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#3780
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trial and error
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learning through experimenting and correcting mistakes
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We developed the product through trial and error. |
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#3781
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to err is human
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everyone makes mistakes; it’s natural to be imperfect
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To err is human, but to learn from errors is wisdom. |
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#3782
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balance of power
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the distribution of power between nations to prevent any one nation from becoming too powerful
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The United Nations aims to maintain the balance of power among its member states. |
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#3783
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cold war
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a state of political hostility and tension between countries without actual warfare
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During the 20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a cold war. |
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#3784
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clash of civilizations
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the conflict between different cultural, religious, or civilizational groups
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The debate about cultural differences is often seen as a clash of civilizations. |
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#3785
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measure twice, cut once
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to plan carefully before taking action
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Before starting the project, he always says measure twice, cut once. |
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#3786
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cross that bridge when we come to it
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to deal with a problem only when it arises
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Don't worry about the challenges now, we will cross that bridge when we come to it. |
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#3787
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put the plan into action
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to start implementing a plan or idea
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After weeks of preparation, it's time to put the plan into action. |
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#3788
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bust someone
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to arrest or catch someone doing something illegal
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The officer was able to bust someone for selling drugs. |
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#3789
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cop a plea
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to plead guilty to a lesser charge in order to avoid a more severe penalty
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He decided to cop a plea and serve a shorter sentence. |
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#3790
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in the clear
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not guilty or free from suspicion
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After the investigation, he was found to be in the clear. |
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#3791
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on the beat
idiom
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a police officer's regular patrol route
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The officer was on the beat when he spotted the suspect. |
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#3792
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read someone like a book
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to easily understand someone's thoughts and intentions
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She can read him like a book and always knows when he's lying. |
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#3793
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keep an eye on
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to watch or monitor something or someone carefully
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Can you keep an eye on the kids while I'm cooking? |
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#3794
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once in a while
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sometimes, but not very often
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I enjoy eating out once in a while, but I prefer home-cooked meals. |
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#3795
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under the hood
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behind the surface; the underlying mechanism or system
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Developers love to see what’s under the hood of a new app. |
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#3796
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the driving force
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the person or thing that motivates or leads progress
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She was the driving force behind the project. |
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#3797
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show who's boss
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to make people recognize your authority
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Sometimes a leader must show who's boss. |
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#3798
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carry weight
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to have influence or importance
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His opinion carries a lot of weight in this organization. |
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#3799
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set the tone
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to establish the mood or style for something
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The manager's speech set the tone for the meeting. |
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#3800
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the big cheese
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an important or influential person
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He's the big cheese in the company. |
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#3801
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call to order
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to officially begin a meeting or discussion
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The chairperson called the meeting to order at 10 AM. |
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#3802
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blow your top
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to become very angry
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He blew his top when he found out about the mistake. |
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#3803
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On the breadline
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Living in poverty or with very little money.
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After losing his job, he was almost on the breadline. |
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#3804
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latch onto
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to quickly embrace an idea or connect with someone
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The students quickly latched onto the new study app. |
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#3805
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iron out
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to resolve small problems or differences
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We need to iron out the payment details before signing. |
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#3806
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key in on
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to give focused attention to something specific
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The coach asked the team to key in on their defensive mistakes. |
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#3807
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pair up with
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to join someone to work or participate together
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Please pair up with a partner for the lab experiment. |
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#3808
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pack up
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to gather belongings and prepare to leave
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We should pack up and head home before the storm starts. |
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#3809
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sleep on
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to delay making a decision until the next day
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I'll sleep on it and let you know my answer tomorrow. |