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hidden in plain sightSeemingly hidden, but actually not hidden and easy to find.Rate it:

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a plain janeeasy-going, unobtrusive, soft spoken, communicative.Rate it:

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de plain piedOn the same level (of rooms on the same floor, or on a level with the ground).Rate it:

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hide in plain sightTo be unnoticeable, by staying visible in a setting that masks presence.Rate it:

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in plain sightvery easy to see or notice especially when it is supposed to be hiddenRate it:

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in plain vieweasily seen, very visible.Rate it:

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plain as a pikestaffExtremely clear and plain to see.Rate it:

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plain as the nose on one's faceExtremely clear and plain to see.Rate it:

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plain sailingeasy progressRate it:

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below the saltCommon, vulgar; of low standing.Rate it:

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salt awayTo save or preserve (especially money) for future use.Rate it:

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covenant of saltA long-lasting agreement.Rate it:

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take with a pinch of saltNot take entirely seriously.Rate it:

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with a grain of saltWith a bit of common sense and skepticism. Generally used in some form of to take with a grain of salt.Rate it:

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attic saltpointed and delicate wit.Rate it:

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above the saltOf high standing or honor.Rate it:

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grain of saltA bit of common sense and skepticism. Generally used in some form of to take with a grain of salt.Rate it:

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Salt of the EarthSomeone who is considered good, upright and nobleRate it:

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salt of the earthA decent, dependable, unpretentious person.Rate it:

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rub salt in someone's woundsTo make a painful situation even worse (even with the best of intentions).Rate it:

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the salt of the earthwonderfulRate it:

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worth one's saltCompetent or adept.Rate it:

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old saltA seasoned sailor, especially one who is hardy and forthright in manner.Rate it:

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salt in the woundSomething that increases someone's pain.Rate it:

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Take With a Grain of SaltTo be in a doubt about something; not to believe entirelyRate it:

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Worth Your SaltGood and deserving at a job, worth the productivityRate it:

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rub salt in the woundTo make an injury feel worse.Rate it:

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salt of the earthA most worthy person.Rate it:

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pillar of salt genesis 19:26a stroke or thrombosisRate it:

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please pass the saltplease pass the saltRate it:

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mettre du sel sous la queue d'un oiseauTo put salt on a bird’s tail.Rate it:

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fantastically beautifulBeyond plain beautiful, mesmerizing!Rate it:

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winter ratAn old, unattractive automobile, purchased for little money, to be driven during brutal Great Lakes winters while the owner's "good" car remains garaged and protected from corrosive road salt for the season.Rate it:

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under the rugSuch as to be hidden from plain view (and thus easily ignored or overlooked).Rate it:

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les officiers étaient en bourgeois (or, en civil)The officers were in plain clothes, in mufti.Rate it:

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sous (or, par) bénéfice d'inventaire1. (lit. in a legal sense) Without prejudice. 2. (fig.) Only to a certain point, conditionally, for what it is worth, with a pinch of salt.Rate it:

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heave to and splice the main brace'Heave to and splice the main brace!' An old salt's invitation to shipmates in a shore side pub to drink-up and be merry!Rate it:

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cum grano salisWith a grain of salt; with a bit of common sense and skepticism.Rate it:

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il ne vaut pas le pain qu'il mangeHe is not worth his salt.Rate it:

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bog standardEspecially plain, ordinary, or unremarkable; having no special, excess or unusual features; plain vanilla.Rate it:

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cet homme n'est pas très honnête, tranchons le mot, c'est un coquinThat man is not very honourable, in plain English, he is a rascal. Rate it:

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clair comme le jour (or, comme le soleil en plein midi)As plain as a pikestaff; As clear as noonday.Rate it:

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è l'uovo di Colomboit's as plain as the nose on your face; it's extremely clear and obvious.Rate it:

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eggs from sunkist hens -keep the kids' legs straight.means that eggs from hens living under plain sunlight (containing ultraviolet light) deliver Vitamin D an so prevent ricketsRate it:

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elle fait une bonne cuisine bourgeoiseShe is a good plain cook.Rate it:

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en bon français(lit.) In good French; (fig.) In plain English (i.e. without mincing matters).Rate it:

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en chiffres connusIn plain figures.Rate it:

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genus dicendi grave or grande, medium, tenue (cf. Or. 5. 20; 6. 21)elevated, moderate, plain style.Rate it:

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il n'a qu'un gros bon sensHe has only plain common-sense.Rate it:

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in front of one's nosePlain; clearly apparent; obvious.Rate it:

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