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fly-by-nightThis expression has broadened to mean any of these: A person or business that appears and disappears rapidly; Someone who departs or flees at night in order to avoid creditors, law enforcement etc. A dishonest or unreliable person selling something to make a quick profit A transient or traveling salesmen or businessmen, tradesmen; A business that appears to have little or no chance of successRate it:

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fold upTo make or become more compact by folding.Rate it:

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foot-in-mouth diseaseA tendency to make remarks that are embarrassingly wrong or inappropriate.Rate it:

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for the most partMostly; in general; usually.Rate it:

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forbidden friut is the sweetesta fruit or food that is forbidden (religious meanings) is usually desired the mostRate it:

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force feedmake someone eatRate it:

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force inTo make something larger fit in a smaller or tight place with brute forceRate it:

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forge aheadTo move forward quickly, or to make good progress with (especially a plan)Rate it:

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fossam ducereto make a ditch, a fosse.Rate it:

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foul upTo make a mistake, to go wrong.Rate it:

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foul upTo botch; to make a mess of.Rate it:

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frapper les grands coupsmake wavesRate it:

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frapper un grand coupmake a splash, hit hardRate it:

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free reinThe absence of constraints; freedom to make decisions.Rate it:

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free upTo make available.Rate it:

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freezeDo not move. Used to make someone stopRate it:

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freshen upto freshen, make fresh, revivify, make new.Rate it:

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frohes Schaffena greeting sometimes used towards someone who is working, most often when leaving themRate it:

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front runnerThe most likely winners in a contest, election, etc.Rate it:

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full speed aheadA command, especially on military vessels, to move forward at maximum speed.Rate it:

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full tilt boogieAt the most extreme level.Rate it:

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gagner sa vieto earn a living, to make a livingRate it:

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gain sympathymake someone feel compassion(sympathy) about youRate it:

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garner upTo store up; to build up a store of an emotion or passion; to recall or make a note of a certain trait or quality.Rate it:

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gay upTo make something more appealing to the gay community e.g. by adding gay characters to a soap opera.Rate it:

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geek outTo enthuse about a specific topic, not realizing that most people listening will fail to understand it.Rate it:

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gender benderA person who dresses in the clothes of another sex, or in clothes which make their gender identity ambiguous.Rate it:

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genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspirationThis is a famous quote attributed to Thomas Edison, a famous and prolific American inventor. The idea that hard work is the most important aspect of new inventions existed before Edison gave his quote, however.Rate it:

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get acrossTo make an idea evident; to successfully explain a thought or feeling; put over.Rate it:

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get awaymake an escapeRate it:

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get in the boat and rowTo make a substantial effort, especially in cooperation with others in a group; to perform one's share of work; to show initiative.Rate it:

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get off the dimetake some action; make progressRate it:

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get one's wires crossedTo get confused or mixed up; to make a mistake.Rate it:

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get outTo publish something, or make a product available.Rate it:

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get right to the pointReference a lack of focus, an offer of myriad solutions without indicating one with most viability. A lack of preciseness, lack of indicating best choice. An evasive response in a tenable situation.Rate it:

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get someone's nose out of jointTo make someone angry.Rate it:

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get stuckTo be unable to make progress.Rate it:

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get the word outTo make some information more widely known.Rate it:

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get under someone's skinTo make a memorable impression or have a strong effect on someone; to impact someone's feelings.Rate it:

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get withto contact; make contact withRate it:

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Get Your GoatTo annoy someone or make him get cross badly, to arouse anger in someoneRate it:

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gild the pillTo make something unappealing look more attractive.Rate it:

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ginger upTo make something more interesting, fun, lively etc.Rate it:

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give 110%Make the maximum possible effortRate it:

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give 110%25Make the maximum possible effort.Rate it:

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give awayTo make a gift of.Rate it:

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give hostage to fortuneTo take an action or make a statement that is risky because it could cause you trouble later.Rate it:

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give it one's best shotTo make one's best effort or attempt; to try as hard as possible.Rate it:

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Give Me FiveTo hit or slap your open hand to greet or rejoice something, as a gesture of sound agreementRate it:

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give one's allTo make the utmost effort; to contribute, using all of one's abilities and resources.Rate it:

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