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eye catchingTwo words which may have evolved from the marketing and advertising entities, The phrase says and sees it all, appeals only to the sighted.Rate it:

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eye sexA lustful or sexually-charged glance exchanged between two people.Rate it:

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f*** me sidewayswhen something takes you by surprise or annoyingRate it:

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face offThe starting point, in a match of ice hockey. Two players face each other, for snatching the puck.Rate it:

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faire d'une pierre deux coupsTo kill two birds with one stone.Rate it:

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faire la navetteTo go to and fro between two places several times.Rate it:

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fall between two stoolsTo attempt two tasks and fail at both, when either one could have been accomplished singly.Rate it:

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fall guyThe one who takes the blame.Rate it:

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fifth wheelWhen there are two couples and a fifth person who is not in a couple, the extra person is known as a fifth wheel - a situation in which may feel uncomfortable to some peopleRate it:

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for two pinsReadily, with only the slightest encouragement.Rate it:

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fork offto diverge into two or more separate paths.Rate it:

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German virginThe name of a poker hand in the game of Texas hold 'em, when a player is dealt two nine cards.Rate it:

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German wheelAn apparatus made up of two large, usually steel rings joined together by a set of parallel steel bars.Rate it:

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get goingtwo meanings: get started; leaveRate it:

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go halvesTo divide equally between two parties.Rate it:

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go hand in handOf two things, to be closely related or to go together well; see hand in hand.Rate it:

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go hand in handOf two people, to hold hands.Rate it:

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go togetherOf two or more things, to correspond or fit wellRate it:

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go togetherOf two people, to accompany each other (e.g. to an event).Rate it:

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go togetherOf two people, to be in a relationshipRate it:

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gold coinA one-dollar or two-dollar coin.Rate it:

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Goody Two-ShoesA person who is so efficient and tries to be perfect so much so that it annoys othersRate it:

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great minds think alikeUsed to emphasize a coincidence, or two people reaching the same conclusion in any manner at the same time.Rate it:

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grey areaAn area intermediate between two mutually exclusive states or categories where the border between the two is fuzzy.Rate it:

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happy mediumA balanced position between two opposite extremes.Rate it:

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have it both waysTo have two things which are mutually incompatible.Rate it:

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have one's cake and eat it tooTo seek to have two things which are mutually incompatible (such as eating a piece of cake and yet still possessing that piece for future use).Rate it:

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heads or tailsThe practice of flipping a coin in the air, to choose between two alternatives based on which side lands face up.Rate it:

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heres ex besseheir to two-thirds of the property.Rate it:

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highflierAn ambitious person, especially one who takes risks or has an extravagant lifestyle.Rate it:

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hippo birdie two ewehappy birthday to youRate it:

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hit two targets with one arrowSynonym of kill two birds with one stoneRate it:

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hjjIn a dilemma between two choicesRate it:

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hold with the hare and run with the houndsTo remain neutral by attempting to placate two factions or both sides of a controversy.Rate it:

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horizontal tangoSexual intercourse.Rate it:

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il a cela à cœur1. He is striving hard to do it. 2. He takes a lively interest in it.Rate it:

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il en sait plus d'une (fam.)He knows more than one trick; He knows a trick or two.Rate it:

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il est d'une humeur massacranteHe is as cross as two sticks.Rate it:

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il m'a fait faire le pied de grue pendant deux heuresHe made me wait two hours for him; I was dancing attendance on him for two hours.Rate it:

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il n'y entend pas malice1. He does not mean any harm; He means no more than he says. 2. He takes it innocently.Rate it:

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il ne faut pas confondre autour avec alentourOne must not mix up two things entirely different.Rate it:

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il ne se foule pas la rate (pop.)He does not overwork himself; He takes things easily.Rate it:

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il prend le pas sur moiHe takes precedence of me.Rate it:

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il prend le temps comme il vientHe takes things easily.Rate it:

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il prend tout de traversHe takes everything amiss.Rate it:

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il s'en donne les gantsHe takes the credit of it.Rate it:

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il s'en faut beaucoup que l'un ait autant de mérite que l'autreThere is a great difference in merit between the two.Rate it:

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il sait ce que parler veut direHe understands the hidden meaning; He takes the hint.Rate it:

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il se pique d'un rienHe takes offence at the slightest thing.Rate it:

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il tient de son pèreHe takes after his father.Rate it:

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