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YOLO [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-06-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- you only live once
1, record 1, English, you%20only%20live%20once
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- YOLO 1, record 1, English, YOLO
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Today's young purveyors of YOLO do indeed appear to be trying to work it right, though what that means is up for debate. [The] students illustrate its typical use, as a carefree tag to explain an impulsive choice :“You want to park illegally in this spot? YOLO!” “Should I buy these shoes or pay rent? YOLO!” 2, record 1, English, - you%20only%20live%20once
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used especially to rationalize impulsive or reckless behavior. 3, record 1, English, - you%20only%20live%20once
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- on ne vit qu'une seule fois 1, record 1, French, on%20ne%20vit%20qu%27une%20seule%20fois
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bon nombre de parents tremblent lorsque leur enfant réplique «YOLO» à une recommandation du genre «ne fais pas de bêtise». Ce terme est en effet souvent utilisé par bon nombre de jeunes avant qu’ils agissent d’une manière irresponsable. 3, record 1, French, - on%20ne%20vit%20qu%27une%20seule%20fois
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
- Solid Fossil Fuels
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aragotite
1, record 2, English, aragotite
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A peculiar kind of bitumen found in the Sulphur Springs district of California, and also in the quicksilver mines of Lake, Yolo and Santa Clara counties, in the same State. 1, record 2, English, - aragotite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with aragonite. 1, record 2, English, - aragotite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
- Combustibles fossiles solides
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aragotite
1, record 2, French, aragotite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hydrocarbure naturel que l'on rencontre dans certains districts de Californie, aux États-Unis. 1, record 2, French, - aragotite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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