Lesson 37 Details
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Lesson 37 - Mask Toggle

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Expression Meaning Example Sentence
#1081
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boot up
idiom
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to start a computer or system
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My laptop takes forever to boot up.

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#1082
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bite the byte
idiom
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to deal with a difficult technological challenge
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Developers had to bite the byte to fix the software issue.

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#1083
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a blank canvas
idiom
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a person or situation that can be developed freely
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Starting a new project is like working with a blank canvas.

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#1084
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paint a picture
idiom
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to describe something vividly or clearly
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The journalist tried to paint a picture of life in the refugee camp.

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#1085
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a work of art
idiom
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something very beautiful or skillfully made
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Her wedding dress was truly a work of art.

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#1086
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off the wall
idiom
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unusual or unconventional
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His ideas are often off the wall, but they sometimes work.

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#1087
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color outside the lines
idiom
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to think or act creatively and unconventionally
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Good designers always color outside the lines.

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#1088
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draw the line
idiom
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to set a limit on what is acceptable
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We have to draw the line when it comes to unethical behavior.

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#1089
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get a second wind
idiom
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to have a burst of energy after feeling tired
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After a short break, she got a second wind and finished the race.

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#1090
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leave no stone unturned
idiom
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to do everything possible to achieve a goal
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The police left no stone unturned in their search for the missing child.

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#1091
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sit on the fence
idiom
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to avoid making a decision or choice
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You can't sit on the fence any longer, you need to choose a side.

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#1092
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out of bounds
idiom
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not allowed or beyond acceptable limits
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His rude comment was out of bounds.

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#1093
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hang out with
idiom
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to spend time with friends
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We usually hang out with our classmates after school.

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#1094
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hit the town
idiom
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to go out and enjoy with friends
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Let’s hit the town tonight and celebrate!

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#1095
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keep in touch
idiom
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to maintain communication with someone
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Even after moving away, we keep in touch regularly.

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#1096
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a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor
idiom
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Challenges and difficulties make people stronger and more experienced.
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Remember, a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor—you’ll learn from tough times.

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#1097
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anchors aweigh
idiom
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Ready to depart or begin a journey.
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With our bags packed, it’s anchors aweigh for the road trip!

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#1098
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take the wind out of someone’s sails
idiom
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To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.
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Her harsh criticism took the wind out of his sails.

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#1099
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three sheets to the wind
idiom
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Very drunk or intoxicated.
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After the party, he was three sheets to the wind.

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#1100
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clear the decks
idiom
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Prepare for action by removing unnecessary things.
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We need to clear the decks before the new project begins.

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#1101
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navigate uncharted waters
idiom
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Deal with a situation that is new and unknown.
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Starting this business means navigating uncharted waters.

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#1102
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back into
idiom
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to move backwards into something unintentionally
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I nearly backed into the recycling bin while parking.

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#1103
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brush aside
idiom
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to dismiss something as unimportant
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Management brushed aside the rumors during the briefing.

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#1104
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circle around
idiom
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to move repeatedly around something
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The hawk kept circling around above the trees.

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#1105
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do without
idiom
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to manage even when something is missing
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We’ll do without a projector and use prints instead.

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#1106
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hold over
idiom
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to postpone something to a later time
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They had to hold over the vote until next week.

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#1107
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kick out
idiom
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to force someone to leave
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Security kicked out the rowdy fans before the end.

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#1108
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make room for
idiom
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to clear space to accommodate something
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Let’s make room for the new equipment near the window.

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#1109
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smooth over
idiom
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to make a problem seem less serious
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We need to smooth over the miscommunication with a quick call.

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#1110
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tack on
idiom
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to add something extra, especially at the end
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They tacked on a brief Q&A after the session.

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