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on y est très bienThe accommodation there is very good.Rate it:

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one good turn deserves anotherOne act of kindness should be paid back by another act of kindness.Rate it:

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One Good Turn Deserves AnotherFavor should be returned with kindness, you should grab the chance to repay the favorRate it:

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only the good die youngAlternative form of the good die young.Rate it:

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open a can of whoop assA good-humored threat of physical harm.Rate it:

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orfèvre en la matièreAn expert in the matter; a person with good judgment.Rate it:

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paint oneself into a cornerTo create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.Rate it:

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pave the road to hellTo lead to a disaster by acting with good intentions.Rate it:

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pay dividendsto bring about something good as a result of past effort or actions.Rate it:

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pay offyield good results; succeed.Rate it:

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peachy keenExtremely good, exactly right; all right. Often used in the negative or with an ironic or sarcastic connotation to mean the opposite.Rate it:

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pelt of the dogAn immoderate, excessive quantity of alcohol drunk the morning after whilst suffering withdrawal symptoms or a hangover, which goes beyond alleviating the complaint to causing drunkenness; cf. hair of the dog.Rate it:

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personal capitalGood reputation, credibility, or influence.Rate it:

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pie in the skyIt is an offer to give something good to someone, however there is nothing firm about it or it is unlikely to materialize.Rate 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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poison tree bears poison fruitUnethical actions in the service of good intentions will have immoral or unethical consequences.Rate it:

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por Dios benditogood Lord!, good heavensRate it:

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potluckQuaint {American ?} social gathering, mayhaps hosted by an entity. Attendees bring 'dish to pass'; {Luck of Pot} 'Purpose'; Good Food, Goodwill, Good-Gab:Rate it:

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power chordA chord or combination of notes used in rock music and typically selected to sound good at high volume and high levels of distortion. Power chords make extensive use of intervals such as open fourths and fifths.Rate it:

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prêcher sept ans pour un carêmeTo do a great deal for little good.Rate it:

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price is rightThe cost of a thing is reasonable and of good value.Rate it:

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pro maleficiis beneficia reddereto return good for evil.Rate it:

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punched paperA thing looking good to one person, but bad to another.Rate it:

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put out of one's miseryTo end or destroy something for the good of the individuals involved in it.Rate it:

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qui a bruit de se lever matin peut dormir jusqu'au soirA good reputation covers many sins.Rate it:

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qui a renommée de se lever matin peut dormir jusqu'à midiA good reputation covers a multitude of sins.Rate it:

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qui bien fera, bien (se) trouveraWho works well will have a good reward.Rate it:

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qui commence mal finit malA bad day never has a good night.Rate it:

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qui dort dîneSleeping is as good as eating.Rate it:

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reach an early graveTo resign near the start for good.Rate it:

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read 'em and weepWhen playing cards (usually poker) and the final hand is played, a person often shows their cards in anticipation of winning and boasts this phrase to brag that their hand is good enough to win that roundRate it:

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reap what one sowsTo receive as a reward or harvest in the same measure as one's exertions, in a good or a bad sense. To receive justice.Rate it:

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religion is like a nail, the deeper you hammer it, the deeper it goes.Addresses the folly of religous intolerance. Criticizing a person's beliefs is more likely to deepen their convictions rather than convince them to change.Rate it:

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ride highTo enjoy good fortune; to be in a privileged situation; to be particularly happy or proud.Rate it:

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ride one's luckTo avoid failure only by good fortune.Rate it:

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rien ne sert de courir, il faut partir à pointIt is no good hurrying if you have not started in time.Rate it:

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rien ne soulage comme un aveu sincèreOpen confession is good for the soul.Rate it:

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right as rainVery good; healthy.Rate it:

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rough and readyCrude or unpolished, but still fit for use; good enough.Rate it:

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round potatoreally in good shapeRate it:

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run awayTo leave home, or other place of residence, usually unannounced, or to make good on a threat, with such action usually performed by a child or juvenile.Rate it:

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sacrificial poetIn poetry slams, a poet who goes first and gets scored by the judges, but is not actually in the competition.Rate it:

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Salt of the EarthSomeone who is considered good, upright and nobleRate it:

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sans adieuI shall not say good-bye; I shall see you again soon.Rate it:

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são seus olhosA phrase to humbly counter flattering by claiming that said good qualities are merely a distorting effect of the praiser's eyes.Rate it:

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se melhorar, estragaSaid of something that is very good, to a point that it can't be improved further.Rate it:

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se non è vero, è ben trovatoEven if it is not true, it is well conceived. / Even if it is not true, it is a good story.Rate it:

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second stringNot as good; of a lower quality or condition.Rate it:

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selling pointThe property or characteristic of a good that most attracts purchasers.Rate it:

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senior noteA bond that takes priority over other debt securities sold by the issuer. In the event the issuer goes bankrupt, senior debt must be repaid before other creditors receive any payment.Rate it:

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