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in process of timeIn the course of time; as time goes on; gradually; in due course.Rate it:

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in spite of his statureThe person was tall and huskyRate it:

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in stitchesLaughing vigorously; very amused; aching due to convulsive laughter.Rate it:

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in the heat of the momentWithout thought due to engrossment in strong emotion or excitement; without pausing to consider consequences; hotheadednessRate it:

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in the right place at the right timeAt a location where something good is about to happen at just the time of its occurrence; lucky; fortunate; able to obtain a benefit due to circumstances, rather than due to merit.Rate it:

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in uno conspectu ponere aliquidto give a general idea of a thing.Rate it:

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incepto or conatu desistereto give up one's project.Rate it:

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ira defervescit (Tusc. 4. 36. 78)his anger cools.Rate it:

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irae indulgere (Liv. 23. 3)to give free play to one's anger.Rate it:

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it comes and goesSometimes you might feel like nothing is right and everything is against you, but don't give up. Things could change for the good in a matter of seconds.Rate it:

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it is a wise child that knows his own fatherOne can never be sure of paternity.Rate it:

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it takes all kinds to make a worldDiversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike.He irons his clothes how?! That's crazy! Well, I guess it takes all kinds.Rate it:

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j'ai ses enfants sur les brasI have his children on my hands.Rate it:

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j'aurai raison de son entêtementI will master his obstinacy.Rate it:

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jazz upTo give a rhythm/melody reminiscent of jazz.Rate it:

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je jette ma langue aux chiensI give it up (of riddles, etc.).Rate it:

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je l'accommoderai comme il fautI will give him a good hiding.Rate it:

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je l'ai envoyé paître (fam.)I sent him about his business.Rate it:

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je l'ai envoyé promener (or, fam., paître)I sent him about his business.Rate it:

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je l'ai envoyé promener (or, paître)I sent him about his business.Rate it:

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je l'ai mis hors d'état de vous nuireI have put it out of his power to harm you.Rate it:

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je le lui dirai à sa barbeI will say it to his face.Rate it:

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je le mettrai au pasI will put him on his good behaviour.Rate it:

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je lui ai donné sa besogne toute mâchéeI gave him his work all ready cut out; I made his work as easy as possible for him.Rate it:

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je lui ai donné sur les doigtsI rapped his knuckles (lit. and fig.).Rate it:

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je lui ai mis la puce à l'oreilleI made him feel uneasy (by rousing his suspicions, etc.); I sent him away with a flea in his ear.Rate it:

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je lui ai rendu le changeI paid him back in his own coin. Rate it:

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je lui ai rivé son clou (pop.)I shut his mouth; That was a poser for him.Rate it:

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je lui dirai ma façon de penserI’ll give him a piece of my mind.Rate it:

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je lui donnerai du fil à retordreI will cut out his work for him; I will give him a deal of trouble.Rate it:

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je lui frotterai les oreillesI will twist his tail for him.Rate it:

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je lui laverai la tête (pop.)I will give it to him; I will give him a sound drubbing.Rate it:

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je n'ai pas foi dans son baumeI have no faith in his plan.Rate it:

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je ne demande pas mieuxNothing would give me greater pleasure.Rate it:

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je suis entre l'enclume et le marteauI am in a dilemma; I am between the devil and the deep sea.Rate it:

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je vous donne beau jeu(lit.) I give you good cards; (fig.) I give you a good opportunity; I play into your hands.Rate it:

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jeter le manche après la cognéeTo throw the rope after the bucket; To give up in despair.Rate it:

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jeter sa langue aux chiensTo give up guessing (conundrums, etc.). Rate it:

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jump the gunTo act or begin too soon or without due caution.Rate it:

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keep backTo hold back; to refuse to give or share.Rate it:

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keyboard warriorA person who behaves aggressively and/or in an inflammatory manner in online text-based discussion media, but at the same time does not behave similarly in real life, potentially due to cowardice, introversion or shyness.Rate it:

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kingA male monarch; member of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation.Rate it:

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king of the castleA children's game in which one player is located on something elevated and other players attempt to take his or her place.Rate it:

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king of the hillA child's game in which one player stands on top of a hill or other location atop an incline, and attempts to repel other players whose goal is to capture his position.Rate it:

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king of the hillA person who has achieved a measure of success and is considered to be a leader in his field.Rate it:

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kiss someone's ringTo give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone.Rate it:

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kitchen table softwareEspecially in the early years of personal computers, a set of computer programs developed by an entrepreneurial advanced amateur or self-employed professional computer programmer in his or her own home; software developed by a small business using the services of such programmers.Rate it:

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knock oneself outto grant permission for or to give endorsement of a suggestion or proposal, especially when the speaker is not interested in its outcome.Rate it:

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knock some sense into his headDepression Expression: During the Depression, there was little empathy for the unemployed. Pundits identified the loafer, the hobo, the bum, the specified lazy-boy, the uninspired, those lacking ambition as needing a wakeup Call.Rate it:

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knock someone off his perchTo defeat or overcome someone who was in a dominant position.Rate it:

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