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a negotiis publicis se removereto retire from public life.Rate it:

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a re publica recedereto retire from public life.Rate it:

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accusare aliquem peculatus, pecuniae publicaeto accuse some one of malversation, embezzlement of public money.Rate it:

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ager publicuspublic land; state domain.Rate it:

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air one's dirty laundry in publicto reveal one's secrets to the public.Rate it:

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Air Your Dirty Laundry in PublicTo discuss your personal matters and conflicts publicly specifically when you argue with someone .Rate it:

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all-out brawlA brutal fight without honor, often referring to spontaneous conflicts that erupt in a public place like a bar.Rate it:

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and don't play one on TVA term often used after a person claims to have no expertise in a topic of discussion, but still wants to contribute a comment.Rate it:

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arm candyAn attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.Rate it:

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back officeThe IT and infrastructure support services for a company, separate from the public face of the business.Rate it:

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behind closed doorsPublic disclosure.Rate it:

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behind the scenesIn secret; out of public view.Rate it:

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bend one's elbowTo drink alcoholic beverages, especially at a public house or bar.Rate it:

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bien ou bienFormule pour demander « comment ça va ».Rate it:

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blow the whistleTo disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.Rate it:

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blowtorch a marshmallow cakeTo vilify a benefactor, ridicule the boss, scorn a well-to-do friend in public.Rate it:

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bluewashTo tout a business or organization's commitment to social responsibility, and to use this perception for public relations and economic gain; to present a humanitarian front in this manner.Rate it:

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bozo eruptionA remark-usually unscripted-by a politician or other public figure which is especially ill-considered and foolish, and which has negative repercussions for that individual and for his or her affiliated group.Rate it:

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break the fourth wallTo apparently communicate with reality directly, such as when characters of literature comment on the existence of a reader.Rate it:

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brick and mortarBuildings and property for the conduct of business, particularly in the sale of retail goods to the general public. (Used to contrast an Internet-based sales operation that lacks customer-oriented store fronts and a "traditional" one for which most capital investment might be in the building infrastructure.) [since the mid-1990s]Rate it:

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c'est un pilier d'estaminet (or, de café)He is a public-house lounger, a pub-loafer.Rate it:

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cattle callAn audition which is open to the public and thus draws a large number of applicants, many of whom are inexperienced.Rate it:

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ce qui est simple est faux, ce qui est compliqué est inutilisableProverbe résumant la difficulté d’une tâche : si on fait les choses au plus simple, on oublie probablement beaucoup de cas particuliers ; si on essaie de prévoir tous les cas, le résultat devient tellement complexe que plus personne ne peut comprendre comment cela fonctionne.Rate it:

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character assassinationa malicious verbal assault designed to damage the reputation of a public figureRate it:

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chip inTo interrupt a discussion for the purpose of making a comment.Rate it:

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close ranksto regroup forces, especially when this involves overlooking differences in order to face a challenge or adverse situation. Often implies making a show of unity, especially to the public.Rate it:

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closing timeThe time when a public house closes. Used to invite final drink orders.Rate it:

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come to JesusTo experience or display a conversion or recommitment to Christianity or to undergo a related ritual, especially public confession of one's sins or weaknesses.Rate it:

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come-to-JesusRelating to a Christian conversion, recommitment, or associated ritual, especially public confession.Rate it:

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comme quoiComment.Rate it:

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comment allez-voushow are youRate it:

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comment allez-vousSalutation interrogative pour demander la personne va bien ou mal à l’adresse d’une personne que l’on vouvoie.Rate it:

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comment ça vahow are youRate it:

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comment celaWhat do you mean?Rate it:

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comment est-il fait?What sort of a man is he?Rate it:

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comment faire?What is to be done?Rate it:

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comment les zaricoshow are youRate it:

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comment outTo disable a section of source code by converting it into a comment.Rate it:

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comment qu'c'estVariante de comment que c’est.Rate it:

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comment que c'estFormule de salut, à la manière de ça va.Rate it:

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comment sont les zaricoshow are youRate it:

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comment vaSalutation interrogative à l’adresse d’une ou plusieurs personnes.Rate it:

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comment vas-tuHow are you?Rate it:

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comment vas-tuSalutation interrogative à l’adresse d’une personne que l’on tutoie.Rate it:

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comment vas-tu… yau de poêle ?Jeu de mots sur les phrases « comment vas-tu ? » et « tuyau de poêle ».Rate it:

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common nameThe name by which a species is known to the general public, rather than its taxonomic or scientific name.Rate it:

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cool story broUsed to dismiss a comment perceived as boring or pointless, or an anecdote etc. that is not true.Rate it:

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cut a wide swathTo behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.Rate it:

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daddy will have a stitting of marans in the springa comment about success of a breed of laying hensRate it:

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daylightExposure to public scrutiny.Rate it:

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