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come aboutTo tack; to change tack; to maneuver the bow of a sailing vessel across the wind so that the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other; to position a boat with respect to the wind after tacking.Rate it:

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come aroundTo change one's mind, especially to begin to agree or appreciate what one was reluctant to accept at first.Rate it:

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come full circleTo make a complete change or reform.Rate it:

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come in fromTo change to a new side in a conflict; to return from a period of exclusion; to accept after a history of not accepting.Rate it:

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come overTo change one's position or location, especially to someone's place of residence; to come by.Rate it:

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come roundTo change one's opinion.Rate it:

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come to mention itWhat you just said reminds me of something; Used to justify a change of subject or a kind of statement that needs some kind of license.Rate it:

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de sententia aliquem deducere, movereto make a man change his opinion.Rate it:

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de sententia deici, depelli, deterrerito be forced to change one's mind.Rate it:

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dead set againstCompletely opposed, with no possibility of a change of mind.Rate it:

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deathbed conversionAn abrupt, last-minute change in one's professed beliefs, principles, or point of view in order to escape a serious threat or to increase one's chances of success.Rate it:

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donner le changeTo put off the scent, to mislead.Rate it:

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dresschange appearance, clothe, assist one to 'vest', change location of tie, ribbon, lapel, scarf, shawl, belt, etc.Rate it:

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e uns quebradosand changeRate it:

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end of the worldAny change that seems catastrophic or devastating.Rate it:

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faire maison neuve (or, nette)To change all one’s servants.Rate it:

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flick overTo change channels on a television.Rate it:

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flick overTo change from one state to another by flicking.Rate it:

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for a changeAs a departure from the usual.Rate it:

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for the nonceFor the time being, with the expectation that the situation may change.Rate it:

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get changedTo change one's clothing (usually for a specific purpose).Rate it:

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go aboutTo change from one tack to another.Rate it:

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go about!Change directionRate it:

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go downTo decrease; to change from a greater value to a lesser one.Rate it:

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go from zero to heroTo change from negative outcome to positive outcome. To improve one's fortunes significantly.Rate it:

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god works in mysterious waysExpressing confidence that a conundrum has a solution despite it not being apparent.Expressing that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.Person A: It seems that I'm about to be fired from my job.Person B: Well, God works in mysterious ways - maybe it'll be the kick you need to apply to university...Rate it:

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haters gonna hateCritics' opinions ultimately do not affect you and are unlikely to change, so ignore them.Rate it:

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have one foot on a banana peelTo be at risk of sudden change; to be in an unstable state.Rate it:

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have second thoughtsTo change one's opinion, or be uneasy about a previous decision.Rate it:

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hold the lineTo firmly maintain one's viewpoint, principles, or situation; to refuse to change one's practices or plans.Rate it:

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how's the weatherIndicating a change of subject to unimportant topics.Rate it:

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i wake up dreaming of a new day, i sleep thinking about how to change it.DreamingRate it:

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il a changé son cheval borgne contre un aveugleHe has changed for the worse; He has made a bad bargain.Rate it:

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il n'est chance qui ne retourneThe luck must change.Rate it:

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il n'y a rien de nouveau sous le soleilRien ne change malgré le changement du monde, cela s’est déjà produit.Rate it:

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in the scheme of things it was a small victory.As with climate change the slow improvement of gas amounts discharged into the atmosphere comes too late. We are screwed Rate it:

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it comes and goesSometimes you might feel like nothing is right and everything is against you, but don't give up. Things could change for the good in a matter of seconds.Rate it:

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it is what it isAnother way to say you cannot change what is apparent, but accept it.Rate it:

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it's a game-changerA crucial change in the state of affairs.Rate it:

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iter flectere, convertere, avertereto deviate, change the direction.Rate it:

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je lui ai rendu le changeI paid him back in his own coin. Rate it:

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jump the fenceTo change from first approach, approach from a different direction, suggest a completely foreign idea.Rate it:

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keep the changeAn instruction to a taxi driver, waiter etc. to keep the change from the amount handed over as a tipRate it:

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l'homme absurde est celui qui ne change jamaisThe wise man changes his opinion—the fool never.Rate it:

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L-bombThe word love, or an expression of love, usually one that provokes a significant change in a relationship.Rate it:

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L-bomban expression of love, usually one that provokes a significant change in a relationshipRate it:

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le loup mourra en sa peauUn méchant ne change pas.Rate it:

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left turnAn unexpected change from the way things seemed to be going.Rate it:

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let's not and say we didIndicates that the speaker does not agree with a proposed action and does not wish to participate; often said as a joke--sometimes as an expression that the speaker doesn't want to do the proposed action or to indicate that they are happy doing what they are doing and don't want to change that by doing the proposed actionRate it:

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lick into shapeTo exert considerable effort to change something or someone into a desired state.Rate it:

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