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cut crook at youwill be very crossRate it:

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do I know youUsed to ask the interlocutor whether or not he/she has met the speaker before.Rate it:

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do you accept American dollarsUsed to ask whether or not products or services may be paid for in American dollars.Rate it:

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do you believe in GodUsed to ask whether the interlocutor believes in God.Rate it:

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do you come here oftenA common phrase for initiating conversation with a stranger, especially one for seeking romantic involvement.Rate it:

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do you have a boyfriendUsed to ask whether the interlocutor has a boyfriend.Rate it:

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do you have a girlfriendUsed to ask whether the interlocutor has a girlfriend.Rate it:

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do you have a menu in EnglishA question used to ask for a restaurant menu in the English languageRate it:

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do you have any brothers or sistersUsed to ask whether someone has any siblings.Rate it:

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do you have any petsUsed to ask whether the interlocutor is an owner of pets.Rate it:

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do you have childrenUsed to ask whether somebody is a parent of children.Rate it:

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do you have Wi-FiAsks if there is any available Wi-Fi connection.Rate it:

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do you knowThis entry exists purely in order to provide translationsRate it:

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do you know who I amAn arrogant expression of one's importance.Rate it:

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do you mindUsed to politely ask someone for a favour.Rate it:

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do you mindUsed to inform someone that they are being intrusive or annoying.Rate it:

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do you need helpAsks the interlocutor if they require assistanceRate it:

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do you speak EnglishAsks the interlocutor whether or not he or she is able to speak in the English language.Rate it:

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don't call us, we'll call youA stereotypical request from a hiring organisation to a potential candidate, suggesting that the candidate will not be hired.Rate it:

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don't knock it till you've tried itDon't criticise something before having experienced it.Rate it:

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don't ring us, we'll ring youSynonym of don't call us, we'll call youRate it:

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don't tell me i'll tell youannoyed by their reminder commentRate it:

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excuse youIndignant response to a person who has behaved rudely and failed to apologise.Rate it:

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fancy meeting you herea greeting said when someone sees someone they didn't expect to seeRate it:

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fine, thanks, and you?short for "I'm fine, thanks. How are you?Rate it:

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get back on the horse that bucked youto return to something that previously caused harm.Rate it:

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get youAn expression of encouragement, commonly used sarcastically.Rate it:

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gods bless youShort for may the gods bless you.Rate it:

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good for youwell doneRate it:

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good on youAn exclamation of encouragement or congratulation; well done.Rate it:

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Have a Bone to Pick with YouTo have a complaint and argument about somethingRate it:

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have you got the timeSynonym of what time is itRate it:

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here you areSaid when you hand something over to someone or do a favour to them, usually to draw the recipient's attention to the exchange; Equivalent to “thank you” when receiving something..Rate it:

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here you goAlternative form of here you are.Rate it:

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here's looking at youA toast made to a friend or acquaintance when drinking an alcoholic beverage.Rate it:

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honey doesn't fly to the bee. wheat does not make bread.the dream doesn't come to you.AttitudeRate it:

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hope only lasts when you need itWhen you need hope it will come.Rate it:

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how are youAn informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. Typical responses include.Rate it:

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how are you doingAlternative form of how do you doRate it:

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how are you getting alongA greeting roughly equivalent to how are you.Rate it:

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how can you sleep at nightA rhetorical question, used to tell someone that they should feel guilty about something.Rate it:

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how do you doa greeting used meeting somebody. Alternatives are pleased to meet you and nice to meet you. Often not actually meant as a question.Rate it:

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how do you like thatSaid in surprise or disappointment.Rate it:

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how do you like them applesDirected jestingly or mockingly at someone who has received surprising information, ridiculing the situation.Rate it:

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how do you pronounce this wordPlease say this word out loud so that I can learn how it is pronounced.Rate it:

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how do you spell this wordI want to know how this word is written.Rate it:

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how many languages do you speakhow many languages do you speak?Rate it:

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how many siblings do you haveUsed to ask how many brothers or sisters someone has.Rate it:

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how much do I owe youAsking how much money is to be paid for products or services.Rate it:

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how much do you chargeUsed to ask a professional the monetary cost of his/her services.Rate it:

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