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not for the worldAbsolutely not; under no circumstances. A defiant no. [from 18th c.]Rate it:

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not likelyAbsolutely not; under no circumstances.Rate it:

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not on your lifeAbsolutely not; under no circumstances.Rate it:

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Nothing New Under the SunEverything is almost the same as seen before, everything happening now has happened previouslyRate it:

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nous n'avons pas un brin de feuWe have not got a bit of fire.Rate it:

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nox sideribus illustrisa star-light night.Rate it:

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off one's titsHeavily intoxicated; under the influence of alcohol or drugs.Rate it:

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omni ex parte; in omni genere; omnibus rebusfrom every point of view; looked at in every light.Rate it:

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omnia ferro ignique, ferro atque igni or ferro flammaque vastareto ravage with fire and sword.Rate it:

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omnia iura pervertereto trample all law under foot.Rate it:

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on enleva les journaux comme du painThe papers sold like hot rolls, like wild-fire.Rate it:

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on fireBeing burned by fire.Rate it:

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on fireAchieving good results at a rapid rate.Rate it:

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on no accountUnder no circumstances.Rate it:

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on the looseNot incarcerated or in captivity; not under control.Rate it:

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open fireTo begin firing at something or someone.Rate it:

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oppidum incendereto fire a town.Rate it:

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OSETIAcronym of optical search for extraterrestrial intelligence. It is SETI using visible light instead of traditional radio waves.Rate it:

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out like a lightAsleep or unconscious, particularly if this has occurred suddenly and the sleep is deep.Rate it:

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Out like a LightQuickly asleep, unconscious, sleeping soundlyRate it:

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out of the frying pan, into the fireFrom an already bad situation to a worse oneRate it:

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out of the pictureNot included in the matter being planned or under consideration; not a factor or participant in the present situation.Rate it:

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over my dead bodyUnder no circumstances; absolutely not.Rate it:

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over/underAlso expressed as over-under; In sports betting, a sportsbook predicts the combined teams' score for a certain game. In an over/under bet, people bet on whether the combined teams' score will be more than (over) or less than (under) the sportsbook's predicted total combined score of the gameRate it:

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passer sur le billardTo undergo a surgical procedure; To go under the knife.Rate it:

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pedibus obterere, conculcareto trample under foot.Rate it:

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per causam (with Gen.)under the pretext, pretence of...Rate it:

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per simulationem, simulatione alicuius reiunder pretext, pretence of...Rate it:

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PERRLInitialism of pupils are equal, round and react to light.Rate it:

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pickupA short or long bed automotive powered vehicle with enclosed two or three person cab. Utilized in light -weight or modest cargo, short haul, pick-up and delivery agendas.Rate it:

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pill in the pocketA medication, usually prescribed by a physician, which the patient is to carry with him or her, and which is to be used only under certain conditions.Rate it:

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pin down1) Hold Under Submission, (Wrestling: 2) Restrain enemy attack, return fire, and movement:Rate it:

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pit a patwith quick light tapsRate it:

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Play the FireTaking unnecessary risk, or cautiously putting oneself in a dangerous situation, inviting dangerRate it:

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play with fireCommit one's self to do something extraordinary, dangerous, illegal, actions taken, lacking good judgement.Rate it:

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play with fireTo put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.Rate it:

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poke outTo emerge from behind, in, or under something.Rate it:

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pôr lenha na fogueirato add fuel to fireRate it:

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pot, meet kettleUsed to draw attention to hypocrisy; a reference to the saying, "pot calling the kettle black" (see under another entry: "pot calling the kettle black"; it's the same as saying, "that's true of YOU" (and mayor may not be true of me, or not as much)Rate it:

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pour fuel on the fireSynonym of add fuel to the fireRate it:

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pour gasoline on the fireTo worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.Rate it:

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prendre un air de feuTo go near the fire for a few minutes to warm oneself.Rate it:

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preparar, apontar, fogoready, aim, fireRate it:

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proverbs run in pairsEvery proverb seems to be contradicted by another proverb with an opposed message, such as "too many cooks spoil the broth" and "many hands make light work."1863, Sir Richard Burton, Abeokuta and the Camaroons Mountains, vol. 1, Tinsley (London), p. 309:Moreover, all the world over, proverbs run in pairs, and pull both ways: for the most part one neutralizes, by contradiction, the other.Rate it:

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pull out of the fireTo save from impending failure, destruction, or defeat.Rate it:

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pull someone's bacon out of the fireTo rescue someone, especially at the last moment.Rate it:

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pull the rug out from underTo suddenly remove support fromRate it:

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pull the rug out from under someoneTo suddenly remove support from someone.Rate it:

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Pull the Rug out from Under YouTo ruin someone’s dreams, hopes or plans, to suddenly withdraw supportRate it:

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pull the triggerTo fire a gun.Rate it:

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