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high and mightyOverbearingly arrogant; ostentatiously self-important or self-aggrandizing.Rate it:

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hoc facile intellegi potestthat is self-evident, goes without saying.Rate it:

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hoc per se intellegiturthat is self-evident, goes without saying.Rate it:

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hoc sua sponte appāretthat is self-evident, goes without saying.Rate it:

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homo effrenatus, intemperansa man of no self-control, self-indulgent.Rate it:

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homo impotens suia man of no self-control, self-indulgent.Rate it:

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homo voluptarius (Tusc. 2. 7. 18)a devotee of pleasure; a self-indulgent man.Rate it:

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il n'en fait qu'à sa volontéHe is self-willed.Rate it:

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in sich abgeschlossenself-containedRate it:

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it's not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dogdetermination and perseverance will win out in the long run.Rate it:

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je l'ai fait à mon corps défendantI did it reluctantly, in self-defence.Rate it:

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Keep Your Nose to the GrindstoneImpelled to keep one self-busy all the time, always working hardRate it:

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kitchen table softwareEspecially in the early years of personal computers, a set of computer programs developed by an entrepreneurial advanced amateur or self-employed professional computer programmer in his or her own home; software developed by a small business using the services of such programmers.Rate it:

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knock on woodA self-directive to undertake the customary action to ward off bad luck.Rate it:

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legend in one's own mindA self-aggrandizing image that a person has of his or her own accomplishmentsRate it:

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let it all hang out!An expression of caring less. Withdrawing usual restraints relative to self control.Rate it:

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Let Your Hair DownTo act in a natural way, revealing ones real self, to behave in a free and relaxing mannerRate it:

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like a bull in a china shopClumsy, aggressive, without care or concern, without self-control.Rate it:

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like a bull in a china shopClumsily, aggressively, without care or concern, without self-control.Rate it:

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like turkeys voting for ChristmasSelf-defeating or serving to bring about a situation detrimental to the person performing the action.Rate it:

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looking like a wrecka self-realization of one's negative appearance because of unfortunate or unintentional circumstances.Rate it:

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mente consistereto be calm, self-possessed.Rate it:

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nobody loves me, everybody hates me, i think i'm going to go and eat wormsFeeling sorry for one's self.Rate it:

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not my fault…..didn’t do itSelf explanatory….Rate it:

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off the wagonNo longer maintaining a program of self-improvement or abstinence from an undesirable habit, especially drinking alcohol.Rate it:

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on one's high horseSelf-righteous; proceeding on the belief one is more correct or proper than others.Rate it:

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on the makeActively seeking an opportunity for self-advancement; eager to ingratiate oneself to others in order to secure some advantage.Rate it:

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on the wagonBy extension, maintaining a program of self-improvement or abstinence from some other undesirable habit.Rate it:

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opening of an envelopeAny kind of event or activity that may contribute to one's self-promotion.Rate it:

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où il y a de la gêne il n'y a pas de plaisir (ironic.)There is nothing like making one’s self at home everywhere.Rate it:

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pad the accountTo enrich one's self with money, sometimes unjustlyRate it:

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peeble in own shoeTrouble but within group, self. Problem of one's own known to self more than others could be explained to.Rate it:

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people's republicA self-designation of states with Marxist-Leninist governments.Rate it:

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play the anglesTo seek ways to advance one's self-interest, especially by making choices in a calculating or crafty manner; to scheme.Rate it:

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play with fireCommit one's self to do something extraordinary, dangerous, illegal, actions taken, lacking good judgement.Rate it:

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problem childA child who is particularly difficult to raise or educate, especially due to a lack of self-control and disruptive and antisocial behavior.Rate it:

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pull someone down a pegTo lower someone's high self-opinion.Rate it:

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qui se loue s'emboueSelf-praise is no recommendation.Rate it:

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self fulfilling prophecyAn expectation can bring about an outcome.Rate it:

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shit-eating grinA broad smile indicating self-awareness that may suggest self-satisfaction, smugness, discomfort, or embarrassment.Rate it:

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sibi imperare or continere et coercere se ipsumto have self-control; to restrain oneself, master one's inclinations.Rate it:

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SLRself-loading rifleRate it:

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stew in one's juicesTo be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions.Rate it:

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stiff upper lipThe quality of being resolute and showing self-restraint, associated with stereotypical British people.Rate it:

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Stuffed ShirtA self-conceited person who brags about himself, to give self-importanceRate it:

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sure of oneselfSelf-confident.Rate it:

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thankyousomuchEquivalent to, eg: "Thank you very much", self-evidently an expression of great thanks.Rate it:

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the lady with rocky determination and her own choices best suited to human beingsThe Gibraltar is rock formation of very hard lime stone. One can break it but with lot of pursuing.Rate it:

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the pinnacle of love, is seen in the mother's actions which are rarely self-realized.When one looks across humanity and the animal kingdom alike. One can see that the mother who gives birth, time and time again, will risk life and limb to secure their offspring.Rate it:

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the silence of a lion is not that he is a fool but for determination and accuracy.To concentrate before making a job - isn't a weakness. As Lions, whom are fierce predators that often stalk their prey before attacking. Their attacks cause prey to panic and disperse, allowing the lions to isolate and attack a weaker or slower individual.Rate it:

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