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have the wind upTo be frightened or disturbed.Rate it:

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could have, would have, should haveExpressing regret at something that cannot now be changed.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/if Eskimos have N words for snow, X have Y words for ZUsed to suggest by analogy that Y has frequent interaction with Z or spends substantial time thinking about Z. Often used with other language, country or region stereotypes.Rate it:

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better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at allHaving experience of love, even if it ended, is better than having no experience of love.Love is worthwhile despite the pain involved in separation.Rate it:

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as the wind blowsaccording to circumstanceRate it:

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close to the windUsed other than as an idiom: see close to, the, wind.Rate it:

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four sheets to the windExtremely drunkRate it:

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in the windImpending or in the offing; imminent.Rate it:

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snitches get stitches and wind up in ditchesSynonym of snitches get stitchesRate it:

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Which Way the Wind BlowsThe direction of events happening, the possible situation of the matter in handRate it:

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whistle in the windTo attempt something that is futile; to say something that is not heeded.Rate it:

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candle in the windA fragile or vulnerable thing, likely to be put in jeopardy.Rate it:

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sail close to the windTo sail in a direction close to that from which the wind is blowing, but still making headwayRate it:

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three sheets to the windthe state of being quite inebriatedRate it:

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all piss and wind like a barber catAll talk and noise with no actionRate it:

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it's an ill wind that blows nobody any goodThere is usually something of benefit to someone, no matter how bad the situation.Rate it:

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sail close to the windTo behave in a manner that is on the verge of being dangerous, improper or illegalRate it:

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throw caution to the windDo something despite the risksRate it:

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eat the windTo take a walk.Rate it:

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wind downRelax; get rid of stress.Rate it:

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it's an ill wind that blows no goodAlternative form of it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.Rate it:

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you don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blowsYou don't need an expert to tell you what you already know.Rate it:

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close to the windNear a limit of feasibility or compliance with law or morality.Rate it:

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three sheets to the windDrunk.Rate it:

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wind it upClose the discussion, adjourn the meeting, cease the efforts and labor.Rate it:

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twist in the windTo wait for an uncomfortably long period of time.Rate it:

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bag of windA windbag.Rate it:

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knock the wind out of your sailsTo make you feel less confident or determined.Rate it:

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'tis an ill wind that blows no goodSimilar to "every cloud has a silver lining" or "one man's gain is another's loss". This expression appeared in John Heywood's 1546 proverb collection and remains so well known that it is often shortened. (www.dictionary.com}Rate it:

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break windTo flatulate; fart; to expel gases generated during digestion through the anus.Rate it:

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close to the windIn a direction almost opposite to that from which the wind is blowingRate it:

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get the wind upTo become frightened or disturbed.Rate it:

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get wind ofTo hear about; to learn of, especially with respect to facts intended to have been kept confidential or secret.Rate it:

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gone with the winddeadRate it:

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it's an ill windAlternative form of it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.Rate it:

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it's an ill wind that blows no one any goodAlternative form of it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.Rate it:

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know which way the wind blowsUnderstand public opinion.Rate it:

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like the windquickly, at a high speed.Rate it:

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put the wind upTo frighten or disturb.Rate it:

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run like the windRunning really fast.Rate it:

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sow the wind and reap the whirlwindAlternative form of sow the wind, reap the whirlwind.Rate it:

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sow the wind, reap the whirlwindEvery decision has consequences; a person's actions will come back to him.Rate it:

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spit in the windAlternative form of piss in the windRate it:

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spit into the windAlternative form of piss in the windRate it:

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take the wind out of someone's sailsTo discourage someone greatly; to cause someone to lose hope or the will to continue.Rate it:

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throw caution to the windDo something despite the risks.Rate it:

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throw to the windTo discard or dispense with, especially in an abrupt or reckless manner.Rate it:

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twist in the windTo be unassisted and without comfort in a situation likely to result in distress or failure.Rate it:

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which way the wind is blowingThe prevailing opinion or current view of most people, especially people with influence.Rate it:

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willow in the windOne whose views are easily and regularly changed by the persuasion or influence of others.Rate it:

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