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donner un coup de balaiTo make a clean sweep.Rate it:

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doodie upTo decorate or dress in a fancy way in order to make attractive.Rate it:

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dope sheetA publication, updated very frequently and used by people who make horse racing wagers, which summarizes information about the horses running in specific races; a publication which provides background information and/or predictions used by people wagering on any sort of competition.Rate it:

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doyabradabraMake the magic happenRate it:

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drag one's feetTo procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.Rate it:

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drain outTo empty completely of liquids; to drain completely.Rate it:

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draw onTo appeal to, make a demand of, rely on; to utilize or make use of, as a source.Rate it:

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draw outTo make something last for more time than is necessary; prolong; extend.Rate it:

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draw uponTo appeal to, make a demand of, rely on; to utilize or make use of, as a source.Rate it:

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drive one up the wallTo make a person very angry or bored; to infuriate.Rate it:

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drive someone up the wallTo make a person very angry or bored; to infuriate.Rate it:

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Drive You CrazyTo force someone into a state of anger and mental instability; to make someone very frustratedRate it:

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drop a bollockTo make a mistake.Rate 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 the ballTo fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.Rate it:

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dummy upTo make a mock-up or prototype version of something, without some or all off its intended functionality.Rate it:

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dump outTo empty a container by turning its contents out over a surface.Rate it:

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early birdA person who wakes early or arrives early, typically before most others.Rate it:

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eat humble pieTo admit one's faults; to make a humiliating apology.Rate it:

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eat someone's lunchTo defeat or best thoroughly; to make short work of.Rate it:

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efferre or edere aliquid in vulgusto divulge, make public.Rate it:

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einmal ist keinmalOnce doesn’t count; one swallow does not a summer makeRate it:

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elegantia in illo esthe possesses sound judgment in matters of taste.Rate it:

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elle chante à faire pitiéShe sings most wretchedly.Rate it:

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empty outTo completely empty.Rate it:

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empty promiseA promise that is either not going to be carried out, worthless or meaningless.Rate it:

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empty the tankTo make the utmost effort; to contribute to the absolute limit of one's energy and abilities.Rate it:

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empty vessels make the most soundnoisy, opinionated people are often stupid.Rate it:

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enlarge upon1. Expend; 2. To make larger; 3. add to; 4. To give greater scope to;Rate it:

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enough to make the angels weepSomething so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.Rate it:

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eruptionem facere ex oppidoto make a sally, sortie from the town.Rate it:

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estamos conversados?Do I make myself clear?Rate it:

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et que ça sautemake it snappy! snap it up! chop-chop! move it! be quick about it!Rate it:

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even homer nodsNot even the most vigilant and expert are immune from erring.Rate it:

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even outto make or become more equalRate it:

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even outto make or become more evenRate it:

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even upTo make even; to make levelRate 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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every silver lining has a cloudEvery good situation has the potential to turn bad.2007, Diab A. Shetayh, Actuality : The Reality RequiemA great partnership isn't a self-maintaining entity. Perseverance and persistence make it thrive. For every silver lining has a cloud. Ignorance of this reality is not an option.Rate it:

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everybody and their brotherA large number of people; most people.Rate it:

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everybody and their dogA large number of people; most people.Rate it:

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everyone and his brotherA large number of people; most people.Rate it:

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everyone and their brotherA large number of people; most people.Rate it:

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everyone and their dogA large number of people; most people.Rate it:

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everyone and their motherA large number of people; most people.Rate it:

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everything happens for a reasonAll events are purposeful.Everything happens for a reason, so there is no such thing as failure. Mary-Kate OlsenPeople like to say "everything happens for a reason." If you repeat that in your head long enough that starts to sound like "anything can happen with a razor." Laura KightlingerI believe that everything happens for a reason, but I think it's important to seek out that reason - that's how we learn. Drew BarrymoreRate it:

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excursionem in hostium agros facereto make an inroad into hostile territory.Rate it:

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exhaurire poculumto empty a cup at a draught.Rate it:

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exit stage leftLeave the scene, and don't make a fuss.Rate it:

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experience is the best teacherLessons learned from experience are the most lasting.Rate it:

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