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Emoji
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#2521
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find the right balance
idiom
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to achieve a healthy or effective equilibrium between work and personal life
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It took me a while, but I finally found the right balance between work and family. |
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#2522
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On the drawing board
idiom
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In the planning or design stage
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The new product is still on the drawing board, but it will be launched next year. |
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#2523
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lend a helping hand
idiom
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to offer assistance or support
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She always tries to lend a helping hand to those in need. |
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#2524
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pay it forward
idiom
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to do something kind for someone else after receiving kindness
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After receiving help from a stranger, he decided to pay it forward by helping someone in need. |
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#2525
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Lose your shirt
idiom
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To lose a lot of money.
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He lost his shirt gambling last night. |
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#2526
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Caught with your pants down
idiom
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To be caught unprepared or embarrassed.
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The manager was caught with his pants down when asked about the figures. |
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#2527
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Handle with kid gloves
idiom
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To treat someone very gently or carefully.
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They handled the new client with kid gloves. |
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#2528
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Wear many hats
idiom
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To have many roles or responsibilities.
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As a small business owner, she wears many hats. |
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#2529
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Have something up your sleeve
idiom
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To have a secret plan or idea.
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Don’t worry, he has something up his sleeve for the project. |
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#2530
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Cut from the same cloth
idiom
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To be very similar in character or behavior.
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Those two brothers are cut from the same cloth. |
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#2531
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see red
idiom
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to become very angry
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He saw red when his computer crashed again. |
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#2532
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tickled pink
idiom
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very pleased or delighted
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She was tickled pink by the surprise gift. |
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#2533
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white lie
idiom
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a harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone
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I told a white lie to avoid upsetting her. |
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#2534
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Political bargaining chip
idiom
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An issue or point used to negotiate or exchange in politics.
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The trade agreement became a political bargaining chip during the negotiations. |
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#2535
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A red herring
idiom
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A misleading clue or distraction intended to divert attention from the real issue.
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The new law was just a red herring to distract from the corruption scandal. |
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#2536
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in the works
idiom
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something that is being developed or planned
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A new product is in the works and should be released soon. |
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#2537
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keep up with the times
idiom
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to stay updated or adapt to modern trends
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In the fast-moving tech industry, companies must keep up with the times. |
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#2538
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Help each other out
idiom
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To assist one another, especially in difficult situations.
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During the project, we all had to help each other out to finish on time. |
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#2539
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Spread joy
idiom
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to make others happy by being kind or cheerful
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It's important to spread joy wherever you go. |
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#2540
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Share a smile
idiom
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to smile and bring happiness to others
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It's easy to share a smile and brighten someone's day. |
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#2541
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see the bigger picture
idiom
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to understand the full scope of a situation or problem
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To make an informed decision, you need to see the bigger picture. |
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#2542
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a vision for the future
idiom
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a clear idea or plan about what should happen in the future
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The CEO has a vision for the future of the company that will guide its growth. |
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#2543
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mind the gap
idiom
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to be aware of potential problems or discrepancies
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The developer needs to mind the gap between AI expectations and real-world capabilities. |
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#2544
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form follows function
idiom
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the shape of a building or object should primarily relate to its intended function or purpose
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In modern architecture, form follows function is a principle that's widely accepted. |
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#2545
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architectural eye candy
idiom
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something that is visually appealing but may lack substance or functionality
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The new skyscraper in the city is just architectural eye candy. |
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#2546
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square peg in a round hole
idiom
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someone or something that doesn't fit or belong in a particular place or situation
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Putting a modern building in a historical district is like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. |
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#2547
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lend a listening ear
idiom
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to listen attentively and sympathetically
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Whenever I feel down, she always knows how to lend a listening ear. |
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#2548
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pay a compliment
idiom
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to give praise or admiration to someone
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He always knows how to pay a compliment to make someone feel better. |
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#2549
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a house divided against itself cannot stand
idiom
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a group or organization that is divided in opinion or direction cannot succeed
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In a team, a house divided against itself cannot stand; everyone needs to agree on the same goal. |
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#2550
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get on the same page
idiom
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to agree on something or understand something in the same way
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Before starting the project, we need to get on the same page about the goals. |