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God's workWork that accomplishes good.Rate it:

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God's workWork in accordance with the will of God.Rate it:

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good enough for jazzGood enough.Rate it:

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good enough to eatSupremely beautiful; aesthetically pleasing.Rate it:

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goodgesser, not a bad gesser.Someone says not bad pretty close, I come back with not a bad gesser or pretty good gessser.Rate it:

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grappledEngage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle. passersby grappled with the man after the knife attack synonyms: wrestle, struggle, tussle, brawl, fight, scuffle, battleRate it:

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grease paymentA bribe or extorted money, usually relatively small in amount, provided to a low-level government official or business person, in order to expedite a business decision, shipment, or other transaction, especially in a country where such payments are not unusual.Rate it:

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grunt workThat is considered undesirable and therefore delegated to underlings.Rate it:

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gubernacula rei publicae tractareto hold the reins of government.Rate it:

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gun forTo pursue as a goal; to work hard to achieve.Rate it:

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hand in gloveIn very close cooperation.Rate it:

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hand-to-mouthInvolving immediate consumption with no provision for the future; having barely enough to survive, being close to povertyRate it:

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Hand-to-Mouth ExistenceTo hold enough money to meet expenses and live with no extra money Rate it:

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hang onTo pay close attention.Rate it:

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hash outTo work through the details of something; especially to work through difficulties.Rate it:

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have a coupleTo drink enough alcohol to be slightly drunkRate it:

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have a fewTo drink enough alcohol to be slightly drunkRate it:

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have in towIn one's charge or close guidance; along with one.Rate it:

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have it madeTo have accomplished all there is to do; to have no further work or difficulty; to have achieved a lifestyle characterized by good fortune and comfort.Rate it:

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have one's work cut out for oneTo face a large task or project.Rate it:

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hazard payAdditional compensation provided to employees who perform perilous or high-risk duties or work under considerable physical hardship or constraintsRate it:

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heavy liftingThe most demanding part of an endeavour; work requiring the most effort, resources, or consideration.Rate it:

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historical landmarkA National Historic Landmark is a building, district, object, site, or structure that is officially recognized by the United States government for its outstanding historical significance.Rate it:

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Hit the BooksTo seriously pay attention to studies, be ready to go good for class with all work done carefully.Rate it:

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hits pretty close to homehaving a direct personal effect on you.Rate it:

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hold one's breathTo inhale and then intentionally close the epiglottis so that one's breath is not exhaled.Rate it:

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honey budTo work at threadsRate it:

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hospital passA throw that stays in the air long enough that it allows too many people to get underneath it, increasing the risk of injury and a trip to the hospital. Thus, a hospital pass.Rate it:

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hot on somebody's heelsClose behind; pursuing or following closely.Rate it:

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hot on someone's heelsClose behind; pursuing or following closely.Rate it:

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huis closa work of fiction in which the action is set in an enclosed spaceRate it:

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hustle and bustleA large amount of activity and work, usually in a noisy surrounding.Rate it:

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i could have ben a contenderSomething said when would have been good at something--good enough to be a professional and compete with others.Rate it:

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I just work hereIndicates that the speaker cannot answer their interrogator's question, because of lack of experience with or knowledge on the topic.Rate it:

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I miss youAn expression of sorrow or sadness about the absence of a family member, close friend, lover or spouse.Rate it:

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I only work hereAlternative form of I just work hereRate it:

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I'm your huckleberryI am your partner; I will join you; I will work with you; I will fight you; I will dance with you.Rate it:

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if brains were dynamite you wouldn't have enough to blow your nose.You're really stupid.Rate it:

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if it's not one thing it's anotherMany problems are happening simultaneously or in close succession.Rate it:

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il a battu les buissons, un autre a pris l'oiseauHe did the work and another had the profit.Rate it:

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il a bon dosHis back is broad enough to stand a good deal.Rate it:

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il a du pain sur la plancheHe has saved money; He has enough to live upon; He has put something by for a rainy day; There is plenty of work for him to do.Rate it:

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il a eu le malheur de se brouiller avec la justiceHe was unfortunate enough to fall out with justice (i.e. to be punished by imprisonment, fine, etc.).Rate it:

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il a une chambre grande comme la mainHe has a room not big enough to swing a cat in.Rate it:

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il écorche l'anguille par la queueHe sets (goes) the wrong way to work.Rate it:

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il est de taille à se défendreHe is big enough to defend himself.Rate it:

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il est dur à la détente(fig.) He is close-fisted, a miser.Rate it:

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il est franc du collier(of a horse) He pulls freely; (of a man) He never shirks his work.Rate it:

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il est sur le pavéHe is out of work.Rate it:

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il est vif comme la poudre1. He is quick-tempered. 2. He is bustling, quick at work.Rate it:

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