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DYSWIDTInitialism of do you see what I did there? :Rate it:

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each to his ownEveryone is entitled to their own opinion or tastes.My housemate is a strict vegan. I personally could never not eat meat, but each to his own.Rate it:

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Eat Your WordsTo admit your mistake humbly; to say sorry for something you did or said; to take your words backRate it:

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el día que las vacas vuelenthat'll be the day; never; when pigs fly.Rate it:

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equi consternanturthe horses are panic-stricken, run away.Rate it:

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even keelA situation in which the boat is level and balanced for a smooth ride.Rate it:

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every cloud has a silver liningIn every bad situation there is an element of good1881, National Academy of Code Administration (U.S.), Folio, page 417:Every cloud has a silver lining; but in the old-fashioned meeting-houses every cloud of hymnal melody generally had a nasal lining before the congregation...1887, Shakers, Religion, page 36:that "a little reserve and thou'lt fail surely," will prove to be true in our experience. Every cloud has a silver lining and so has every sorrow,1918, George Jean Nathan, Performing Arts, page 222:But the most popular attitude toward what we may call "sad" plays is the peculiar one of believing that, since every cloud has a silver lining,Rate it:

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face the factsTo accept what is true, especially when it is undesirable.Rate it:

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failure never catches those who are chasing success.successRate it:

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faire la caneTo run away; To show the white feather.Rate it:

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fall forTo fall in love with somebody.Rate it:

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first loveOne's first experience of the feeling of romantic love.Rate it:

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first loveThe first person to be the object of one's romantic affection.Rate it:

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first loveThe thing, place, or activity of which one is fondest; one's most fundamental interest or attachment.Rate it:

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first of neverA nonexisting day; a day that will never come.Rate it:

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flew the coopLeave in a rush, run from the scene, drive speedily away.Rate it:

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floor itto move (run, ride etc.) at full speedRate it:

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flunk outOften requiring a retaking of the course or academic year.Rate it:

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fly offto flee rapidly; to run away.Rate it:

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Fly the CoopTo move or leave secretly from a place or situation, to run away or get way or escapeRate it:

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Flying DutchmanA Dutch-flagged clipper that is very fast sailing, and never makes it to port, seen on the high seas, where upon being hailed, occupants request information on persons long dead, or leave messages for said people. It is considered bad luck to meet said ship.Rate it:

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fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on meThis phrase is said in response when someone tries to convince someone to do something again that they have done before that did not work out to their advantage.Rate it:

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for once in my lifeSomething has happened that has never happened before,Rate it:

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for real and for trueGenuinely; truly.Rate it:

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for the love ofUsed to form interjections expressing exasperation.Rate it:

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for the love of meno matter what I do; whatever I doRate it:

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for the love of petean expression of astonishment or disbelief or of something surprising, funny or cuteRate it:

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fortunam periclitari (periculum facere)to run a risk; to tempt Providence.Rate it:

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fresh meatA person or group of people who arouse one's interest, either as a new target for deception, humiliation or ridicule, or as a potential love interest or one night stand.Rate it:

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from soup to nutsFrom the first course of a meal to the last.Rate it:

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gain groundto become farther from another traveling the same course.Rate it:

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game outTo run through scenarios to determine what will happen given certain decisions; to play out possibilities; to examine several ideas to come up with their likeliest end results.Rate it:

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go awryto depart from the correct courseRate it:

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God does not play dice with the universeThe course of all events is predetermined.Rate it:

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God knowsIt is known unto God; i.e., it is certainly true, certainly, of course, obviouslyRate 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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Greek calendsA time that never occurs; never; when pigs fly.Rate it:

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ground ruleA rule regarding play on a specific field, course, or court.Rate it:

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grow coldTo wane; to lose interest or enthusiasm for something or someone; to become disenchanted or to fall out of love with someone.Rate it:

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gut check) An honest, reflective appraisal of one's true feelings concerning a matter of concern.Rate it:

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haec speciosiora quam veriora suntthis is more plausible than true.Rate it:

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hark backOf hounds, to retrace a course in order to pick up a lost scent.Rate it:

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haul offTo alter course so as to get farther away from an object.Rate it:

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have the run ofTo have permission or freedom to move around throughout an area or to use something at will.Rate it:

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having a good run of itWhen something is going or has gone really well.Rate it:

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Head Over Heels in LoveToo mad in love, to have extreme passion for loveRate it:

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hell in a hand basketto go to one's doom, to deteriorate quickly, to proceed on a course to disaster. The phrase go to hell in a handbasket is an American phrase which came into general use during the American Civil War, though its popularity has spread into other countries.Rate it:

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help ever, hurt never, love all, serve allHumanity is very essential and core of life.Rate it:

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high roadA course of action which is honorable, dignified, or respectable.Rate it:

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high-tail itTo hurry or run; often, to flee.Rate it:

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