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if it ain't broke, don't fix itLeave something alone; avoid correcting, fixing, or improving what is already sufficient, as it could end up being detrimentalRate it:

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if it ain't broken, don't fix itAlternative form of if it ain't broke, don't fix itRate it:

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if you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullWhen you don't have all the facts or have a brilliant explanation, you can often convince people or win an argument by using bullshit.Rate it:

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if you don't mind me sayingUsed to introduce one's opinion about something to which offence could be takenRate it:

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if you don't want to slip up, stay out of slippery placesTo avoid temptation, triggers, Toxicity Or anything that doesn't do you any justice mentally or otherwise. To Stay away from if not to be tempted to repeat mistakes.Rate it:

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il n'y a pas de dangerNo fear of that; Don’t you fret!Rate it:

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il n'y a pas de quoidon't mention it, not at all, think nothing of it, you're welcomeRate it:

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il n'y a pas de quoi (fam.)Pray don’t mention it; There is no necessity to apologise. Rate it:

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il n'y a si bel acquêt que le donIl n’y a pas de bien plus agréablement et plus aisément acquis que ce qui nous est donné.Rate it:

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inconnu au bataillon (fam.)I don’t know him; No one knows him.Rate it:

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io non parlo ingleseI don't speak EnglishRate it:

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io non parlo italianoI don't speak ItalianRate it:

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ISHYGDDTInitialism of I seriously hope you guys don't do this.; used to indicate that the speaker does not approve of something previously mentionedRate 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'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 best to leave well enough aloneDon't do anything; don't aggravate a situationRate it:

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it's all greek to meI don’t understand any of it; it makes no sense..Rate it:

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je m'en bats l'œil (pop.)I don’t care a straw for it.Rate it:

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je m'en moque comme de l'an quaranteI don’t care a straw for it.Rate it:

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je ne comprends pasI don't understand.Rate it:

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je ne m'y reconnais plusI don’t know where I am, what I am about; I am quite at sea.Rate it:

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je ne mâche pas mes motsI don’t mince matters; I call a spade a spade.Rate it:

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je ne mange pas de ce pain-làI don’t go in for that sort of thing.Rate it:

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je ne me casse pas la tête avec (or, pour) de telles bagatellesI don’t worry my head (or, rack my brains) over such trifles.Rate it:

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je ne parle pas anglaisI don't speak EnglishRate it:

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je ne parle pas françaisI don't speak FrenchRate it:

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je ne pense pasI don't think soRate it:

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je ne sais pasI don't knowRate it:

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je ne sais tropI don’t exactly know.Rate it:

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je t'en prieyou're welcome, don't mention it.Rate it:

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je vais lui dire cela.—non, il n'aurait qu'à se fâcherI will tell him that.—No, don’t, he might get angry.Rate it:

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keep shtumDon't tell anyone; especially, keep silent about something that may be sensitive or secret.Rate it:

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keep your britches on!"Be Patient", "Keep Your Pants ON!", "Don't Get All Excited!"Rate it:

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keyboard messengerA person who transmits a fake news message faster than a rumor.Rate it:

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kill meAlternative form of shoot meRate it:

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kill the messengerTo blame a problem on whoever reported it; to hold somebody accountable a problem because he/she brought attention to it.Rate it:

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knuckle upBalls drop, don't be a pussyRate it:

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laissez couler l'eauDo not be anxious about what cannot be helped; Don’t cry over spilt milk.Rate it:

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lance et comptehe shoots, he scores - to shoot and score a goalRate it:

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leave well enough aloneIf things are fine, then leave the situation alone; don't do anything to disturb the current situation.Rate it:

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leaves of three let it beDon't touch a plant with a cluster of three leaves because it might be poison ivy.Rate it:

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let a thousand flowers bloomDon't interfere with promising developments in their early stages.Rate it:

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let's not and say we didIndicates that the speaker does not agree with a proposed action and does not wish to participate; often said as a joke--sometimes as an expression that the speaker doesn't want to do the proposed action or to indicate that they are happy doing what they are doing and don't want to change that by doing the proposed actionRate it:

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life is too shortDon't waste time on trivial issuesRate it:

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long absent, soon forgottenLove fades away when people are distant and don't keep close physical contact.Rate it:

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long hair don't careA slogan of the hippy movement, dismissing perceived prudish and conservative attitudes of previous generations.Rate it:

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look before you leapDon't jump into something too precipitously; be at least a bit foresightful or circumspect.Rate it:

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Lord willing and the creek don't riseBarring unforeseen circumstances.Rate it:

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make it do or do withoutIf you don't have a lot of money, extend the life of what you have.Rate it:

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man proposes, god disposesThings don't always work out as they were planned.Rate it:

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