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à tous les coups on gagneExclamation de dépit prononcée lorsqu'on vient de répéter par mégarde une action qui a toujours des conséquences fâcheuses.Rate it:

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do-or-dieRequiring a determined or desperate effort to avoid the consequences of failure.Rate it:

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don't be a fool, wrap your toolThere are consequences to not wearing a condom on your penisRate it:

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in the heat of the momentWithout thought due to engrossment in strong emotion or excitement; without pausing to consider consequences; hotheadednessRate it:

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it was worth itit deserved it The phrase "it was worth it" is a common expression used to indicate that the effort, time, or cost of something was justified by the outcome or result. It suggests that the benefits or rewards of an experience, action, or decision outweighed the challenges or sacrifices involved. The phrase is often used to express satisfaction, contentment, or a sense of accomplishment after completing a challenging task, achieving a goal, or experiencing a positive outcome. For example, someone who has just finished a difficult workout might say, "It was worth it. I feel great!" Or, a traveler who has just returned from an amazing trip might say, "It was worth it, even though it was expensive." The phrase can also be used to justify or defend a decision that may have negative consequences or be seen as controversial. For example, a business owner who has just taken a significant financial risk might say, "It was worth it in the end. We've seen a significant increase in revenue." Overall, the phrase "it was worth it" suggests that the rewards or benefits of an experience, action, or decision outweighed the challenges or sacrifices involved. It is often used to express satisfaction, contentment, or a sense of accomplishment, and it can also be used to justify or defend a decision.Rate it:

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see past the end of one's noseTo have insight into underlying facts or consequences; to possess common sense or a vision for the future.Rate it:

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under the influenceDrunk; intoxicated; affected by alcohol. The phrase "under the influence" typically refers to the state of being affected by some substance or external factor that alters one's behavior, judgment, or perception. It is commonly associated with the consumption of drugs or alcohol, but it can also refer to the impact of other factors such as emotions, peer pressure, or environmental influences. Being "under the influence" implies a diminished capacity to make rational decisions or to act responsibly, and it may also carry legal consequences if the substance in question is illegal or if the person's impaired state leads to unsafe or illegal behavior. Overall, the phrase "under the influence" is often used to describe a state of temporary impairment or altered mental state that can be caused by various factors, and it is typically associated with a loss of control or impaired judgment.Rate it:

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genie is out of the bottleInformation has been released that will have ongoing consequences.Rate it:

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like a lamb to the slaughterhelplessly and innocently, without knowing the unpleasant consequences.Rate it:

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think throughTo fully consider an action, and understand all its consequences.Rate it:

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wade inTo interrupt someone, or a situation, by doing or saying something abruptly, or forcefully, and usually without thinking about the consequences.Rate it:

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a blessing and a curseSomething that is both a benefit and a burden, or that may seem initially beneficial but also brings unforeseen negative consequencesRate it:

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when the shit hits the fanA reference to the messy consequences of a secret or private situation becoming public.Rate it:

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face the musicTo accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.Rate it:

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poison tree bears poison fruitUnethical actions in the service of good intentions will have immoral or unethical consequences.Rate it:

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the cure is worse than the diseaseThe solution or proposed solution to a problem produces a worse net result than the problem does, especially via unintended consequences.Rate it:

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a risk takerAny new venture replete with myriad unknown consequences can become costly in many areas.Rate it:

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get into troubledo something wrong; get into a bad situation; get reprimanded; have consequencesRate it:

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gift that keeps on givingSomething with continuing consequences.Rate it:

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hell to payVery unpleasant consequences; a great deal of trouble.Rate it:

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pay for itTo suffer the consequences of one's actions.Rate it:

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X factorAn unknown or hard-to-define influence; a factor with unknown or unforeseeable consequences.Rate it:

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aqui se faz, aqui se pagaEvery action brings its consequences.Rate it:

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as you sow, so shall you reapThe personal consequences of one's actions are in proportion to the good or bad intentions towards others.Rate it:

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attache ta tuqueSe dit pour faire part d’un avertissement de conséquences lourdes ou fâcheuses pour l’interlocuteur.Rate it:

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bridgeAn unintended solder connection between two or more components or pins.Rate it:

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burn one's fingersTo harm oneself; to suffer consequences of one's actions.Rate it:

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ce n'est pas graveSignalement qu’un incident est sans conséquences.Rate it:

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cette maladie peut avoir des suitesThat illness may have serious consequences.Rate it:

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check yourself before you wreck yourselfConsider the consequences of your actions before you end up in trouble.Rate it:

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chickens coming home to roostConsequences visited upon someone who originally had appeared to escape them.Rate it:

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come home to roostBad consequences of actions inevitably coming to pass.Rate it:

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comme on fait son lit on se coucheOn doit assumer les conséquences de ses actes.Rate it:

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comme on fait son lit, on se coucheOn doit assumer les conséquences de ses actes.Rate it:

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cross the rubiconTo make an irreversible decision or to take an action with consequences.Rate it:

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dead airAn unintended interruption in a radio broadcast during which there is no sound; a similar interruption of a television broadcast in which there is neither sound nor a video signal.Rate it:

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err on the side of cautionTo act in the least risky manner in a situation where one is uncertain about the consequences.Rate it:

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Face the MusicTo confront the consequences of ones decisions and actions, or to accept the responsibility of one’s actionsRate it:

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forbidden fruit is the sweetestForbidden things have more worthwhile short-term consequences.Rate it:

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get offConsequences.Rate it:

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get what's coming to oneTo experience the consequences of one's action.Rate it:

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go down in flamesTo fail miserably and with long-term consequences.Rate it:

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go snakeTo approach, attack or accost a person, situation or environment in an extremely violent and unrestrained manner, often with no thought about consequences.Rate it:

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grasp the nettleTo act boldly, especially when there are short-term adverse consequences.Rate it:

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gunshyFearing the consequences of repeating an act, especially after being reprimanded.Rate it:

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hate abounds, eye's awaken/ still your heart, the grounds only quakin'The cumulative mindset of our human condition and how we affect matter without even realizing it, yet we fail or refuse to see exactly what’s we/you’re doing no matter the consequences.Rate it:

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have it comingTo deserve or merit, as the consequences of one's actions.Rate it:

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have it your wayDo something the way you want to, but be prepared for the consequences.Rate it:

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I hope you're happySaid to scold someone who did something wrong, after seeing the consequences.Rate it:

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in troubleTo be in a situation where you have said or done something which is illegal, prohibited, forbidden or proscribed that makes you subject to punishment, reprimand, consequences, punishment, retribution and/or legal action (usually an undesirable situation, unless said sarcastically or humorously)Rate it:

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