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in the twinkling of an eyeCirca 1598, William Shakespeare, "The Merchant Of Venice".Rate it:

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in the wink of an eyeinstantaneously, extremely quicklyRate it:

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in the worst wayUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see in,‎ the,‎ worst,‎ way.Rate it:

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in unity there is strengthMore can be accomplished by a team with a common goal, than individuals.Rate it:

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inner coreUsed other than as an idiom: see inner, core.Rate it:

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is itUsed other than as an idiom: see is, it.Rate it:

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it ain't over 'til the fat lady singsThere are more developments yet to come.Rate it:

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it is all fun and games until someone loses an eyeRough play results in injury.Rate it:

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it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of godThe rich can afford more immoral behavior than the poor.Rate it:

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it is hard for an empty sack to stand upright.It being more difficult for a man in want to act always honestly.Rate it:

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it takes two to make a quarrelIt takes two or more people to cause a quarrel; one cannot blame an argument entirely on the other side.Rate it:

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it's better to ask forgiveness than permissionThe value of acting promptly and making a mistake requiring forgiveness is greater than value of delaying to get permission.Rate it:

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it's not what you know but who you knowFor success, and especially to obtain employment, one's knowledge and skills are less useful and less important than one's network of personal contacts.1951, G. P. Bush and L. H. Hattery, "Federal Recruitment of Junior Engineers," Science, vol. 114, no. 2966, p. 456:Eighty-four students referred to political influence as a disadvantage of federal employment with such remarks as: "There are too many political connections necessary . . . it's not what you know but who you knowRate it:

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it's what's inside that countsA person's personality is more important than their physical looks.Rate it:

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j'ai gagné la première mancheI won the first game (out of two or more).Rate it:

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j'en ai de resteI have more than enough.Rate it:

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j'en ai vu bien d'autresI have outlived worse things than that.Rate it:

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jam sandwichUsed other than as an idiom: see jam, sandwich.Rate it:

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je me suis tenu à quatre pour ne pas lui dire ses véritésIt was almost more than I could do not to tell him what I thought of him.Rate it:

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je ne veux pas être en reste avec vousI do not want to do less for you than you have done for me.Rate it:

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je ne vous dis que çaI cannot tell you any more, but it is a fact.Rate it:

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jerk offUsed other than as an idiom: see jerk, off.Rate it:

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jolie laideunconventionally attractive. Literally it means "pretty and ugly" but is not generally used in reference to ugliness; a more accurate translation would be unusual, flawed or quirky good looks.Rate it:

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jump outUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see jump,‎ out.Rate it:

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jumped-upDescribes a person who thinks he is superior in some way that the speaker disagrees with. For instance, of a higher class, or has more authority than they have in reality.Rate it:

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jumped-upDescribes a person who thinks or acts as if he/she is superior in some way that the speaker disagrees with. For instance, pretending to be of a higher class or having greater authority than he/she has in reality.Rate it:

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just a minuteA short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or more.Rate it:

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just a secondA short period of time, typically anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes or more.Rate it:

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kangaroo pissUsed other than as an idiom: see kangaroo, piss.Rate it:

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keep a watchful eye!Expect someone or something or anything:Rate it:

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keep a weather eye openTo maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying your full attention.Rate it:

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keep a weather eye openTo be alert; to concentrate on a matter in hand.Rate it:

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keep an eye onTo watch and pay attention to.Rate it:

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keep an eye openTo maintain vigilance for someone or something.Rate it:

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keep an eye openTo maintain vigilance for a possibly dangerous situation.Rate it:

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keep an eye outTo watch for, look for, or search for.Rate it:

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keep an eye peeledTo look out attentively.Rate it:

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keep hope aliveEven if something seems to become more and more unlikely, do not stop believing in it.Rate it:

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keep inUsed other than as an idiom: see keep, in.Rate it:

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keep one's eye on the ballTo maintain one's concentration fixed on one important theme.Rate it:

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keep one's eye on the ballMy ethos has always been to be very straight with people, tell it as it is. It doesn't often make people happy but I found that over a period of time it's better to be that way. So being straight, also being very focused on your objectives, keep your eye on the ball and not get deflected away from it.Rate it:

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keep one's head downUsed other than as an idiom.Rate it:

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keep one's shirt onTo be more patient or to calm down.Rate it:

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keep someone companyTo remain with or accompany someone, especially to make them feel more comfortable with a certain situation.Rate it:

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keep up with the jonesesTo do or buy things for status, show, or image rather than out of need, especially for the purpose of competing with friends or neighbors.Rate it:

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keep your eye on the ballRemain Focused, Determined, AlertRate it:

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keep your shirt onAn admonition to be more patient or to calm down.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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kick one's heelsUsed other than as an idiom: see kick, heels.Rate it:

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Kick the BucketTo perish, die or expire, no more aliveRate it:

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