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#1741
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to teach an old dog new tricks
idiom
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to try to teach someone something they are set in their ways about
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It’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks when it comes to new technology. |
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#1742
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to pass the baton
idiom
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to transfer responsibility to someone else
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After years of leadership, he decided it was time to pass the baton to his successor. |
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#1743
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beat someone to the punch
idiom
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to do something before someone else does
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He beat me to the punch by applying for the job first. |
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#1744
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give someone a run for their money
idiom
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to compete strongly against someone
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The new player gave the champion a run for his money. |
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#1745
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level playing field
idiom
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a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
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The new rules create a level playing field for all teams. |
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#1746
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pull ahead
idiom
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to take the lead in a race or competition
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She pulled ahead in the last minute of the race. |
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#1747
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step up your game
idiom
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to improve your performance or effort
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You need to step up your game if you want to win. |
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#1748
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win hands down
idiom
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to win easily or convincingly
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Our team won hands down in the final match. |
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#1749
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out of your league
idiom
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too good or powerful to compete with
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That company is out of our league in terms of resources. |
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#1750
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go the distance
idiom
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to finish something successfully despite difficulties
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Only the most determined athletes can go the distance. |
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#1751
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on the same playing field
idiom
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in the same conditions or with equal chances
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We’re now on the same playing field as our competitors. |
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#1752
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between a rock and a hard place
idiom
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facing two difficult choices
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She’s between a rock and a hard place — neither option is good. |
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#1753
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heart sinks
idiom
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to feel disappointed or sad suddenly
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My heart sank when I saw the exam result. |
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#1754
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a bundle of joy
idiom
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someone or something that brings great happiness
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Their new baby is a bundle of joy for the family. |
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#1755
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tears of joy
idiom
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crying because of happiness
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She shed tears of joy when her son returned home. |
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#1756
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reach for the stars
idiom
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to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
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She always tells her students to reach for the stars and never give up. |
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#1757
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follow your dreams
idiom
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to pursue what you truly want in life
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He quit his job to follow his dreams of becoming a musician. |
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#1758
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dream big
idiom
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to have ambitious goals and aspirations
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If you want to achieve greatness, you must dream big. |
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#1759
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a pipe dream
idiom
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an unrealistic or impossible dream
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Owning a private island is just a pipe dream for most people. |
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#1760
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keep your eyes on the prize
idiom
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to stay focused on your goal despite difficulties
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Even during tough times, she kept her eyes on the prize. |
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#1761
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shoot for the moon
idiom
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to aim for something very high or ambitious
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He decided to shoot for the moon and apply to Harvard. |
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#1762
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chase your dreams
idiom
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to actively try to achieve your ambitions
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You should always chase your dreams no matter how hard it seems. |
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#1763
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strength in numbers
idiom
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greater power comes from a larger group
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We can win this battle if we stick together, there's strength in numbers. |
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#1764
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make it to the top
idiom
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to reach the highest point of success
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After years of hard work, he finally made it to the top of his career. |
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#1765
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get ahead in life
idiom
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to succeed or progress in one's life or career
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He worked hard to get ahead in life and build a successful career. |
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#1766
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driving innovation
idiom
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leading or inspiring new and creative ideas.
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The startup is driving innovation in renewable energy solutions. |
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#1767
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in a league of its own
idiom
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being far superior to others in a particular field.
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This smartphone is truly in a league of its own in terms of camera quality. |
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#1768
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An arm and a leg
idiom
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Something that is very expensive.
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That new phone costs an arm and a leg, but it’s worth it. |
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#1769
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carry the burden
idiom
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to take on responsibility or a difficult task
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She had to carry the burden of the entire project alone. |
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#1770
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be accountable for
idiom
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to be responsible for something and able to explain it
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As the team leader, he is accountable for the project's outcome. |