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curb

n

1 something that restrains or holds back

2 any enclosing framework, such as a wall of stones around the top of a well

a (Also called) curb bit a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap, which checks the horse

b (Also called) curb chain the chain or strap itself

4 a hard swelling on the hock of a horse
vb tr

5 to control with or as if with a curb; restrain, (See also) → kerb
(C15: from Old French courbe curved piece of wood or metal, from Latin curvus curved)

curb roof
      n   a roof having two or more slopes on each side of the ridge
   See also     →   mansard     →   1     →   gambrel roof     →   2

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kerb , (U.S. and Canadian) curb
n

1 a line of stone or concrete forming an edge between a pavement and a roadway
vb

2 tr to provide with or enclose with a kerb
(C17: from Old French courbe bent, from Latin curvus; see curve)

curb
n

1 something that restrains or holds back

2 any enclosing framework, such as a wall of stones around the top of a well

a (Also called) curb bit a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap, which checks the horse

b (Also called) curb chain the chain or strap itself

4 a hard swelling on the hock of a horse
vb tr

5 to control with or as if with a curb; restrain, (See also) → kerb
(C15: from Old French courbe curved piece of wood or metal, from Latin curvus curved)

curb roof
      n   a roof having two or more slopes on each side of the ridge
   See also     →   mansard     →   1     →   gambrel roof     →   2

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! to hold one's breath don't hold your breath! don't hold your breath don't hold your breath!	exp.	retenir son souffle ne compte pas trop là-dessus! c'est pas pour demain ça n'arrivera peut-être pas de sitôt !
save your heart	exp.	sauve ton coeur	No idea what this means MJB
hold your horses!	exp.	it's said for determining someone to calm down, be patient, control his/her reactions
don't hold your breath	exp.	expression used when referring to something that is unlikely to happen soon (not in the time interval that one can resist holding his breath)	E.g.: "Will the economy recover any soon?" - "Don't hold your breath."
lend me your ears!	exp.	expression used for catching the attention of an audience
not on your tintype	exp.	absolutely not; not in this lifetime	Slang expression used mostly in 19th century
keep your hair on!	exp.	calm down!
a penny for your thoughts	exp.	expression used to encourage someone to share with you what's on his mind
get your panties in a wad	exp.	= get your knickers in a twist/knot	US English, colloquial
to get your knickers in a twist	exp.	to become very upset about something, usually something that is not important	Other expression: to get your knickers in a knot
! fantasizing	v.	to picture in your mind a person,place, thing, or event using only your imagination.
wet blanket	n.	someone who shows no support or enthusiasm about an idea/proposal/situation
coffice	n.	coffee shop used as an office especially using internet connection with your laptop computer	new term coined in 2010, not entered yet as "official"
! fantasizing	n.	attempting to view the GOD(s) machine, speaking your mind truthfully, giving your opinion mindfully, having thought you were someone and not a person.
! constraint	n.	something that limits your freedom to so what you want.	I wish I could live without constrains because I want to have more time to do what I want.
! constraint	n.	something that limits your freedom to do what you want	[US] constraints on spending have forced the company to rethink its plans.
! Breadwinner	n.	to support your family

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