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false alarmA warning sound which turns out to have been erroneous.Rate it:

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false stepAn erroneous action or decision.Rate it:

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false lightA point of view resulting in a misleading or inaccurate representation of a person, situation, or fact.Rate it:

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false stepA misstep; a stumble.Rate it:

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false teethdenturesRate it:

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false alarmA person who pretends to be more accomplished or a thing that seems to be of higher quality than is later found to be the case.Rate it:

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false alarmA thing or occurrence which initially causes fear, distress, etc. but which is subsequently recognized as being no cause for concern.Rate it:

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false friendA word in a foreign language bearing a deceptive resemblance to a word in one's own language.Rate it:

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false lightA cause of action arising under the common law where a person is portrayed in a way which, while not technically false, is misleading and likely to cause embarrassment to that person.Rate it:

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false noteIn a non-verbal display or presentation, an indication of incongruity or inappropriateness.Rate it:

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false noteIn a remark or narrative, an indication of untruth, insincerity, or inconsistency.Rate it:

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false noteAn incorrect note which is sung or played in a musical performance.Rate it:

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ring falseTo seem to be incorrect, or implausible.Rate it:

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flying startThe start of a sports event in which the competitors are moving when they pass the starting line or initial jump point.Rate it:

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start offTo begin.Rate it:

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start overTo begin again; to return to the beginning.Rate it:

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start upTo rise suddenly.Rate it:

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start upTo begin.Rate it:

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for a startfor one thing; as one rebutting factor among manyRate it:

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start upTo begin to operate.Rate it:

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fresh startA new beginning, without prejudices.Rate it:

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flying startAn especially good start.Rate it:

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get off to a flying startto have a very successful beginningRate it:

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head startinitial advantageRate it:

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head startA factor conducive to superiority and success.Rate it:

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head startFor example, prior to the beginning of a race.Rate it:

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start a familyTo conceive one's first childRate it:

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start afreshTo start or restart doing something from the beginning or with a clean sheet.Rate it:

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start from where you areAchievement requires realism.Rate it:

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start off on the right footTo begin well, especially to begin a relationship well.Rate it:

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start off on the wrong footTo begin badly; especially, to begin a relationship badly.Rate it:

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start outto begin one's life, or occupation.Rate it:

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start over againreturn to the beginning, go back to the top of a page or scriptRate it:

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start with a clean sheetTo go back to square one; start all over again.Rate it:

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start with a clean slateAlternative form of start with a clean sheetRate it:

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boot upTo start a computer using its bootstrap procedure.Rate it:

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break intoTo try to start in a profession or business.Rate it:

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buy cheap, buy twiceBuying a cheap but inferior product is a false economy since it will need replacement.Rate it:

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come to lifeto start to become energetic.Rate it:

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Crocodile TearsFalse grief or fake tears to gain attentionRate it:

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first port of callThe first port that a vessel calls in at after the start of a voyage.Rate it:

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get a jump onTo start early, especially to start before something begins or before others begin.Rate it:

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get on like a house on fireTo immediately start a good relationship with someoneRate it:

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get on toTo progress to; to start working on.Rate it:

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off the batFrom the start; immediately; right away.Rate it:

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ponte las pilasstart workingRate it:

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speak too soonTo make a premature assumption which is later proven falseRate it:

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up and at 'emVigorously launched or launching into an activity; Also used to mean promptly awake and ready to start the day or given as a command to wake up, get out of bed, and get busy with activitiesRate it:

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who am I kiddingSaid by someone who, upon the realization that they were kidding themselves, wishes to start thinking in a more sensible, reasonable way.Rate it:

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a good beginning makes a good endingGood beginnings promise a good end; start off on a good note to reap the benefits at the end.Rate it:

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