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lying through your teethA repulsive, indictment and accusation as to someone's statements or assertions. It smacks of a strong objection to the veracity of verbiage of another. Usage will enhance degradation and destroy any amicability.Rate it:

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maculam (conceptam) delere, eluereto blot out a reproach.Rate it:

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magna est exspectatio ingenii tuiwe expect a great deal from a man of your calibre.Rate it:

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main thingYour special friendRate it:

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make a big thing out ofTo make a fuss about, especially unnecessarily.Rate it:

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make a big thing out ofTo call attention to or publicize.Rate it:

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make a differenceTo carry out an action, the result of which is a significant change, or an altered circumstance.Rate it:

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Make a Federal Case Out of SomethingTo give something more importance than it deservesRate it:

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make a monkey out ofTo cause a person, organization, or action to appear foolish or inferior; to subject someone or something to ridicule..Rate it:

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make a mountain out of a molehillTo treat a problem as greater than it is; to blow something out of proportion; to exaggerate the importance of something trivial.Rate it:

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Make a Mountain Out of a MolehillTo make something or some issues big then they actually areRate it:

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Make a Silk Purse Out of a Sow's EarTo make something good out of something naturally badRate it:

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Make Heads or Tails Out of SomethingTo be able to understand something completelyRate it:

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make interestingto make a bet out of; to bet money onRate it:

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make life a stone grooveMeans to live a happy, adventurous, loving, enjoyable and overall fun-filled life to the fullest, as if each day was your last.Rate it:

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make light work ofThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:

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make mincemeat out ofTo defeat one's opponent easily and completely during a fight, contest, or debate.Rate it:

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make outTo fabricate a story.Rate it:

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make outTo designate as the recipient.Rate it:

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make outTo characterize as; often with to be.Rate it:

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make outTo succeed; to turn out or end up.Rate it:

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make outTo discern.Rate it:

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make outTo kiss, touch intimately and/or to make love.Rate it:

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make out like a banditTo profit greatly; to get an excessively good deal.Rate it:

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make out ofTo construct from; to create using.Rate it:

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make the cutTo succeed; to be chosen out of a field of candidates or possibilities.Rate it:

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make wayan instruction to get out of the way of someone else, usually because they are carrying something and need a clear pathway. Compare with gangway.Rate it:

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make your head spinStaggering exasperationRate it:

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Make Your Mouth WaterTo be intimidated by something in such a way that you feel inclined towards it and desperately desire of eating or drinking by feeling pleasureRate it:

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make yourself prettyimprove the way you look i.e. get dressed (especially in something nicer than what you are already wearing), put on makeup, brush your hair, brush your teeth, etc; connotes that you are not pretty enough at this moment and that you should improve the way you look; an insult sometimes used intentionally (or unintentionally) to make someone feel inferiorRate it:

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making a mountain out of a molehillIn the process of making a judgement call relative to a situation or incident one can easily gather unconfirmed reports, unsubstantiated evidence which can lead to making a mountain out of a molehill.Rate it:

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man among menA superior or remarkable man who stands out from other men; a leader or exemplar for other men.Rate it:

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Man On The Roof!Depression Daze "Warning" in a Social Gathering or 'Knot of Male Conversationalists' of proximity of A Lady Within Earshot, So "Watch Your Filthy Language!"Rate it:

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man proposes, god disposesThings don't always work out as they were planned.Rate it:

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man-of-warAn armed naval vessel, primarily one armed with cannon and propelled by sails.Rate it:

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map outTo organise the basic plan for a project.Rate it:

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map out my dayAn action to formulate, plan, schedule one's energies, or attention to various agendas in order of importance:Rate it:

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map out my dayList tasks, phone-calls, errands, must-do's, for the day.Rate it:

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March to the Beat of a Different DrummerDo the things in your own way, don’t consider other people, to believe in different way, different attitude than other personsRate it:

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mark outto set the boundaries of an areaRate it:

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mark outto classifyRate it:

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mark outto obliterate or cancel with a markRate it:

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match dayThe day graduating medical-school students find out where they will serve as residents.Rate it:

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max outTo reach the limit of one's capabilities.Rate it:

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max outTo reach a maximum or a point at which no more growth or improvement is possible.Rate it:

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max outTo use to the limit of its capabilitiesRate it:

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medical outTo discharge for medical reasons; to discharge because they are not fit for duty.Rate it:

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mêlez-vous de vos affairesMind your own business.Rate it:

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mellow outTo become mellow, or to change from uptight to relaxed.Rate it:

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ménagez un peu vos termesModerate your expressions a little; Be a little careful in what you say.Rate it:

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