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la fayette, marquis de
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crème de la crème
Best of the best; something that's superlative. The very best.
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avant la lettre
An example of a term before the term was coined. Describing a term used anachronistically.
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la goutte d'eau qui fait d%c3%a9border le vase
The drop of water that makes the vase overflow.
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la goutte d'eau qui fait d%c3%a9border le vase
The final thing that is too much and forces a reaction; the straw that broke the camel's back.
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piece de resistance
A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one’s career or lifetime..
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eau de cologne
perfumed liquid
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esprit de corps
A shared spirit of comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion to a cause among the members of a group, for example of a military unit.
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l'esprit de l'escalier
The experience of thinking of a devastating rejoinder only after leaving the scene of the debate.
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tout de suite
Immediately, right away.
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vaca de otra ladera
Algo o alguien que no esta en su sitio - cosa o persona que no esta en su lugar; que no pertenece.
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pendre la cr%c3%a9maill%c3%a8re
To have a housewarming party.
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pi%c3%a8ce de r%c3%a9sistance
A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one’s career or lifetime..
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deathblow
A strike or blow that leads to death, especially a coup de grace.
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familiarity breeds contempt
The more acquainted one becomes with a person, the more one knows about his or her shortcomings and, hence, the easier it is to dislike that person.1894, H. Rider Haggard, The People Of The Mist, ch. 25:This was the beginning of evil, for if no man is a hero to his valet de chambre, much less can he remain a god for long in the eyes of a curious woman. Here, as in other matters, familiarity breeds contempt.
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nobody's perfect
Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, to remind that everyone else makes mistakes and has flaws1995, New York Magazine Vol. 28, No. 5, 30 January 1995, The de-moralization of society (Book Review)Hypocrisy, particularly in sexual matters, is excused on the grounds that hey, nobody's perfect, and at least folks back then felt bad enough to lie.2000, Madonna, Nobody's PerfectI feel so sad. What I did wasn't right. I feel so bad and I must say to you: Sorry, but nobody's perfect. Nobody's perfect. What did you expect? I'm doing my best
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touchy-feely
Driven by intuition or emotion, with a connotation of de-emphasis of rational thought or logic.
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