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#91
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sweep something under the rug
idiom
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to ignore or hide a problem or mistake
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Don't just sweep the issue under the rug. We need to address it. |
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#92
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get a degree
idiom
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to complete a formal education program
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She worked hard to get a degree in engineering. |
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#93
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in harmony
idiom
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living or working together in peace and agreement
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They work in harmony to create a peaceful community. |
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#94
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live and let live
idiom
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to allow others to live as they choose without interference
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I believe in the principle of live and let live. |
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#95
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peace treaty
idiom
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an agreement between two or more parties to stop a war or conflict
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The two countries signed a peace treaty after years of conflict. |
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#96
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break the silence
idiom
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to start talking after a period of silence
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He was the one to break the silence after the awkward pause. |
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#97
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cross the bridge when you come to it
idiom
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to not worry about something until it happens
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We’ll cross the bridge when we come to it. |
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#98
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a peaceful resolution
idiom
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a solution that resolves a conflict calmly
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They reached a peaceful resolution after several discussions. |
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#99
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Make every minute count
idiom
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Use your time effectively and make the most of every moment.
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To be successful, you need to make every minute count and stay focused on your tasks. |
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#100
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On the clock
idiom
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Working, often with a strict time limit or deadline.
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I’m on the clock today, so I can’t waste any time. |
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#101
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Two heads are better than one
idiom
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Working together gives better results.
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Two heads are better than one, let’s solve it together. |
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#102
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Rome wasn’t built in a day
idiom
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Important things take time to accomplish.
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Rome wasn’t built in a day, be patient with your progress. |
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#103
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in my opinion
idiom
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used to express what one thinks or believes
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In my opinion, this movie is too long. |
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#104
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to be honest
idiom
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used when expressing a sincere or frank opinion
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To be honest, I didn’t like the food. |
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#105
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from my point of view
idiom
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considering something from one's own perspective
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From my point of view, the plan makes sense. |
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#106
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as far as I'm concerned
idiom
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used to express one’s personal opinion or feeling about something
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As far as I'm concerned, he did a great job. |
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#107
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if you ask me
idiom
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used when giving a personal opinion, often without being asked
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If you ask me, they made a bad decision. |
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#108
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to tell you the truth
idiom
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used to introduce an honest or surprising opinion
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To tell you the truth, I didn’t enjoy the party. |
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#109
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in my book
idiom
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according to one’s own opinion or standards
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In my book, honesty comes first. |
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#110
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the way I see it
idiom
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used to express how one understands or interprets something
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The way I see it, we should try again. |
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#111
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grasp at straws
idiom
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to try any method to succeed, even if unlikely
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He was grasping at straws when he suggested that idea. |
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#112
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beat a dead horse
idiom
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to waste time on a topic that has already been resolved
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Stop beating a dead horse; the decision is final. |
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#113
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a dime a dozen
idiom
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very common and not valuable
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Those toys are a dime a dozen at the market. |
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#114
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keep your fingers crossed
idiom
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to hope for good luck
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I am keeping my fingers crossed for the exam results. |
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#115
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walking on eggshells
idiom
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being very careful not to upset someone
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I feel like I am walking on eggshells around my boss. |
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#116
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cry wolf
idiom
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to raise a false alarm
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Do not cry wolf or no one will believe you later. |
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#117
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cross that bridge when you come to it
idiom
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to deal with a problem when it happens, not before
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We will cross that bridge when we come to it. |
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#118
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cut corners
idiom
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to do something in the easiest or cheapest way
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They cut corners to finish the project faster. |
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#119
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speak of the devil
idiom
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said when someone appears just as you mention them
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Speak of the devil, here comes John now! |
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#120
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give someone the benefit of the doubt
idiom
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to trust someone even when you are not sure they are honest
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I will give him the benefit of the doubt this time. |