire du feuTo light a fire.Rate it:

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faire feuTo fire (rifles, guns).Rate it:

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faire l'appelTo call the roll.Rate it:

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faites vos jeuxIn roulette, the call made by the croupier when gamblers can place their bets.Rate it:

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fan the fireOne can fan the fire in challenging situations by criticizing, rebuking or strongly disagreeing.Rate it:

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Feuer freifire at will!Rate it:

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fight fire with fireTo respond to an attack with a similar or identical method.Rate it:

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fire at willFire when ready. A command that allows troops to use weapons at their discretion and choose their own targets, allowing the individual soldier a greater freedom of timing the shot with target movement and similar.Rate it:

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fire awayTo begin to talk or present information quickly.Rate it:

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fire awayTo begin shooting at an enemy.Rate it:

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fire drillAn organised practice to prepare occupants of an office, school or other public building for evacuation in the event of a fire.Rate it:

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fire escapeemergency exitRate it:

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fire hoseA hose used to deliver water in case of fire.Rate it:

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fire hoseThe human penis.Rate it:

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fire in angerTo fire a weapon with the intent of causing damage or harm to an opponent.Rate it:

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fire in the bellyThe emotional stamina and vigor, passion, or inner drive to achieve something, to take action, etc.Rate it:

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fire in the holean expression indicating that an explosive detonation in a confined space is imminent.Rate it:

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fire offTo write a note or letter quickly.Rate it:

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fire offTo ask an unexpected question rapidly.Rate it:

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fire on all cylindersTo operate as effectively as possible.Rate it:

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fire outto shoot outRate it:

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fire upTo excite; to infuse with energy.Rate it:

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fire upTo ignite.Rate it:

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fire upTo start.Rate it:

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fire upTo start, to launch, to ignite.Rate it:

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fire-breathingThat emits flame from the mouth or nostrils.Rate it:

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