Foreign Words Flashcards

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the axiom or principle in commerce that the buyer alone is responsible for assessing the quality of a purchase before buying

A

caveat emptor

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  1. a private conversation between two people

2. a sofa for two

A

tete-a-tete

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(I wish you) a hearty appetite

A

bon appetit

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unrestricted power to authority

A

carte blanche

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  1. a dance for two, especially in ballet

2. a close relationship between two people or things, as during an activity

A

pas de deux

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an equal exchange or substitution

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quid pro quo

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