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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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hang onTo pay close attention.Rate it:

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

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

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head offTo turn away from the windRate it:

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heave toTo cause the vessel to become dead in the water by pointing the bows directly towards the wind.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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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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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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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 bon pied, bon œilHe is sound, wind and limb; He is hale and hearty.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 fait un vent à décorner (or, écorner) un bœufThere is a wind enough to blow one’s head off.Rate it:

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il fait un vent à écorner (or, décorner) un bœufThe wind is enough to blow one’s head off.Rate it:

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ils étaient aux prisesThey had closed; They were at close quarters.Rate it:

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in bed withEngaging in a close mutually beneficial relationship, especially secretly and illicitly.Rate it:

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in the windImpending or in the offing; imminent.Rate 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 goodAlternative 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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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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iter obstruereto obstruct a road; to close a route.Rate it:

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keep a close watchto pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.Rate it:

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keep a close watch onTo pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.Rate it:

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keep at arm's lengthAvoid a close relationship.Rate it:

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keep one's cards close to one's chestTo avoid revealing one's thoughts, circumstances, or plans.Rate it:

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keep your friends close, and your enemies closerOne should be on their toes and alert of their surroundings if malicious people are around, to ensure such people can't wreak havoc in one's life.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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knocking on heaven's doorDying, close to death.Rate it:

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

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last minutePoint in time, too close to a deadline to reasonably begin a critical task.Rate it:

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lay toTo turn towards the wind so that the boat stopsRate it:

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les deux armées en sont aux mainsThe two armies are in close combat, have come to close quarters.Rate it:

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

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like white on riceInseparable; in very close proximity; following closely.Rate it:

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like white on riceInseparably; in very close proximity.Rate it:

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lock upTo close all doors and windows of a place securely.Rate it:

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long absent, soon forgottenLove fades away when people are distant and don't keep close physical contact.Rate it:

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long shotSomething unlikely; something that has little chance of happening or working. The term arose from the accuracy of early ship guns, which were effective only at close range and unlikely to hit the mark at any great distance.Rate it:

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luff upTo turn towards the wind so that the sails flapRate it:

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manum (us) conserere cum hosteto come to close quarters.Rate it:

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mettre en bouteilleto tease, to wind up, to joshRate it:

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mit sozialistischem GrußA politically correct way to close a note or letter.Rate it:

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multum esse cum aliquo (Fam. 16. 21)to enjoy close intercourse with... (of master and pupil).Rate it:

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neck and neckVery close in progress, as in a race or contest.Rate it:

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nodding acquaintanceA casual or partial familiarity; a relationship which is not close or fully developed; an inexact understanding (of something).Rate it:

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nous poursuivîmes l'ennemi l'épée dans les reinsWe followed the enemy close at his heels.Rate it:

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oculos operire (morienti)to close the eyes of a dying person.Rate it:

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