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canary in a coal mineSomething whose sensitivity to adverse conditions makes it a useful early indicator of such conditions; something which warns of the coming of greater danger or trouble by a deterioration in its health or welfare.Rate it:

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canary fitA highly emotional state of distress, anger, etc.Rate it:

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cat that ate the canaryA person who appears self-satisfied or smug, especially while concealing something mischievous, prohibited, or private.Rate it:

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cat that ate the canaryA person whose appearance and behavior suggest guilt mixed with other qualities, such as satisfaction or feigned nonchalance.Rate it:

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Cat That Swallowed the CanaryTo appear self satisfiedRate it:

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miner's canaryA caged bird kept caged in mines because its demise provided a warning of dangerous levels of toxic gases.Rate it:

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miner's canaryAny thing, especially an organism, whose demise or distress provides an early warning of danger.Rate it:

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miners' canaryA caged bird kept caged in mines because its demise provided a warning of dangerous levels of toxic gases.Rate it:

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miners' canaryAny thing, especially an organism, whose demise or distress provides an early warning of danger.Rate it:

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to sing like a canaryto squeal to the law on one's accomplicesRate it:

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le vert jure avec le jauneGreen does not match with yellow; Green clashes with yellow.Rate it:

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water canAny of several species of Nuphar; the yellow frog lily; so called from the shape of the seed vessel.Rate it:

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yellow cakeuranium oreRate it:

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if it's yellow let it mellowIn order to save water, do not flush the toilet every time you urinate.Rate it:

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yellow journalistA journalist who writes material which is sensationalistic and of questionable accuracy and taste.Rate it:

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yellow lightLimited approval or permission to proceed.Rate it:

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yellow-belliedcowardly; not courageousRate it:

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have one's name takenTo receive a yellow cardRate it:

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peaches-and-creamOf facial complexion, smooth, with attractive yellow-pink coloring.Rate it:

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Richard of York gave battle in vainA mnemonic phrase to help remember the order of the seven colours of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.Rate it:

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yellow brick roadA proverbial path to a Promised Land of one's hopes and dreams.Rate it:

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yellow stateA state of the United States where the Libertarian Party is influential.Rate it:

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yellow cakeUsed other than as an idiom: Any yellow-colored cake (dessert).Rate it:

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if it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown flush it downIn order to save water, only flush the toilet after defecation, not after urination.Rate it:

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see yellowTo receive a yellow card.Rate it:

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yellow cardbookingRate it:

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yellow dogA Carolina dog.Rate it:

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yellow dogShortening of yellow dog Democrat.Rate it:

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yellow-belliedPertaining to an animal or reptile that has a yellow belly.Rate it:

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butter cupA term of affection Or endearment for someone you like Buttercups are a large genus of flowering plants called Ranunculus. It has yellow, shiny petals, and grows wild in many places. It is poisonous to eat for humans and cattle, but when dry the poison is not active.Rate it:

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jaune comme un coingAs yellow as a guinea.Rate it:

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ROYGBIVA mnemonic for the sequence of colors in the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.Rate it:

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yellow dogAn item or person of low value.Rate it:

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yellow dogUsed other than as an idiom: see yellow, dog.Rate it:

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yellow greaseUsed vegetable oil purposed for use as biodiesel.Rate it:

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yellow journalismMaterial published in a broadcast or periodical, such as a tabloid newspaper or magazine, which is sensationalistic and of questionable accuracy and taste.Rate it:

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yellow lineroad markingRate it:

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yellow pressNewspapers which publish sensationalist articles rather than well researched and sober journalism.Rate it:

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