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la force, duc de
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crème de la crème
Best of the best; something that's superlative. The very best.
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task force
A group of people working towards a particular task, project, or activity, especially assigned in a particular capacity.
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force of habit
An act that has been repeated to the point where the performance of the act becomes automatic.
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force someone's hand
Bring about a situation which necessitates an agent to act, often causing a plan to be executed prematurely.
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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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may the force be with you
Used to wish someone luck with a difficult endeavor.
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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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break in
To enter by force or illicit means.
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ride with the punches
To deflect the force of an opponent's punches by moving the body adroitly
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fend off
Away; to turn away; to defend against; to repel with force or effort.
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beat down
To strike with great force.
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crush out
To force out or separate by pressure.
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drag out
To haul or bring out forcefully or as though with force.
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draw out
To use means to entice or force to be more open or talkative.
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drive off
To force to leave or go away.
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kick down
To break or demolish something by physical bodily force.
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take over
To assume control of something, especially by force; to usurp.
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drive away
To force someone or something to leave.
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kick off
To force the weaning of a bovine cow's calf by restricting the calf's access to its mother's udders. Used figuratively or literally.
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break into
To enter illegally or by force.
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bring to heel
To force someone to obey.
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deathblow
A strike or blow that leads to death, especially a coup de grace.
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draw on
To advance, continue; to move or pass slowly or continuously, as under a pulling force.
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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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jump
To force to jump.
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let someone have it
To attack someone with great force.
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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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pen name
nom de plume
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put down
To halt, eliminate, stop, or squelch, often by force.
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send somebody packing
To expel or eject somebody; to chase off or force out.
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show the flag
Of a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish an authoritative presence and to exert diplomatic or political influence.
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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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twist someone's arm
To coerce, force, or cajole.
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whomp on
To assail with overwhelming force; to defeat decisively.
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wild horses
A force not subject to human control and normally stronger than a man.
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wring out
To force someone to give something, usually truth, or money.
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