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muscle upTo force one's way into or through.Rate it:

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off the chainFree from work or direct supervision. In reference to slave labor, where workers are chained, or to the figurative chain of workers of an assembly line.Rate it:

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play Old GooseberryTo suddenly put a stop to a disturbance by force or threats.Rate it:

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Power behind the ThroneThe actual force or person behind ones success, the real person in chargeRate it:

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Pull No PunchesTo hit something with great force and power, attacking something potently, to be honestRate it:

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pull punchesTo avoid using a high level of force when punching.Rate it:

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push outTo force to leave a group.Rate it:

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push pastTo rudely force one's way in front of another.Rate it:

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push pastTo force a conversation or situation to continue after an awkward interruption.Rate it:

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push throughTo force to be passedRate it:

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push throughto overcome by force or willpowerRate it:

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put downTo halt, eliminate, stop, or squelch, often by force.Rate it:

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put to workGive a job; Force to workRate it:

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que la Force soit avecSouhait de réussite, expression d’encouragement envers quelqu’un, généralement la personne à qui on parle.Rate it:

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ride with the punchesTo deflect the force of an opponent's punches by moving the body adroitlyRate it:

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ring one's bellTo strike or bump one's own head with a strong blow, especially with concussive force.Rate it:

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rire du bout des dentsTo force a laugh.Rate it:

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run out of townTo force someone out of a place or a positionRate it:

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sack upTo force oneself to become more manly; to toughen up or man up.Rate it:

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sally forth!An archaic military term. To exit a fortified position in order to assault a besieging force. The meaning has become more metaphorical over time.Rate it:

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se faire jour à travers la fouleTo force one’s way through the crowd.Rate it:

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sed lābor longiusbut that takes us too far.Rate it:

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send somebody packingTo expel or eject somebody; to chase off or force out.Rate it:

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send someone packingTo expel, eject, or dismiss someone; to send away, chase off, or force out.Rate it:

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shock and aweMilitary tactic consisting of excessive or overwhelming force to frighten and subdue the enemy; to intimidate, disrupt, or incapacitate one’s adversaries in order to achieve a desired reactionRate it:

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shout downTo shout louder than in order to force through one's argument or point of view.Rate it:

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show the flagOf a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish an authoritative presence and to exert diplomatic or political influence.Rate it:

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si jeunesse savait, si vieillesse pouvaitSi les jeunes avaient déjà de l’expérience, si les vieux avaient encore de la force, ce serait un monde idéal.Rate it:

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smell of the lampTo bear marks of great study and labor.Rate it:

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speak softly and carry a big stickDo not boast or utter verbal threats, but do make others aware that you are prepared to use physical force if necessary.Rate it:

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square mealA satisfying meal, especially suitable for one performing physical labor.Rate it:

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square peg into a round holeThe phrase is typically said, "You cant fit a square peg into a round hole." Often it is shortened to simply "square peg, round hole." Something or someone that does not fit well or at all; something that will not succeed as attempted, except possibly with much force and effort, or alteration of either the peg or the hole or both beyond recognition.Rate it:

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squeeze inTo force in, stretch something to make something larger fit.Rate it:

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squeeze outTo force a competitor out of one of a limited number of winning positions by taking over that position or a higher oneRate it:

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sweat of one's browThe effort extended in labor, and the value created thereby.Rate it:

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take overTo assume control of something, especially by force; to usurp.Rate it:

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tant va la cruche à l'eau qu'à la fin elle se casseÀ force de s’obstiner dans les mêmes erreurs, on en subit les conséquences.Rate it:

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tap outTo force to submit.Rate it:

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task forceA group of people working towards a particular task, project, or activity, especially assigned in a particular capacity.Rate it:

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tel est pris qui croyait prendreÀ force de ruser, on peut se perdre dans ses machinations.Rate it:

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tout par amour, rien par forceSweet words will succeed where mere strength will fail; You may row your heart out if wind and tide are against you.Rate it:

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trop bon, trop conExpression signifiant qu'à force d’être gentil l'on passe pour un ignare voire un faible.Rate it:

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tu me payeras de gré ou de forceYou shall pay me, whether you like it or not.Rate it:

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tug of wara game or competition in which two teams pull or tug on opposite ends of a rope trying to force the other team over the line which initially marked the middle between the two teams.Rate it:

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twist someone's armTo coerce, force, or cajole.Rate it:

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un cheval boit la brideQuand le mors force les coins de la bouche et les fait rider, ce qui arrive quand les montants de la bride ne sont pas assez allongés.Rate it:

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un tour de forceA feat (of strength or skill).Rate it:

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use a sledgehammer to crack a nutTo use significantly excessive force to carry out an action; to do something overzealouslyRate it:

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vi et armisby force of arms.Rate it:

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vi vim illatam defendereto meet force by force.Rate it:

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