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Fair-weather

Fair-weather

1. Made or done in pleasant weather, or in circumstances involving but little exposure or sacrifice; as, a fair-weather voyage.

2. Appearing only when times or circumstances are prosperous; as, a fair-weather friend. Fair-weather sailor, a make-believe or inexperienced sailor; the nautical equivalent of carpet knight.


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by biohazard
Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:04 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: efficiency of body cells
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by Jersey08205
Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:26 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: HELP ME PLEASE!!!
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Views: 163

HELP ME PLEASE!!!

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by MrMistery
Sun Aug 09, 2009 10:38 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: HELP ME PLEASE!!!
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by gamila
Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:15 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Inter species breeding with fertile offspring
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Darwin and Racism

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by AstusAleator
Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:31 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Darwin and Racism
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