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

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make the most ofTo profit as much as possible from.Rate it:

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imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.Actually doing what another does is the greatest compliment.Rate it:

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for the most partMostly; in general; usually.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 outTo completely empty.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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glass-half-emptypessimisticRate 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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run on emptyLosing enthusiasm or willingness, lacking energy.Rate it:

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running on emptyLosing enthusiasm or willingness, lacking energy.Rate it:

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I can't hear you over the sound ofSaid to dismiss what the interlocutor is saying.Rate it:

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like the sound of one's own voiceTo talk a lot.Rate it:

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safe and soundHaving come to no harm, especially after being exposed to danger.Rate it:

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sound as a bellIn excellent condition.Rate it:

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sound offTo hold forth about something in an opinionated manner.Rate it:

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sound as a roachPerfectly sound.Rate it:

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sound asleepSleeping still and silently.Rate it:

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sound outTo speak or sing loudly, to call out.Rate it:

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sound outTo pronounce a word or phrase by articulating each of its letters or syllables slowly in sequence.Rate it:

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sound outTo question and listen attentively in order to discover a person's opinion, intent, or preference, especially by using indirect conversational remarks.Rate it:

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can't make ends meetTto earn just enough money to avoid getting into debt.Rate it:

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clothes don't make the manAn aphorism meaning that you cannot judge a person solely by his appearance. Usually pertains to men.Rate it:

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it takes all kinds to make a worldDiversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike.He irons his clothes how?! That's crazy! Well, I guess it takes all kinds.Rate it:

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make a big thing out ofTo make a fuss about, especially unnecessarily.Rate it:

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make a bundleto make a lot of moneyRate it:

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Make a Silk Purse Out of a Sow's EarTo make something good out of something naturally badRate it:

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make an exhibition of oneselfShe had far too much to drink and made an exhibition of herself by flirting with everyone.Rate it:

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make an exhibition of oneselfTo embarrass oneself or others in public.Rate it:

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make believeTo pretend or imagine.Rate it:

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make bricks without strawTo accomplish a task without the proper materials or under unreasonable conditions; to do the impossible.Rate it:

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make doTo put solution to a matter precariously (limited or inadequate means available).Rate it:

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Make Ends MeetTo have just enough money to have things that you needRate it:

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make groundgain ground; make progress.Rate it:

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make head or tail ofTo determine to be good or bad.Rate it:

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make heavy weatherTo make progress only with difficulty.Rate it:

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make it up as one goes alongTo improvise continuously.Rate it:

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make life a stone grooveMeans to live a happy, adventurous, loving, enjoyable and overall fun-filled life to the fullest, as if each day was your last.Rate it:

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make like a tree and leaveto leave, departRate it:

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make out like a banditTo profit greatly; to get an excessively good deal.Rate it:

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make the gradeTo prove satisfactory; to be successful or worthy of merit.Rate it:

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make upTo apply cosmetics or makeup.Rate it:

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Make Your Mouth WaterTo be intimidated by something in such a way that you feel inclined towards it and desperately desire of eating or drinking by feeling pleasureRate 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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one swallow does not make a summerA sign is not proof Rate it:

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when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.When life gives you lemons, make lemonade is a proverbial phrase used to encourage optimism and a positive can-do attitude in the face of adversity or misfortune.Rate it:

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make like a banana and splitto leave, departRate it:

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you can't make an omelette without breaking eggsIn order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that something should be destroyed.Rate it:

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good fences make good neighborsIt is better to mind one's own business than get involved with other people's affairs.Rate it:

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doctors make the worst patientsIt's often difficult to advise people on subjects that they are usually experts on.Rate it:

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