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blast off

Meaning
to take off or start with great energy or enthusiasm
Example
The project is ready to **blast off** next week.
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True blue

Meaning
Loyal and trustworthy.
Example
You can count on her; she’s **true blue**.
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set the tone

Meaning
to establish the mood or style for something
Example
The manager's speech **set the tone** for the meeting.
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beyond one’s comprehension

Meaning
too difficult to understand
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my comprehension**.
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cold war

Meaning
a state of political hostility and tension between countries without actual warfare
Example
During the 20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a **cold war**.
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miss the point

Meaning
to fail to understand the main idea
Example
You completely **missed the point** of my argument.
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it’s raining cats and dogs

Meaning
raining very heavily
Example
We can’t go out now; **it’s raining cats and dogs**.
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be at someone’s beck and call

Meaning
to always be ready to help or obey someone
Example
The assistant is **at his boss’s beck and call**.
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couldn't believe my eyes

Meaning
to be so surprised that you doubt what you see
Example
I **couldn’t believe my eyes** when I saw the results.
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bravery in the face of danger

Meaning
showing courage even when facing danger
Example
The firefighter showed **bravery in the face of danger**.
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on your plate

Meaning
something that is your responsibility or job to handle
Example
I have too much **on my plate** right now with all the projects.
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see stars

Meaning
to feel dizzy or stunned, often after being hit
Example
He bumped his head and started to **see stars**.
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to tell you the truth

Meaning
used to introduce an honest or surprising opinion
Example
**To tell you the truth**, I didn’t enjoy the party.
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stay the course

Meaning
to continue doing something until it is finished or successful
Example
It’s hard, but you need to **stay the course**.
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separate the wheat from the chaff

Meaning
to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
Example
It’s time to **separate the wheat from the chaff** in this project.
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key into

Meaning
to pay close attention to or understand something important
Example
Leaders must **key into** what customers value most.
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put your foot in it

Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in it** when I asked about her ex-husband.
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window shopping

Meaning
looking at things in shops without buying them
Example
We went **window shopping** at the mall yesterday.
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hardwired to do something

Meaning
to be naturally inclined or programmed to behave a certain way
Example
Humans are **hardwired to** seek connection and belonging.
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the buck stops here

Meaning
I am the one responsible; I will take responsibility.
Example
**The buck stops here**, and I will handle the mistake personally.
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more luck than sense

Meaning
successful because of luck, not intelligence
Example
He survived the accident—he’s got **more luck than sense**.
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a walking encyclopedia

Meaning
a person who knows a lot about many subjects
Example
Ask him anything about history—he’s **a walking encyclopedia**.
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have a bone to pick

Meaning
to have a complaint or disagreement with someone
Example
I **have a bone to pick** with you about yesterday’s meeting.
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let it go

Meaning
to stop worrying about something; to forgive or forget
Example
She finally decided to **let it go** and move on.
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pair up

Meaning
to form groups of two
Example
Students should **pair up** before starting the lab activity.
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share the love

Meaning
to show support or appreciation by liking or sharing someone’s post
Example
**Share the love** by liking and commenting on this post!
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outside the box

Meaning
thinking or acting in an unusual or unconventional way
Example
To solve this problem, we need to think **outside the box**.
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go back on one's word

Meaning
to not do what one said one would do
Example
He **went back on his word** about helping me.
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grin from ear to ear

Meaning
to smile broadly because of happiness
Example
She was **grinning from ear to ear** after the compliment.
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a roof over your head

Meaning
a place to live; a shelter
Example
At least we have **a roof over our heads**.
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Burning question

Meaning
An important or urgent question that people are eager to know.
Example
The **burning question** is whether the plan will actually work.
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penny wise and pound foolish

Meaning
careful with small amounts of money but wasteful with large amounts
Example
He’s **penny wise and pound foolish** when it comes to investments.
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the green-eyed monster

Meaning
jealousy personified or described as a destructive force
Example
Don't let **the green-eyed monster** ruin your friendship.
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one in a million

Meaning
very special or rare
Example
Her kindness makes her **one in a million**.
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pat yourself on the back

Meaning
to praise yourself for doing something well
Example
You should **pat yourself on the back** for finishing that project.
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fire up

Meaning
to excite or motivate someone
Example
The coach’s speech really **fired up** the players.
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penny stock

Meaning
a very low-priced, high-risk stock
Example
He made a fortune trading **penny stocks**.
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go green

Meaning
to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle
Example
Many companies are trying to **go green** by using renewable energy sources.
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your own flesh and blood

Meaning
A family member or close relative.
Example
How can you turn away from **your own flesh and blood**?
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love is blind

Meaning
people in love do not see each other's faults
Example
They say **love is blind**, and he proves it every day.
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mums the word

Meaning
keep silent about a secret
Example
**Mum’s the word** about the new project.
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an old hand

Meaning
someone very experienced at something
Example
She’s **an old hand** at managing big events.
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rule the roost

Meaning
to be the most powerful person in a group or family
Example
It’s clear that Mary **rules the roost** in that household.
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give someone the cold shoulder

Meaning
to deliberately ignore or show disapproval toward someone
Example
After the argument, she **gave him the cold shoulder**.
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To be in someone's corner

Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Even though they were having disagreements, she was always **in his corner**.
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on the right track

Meaning
to be going in the correct direction to achieve success
Example
Your plan sounds great — you’re **on the right track**.
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Go where no man has gone before

Meaning
To explore or attempt something that has never been done before.
Example
The mission to Mars aims to **go where no man has gone before**.
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toss out

Meaning
to throw something away
Example
We had to **toss out** the expired snacks.
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mark up

Meaning
to increase the price of something
Example
Vendors plan to **mark up** prices during the festival.
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once in a blue moon

Meaning
very rarely
Example
I only see him **once in a blue moon**.
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power play

Meaning
a strategic move to gain or maintain control
Example
The alliance between the two countries is seen as a **power play**.
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play to the gallery

Meaning
to try to gain approval from the general public rather than experts
Example
The politician was clearly **playing to the gallery** with his speech.
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Don’t bite off more than you can chew

Meaning
Don’t take on more responsibility than you can handle.
Example
**Don’t bite off more than you can chew**, start small.
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take the reins

Meaning
to take control or responsibility
Example
After the director retired, she **took the reins** of the company.
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step on the gas

Meaning
to move faster; to hurry up
Example
We need to **step on the gas** if we want to reach on time.
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Disrupt the market

Meaning
To radically change an industry with innovation.
Example
Their app aims to **disrupt the market** for food delivery.
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Pull one’s weight

Meaning
To do your fair share of work.
Example
If everyone **pulls their weight**, the job will be done quickly.
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work like a dog

Meaning
to work very hard without rest
Example
She **works like a dog** to provide for her kids.
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have a vivid imagination

Meaning
to be able to think of interesting and unusual ideas
Example
Children often **have a vivid imagination**.
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make a breakthrough

Meaning
to make a significant discovery or achievement
Example
She **made a breakthrough** in her research that could change the field.
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like father, like son

Meaning
a son behaves like his father
Example
Tom loves cars just like his dad — **like father, like son**!
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the law of supply and demand

Meaning
an economic theory that states that the price of a good or service is determined by the availability of the product (supply) and the demand for it
Example
The **law of supply and demand** dictates that prices will rise if demand outstrips supply.
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playing the field

Meaning
competing with many other companies or individuals in the same market
Example
The company is **playing the field** by expanding into new markets worldwide.
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brighten up

Meaning
to become happier or more cheerful
Example
Her face **brightened up** when she saw her friends.
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get over someone

Meaning
to recover from the pain of a breakup or loss
Example
It took her months to **get over** him.
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penny wise, pound foolish

Meaning
being careful with small amounts of money but careless with large amounts
Example
She refuses to buy a $10 book, but spends $100 on clothes; she's **penny wise, pound foolish**.
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cover your tracks

Meaning
to hide evidence of one’s actions
Example
Hackers often **cover their tracks** after breaking into systems.
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The light at the end of the tunnel

Meaning
A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty.
Example
After months of hard work, we finally saw **the light at the end of the tunnel**.
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download information

Meaning
to absorb or receive information quickly
Example
She can **download information** faster than anyone else on the team.
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put your nose to the grindstone

Meaning
to work hard and focus on something
Example
If you want to succeed, you have to **put your nose to the grindstone**.
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make a fresh start

Meaning
to start something again in a new way
Example
After the failure, she decided to **make a fresh start**.
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run someone down

Meaning
to criticize someone unfairly; to speak badly about someone
Example
He always **runs his coworkers down** behind their backs.
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make a leap forward

Meaning
to make significant progress or improvements
Example
The company made a big **leap forward** after the new product launch.
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see both sides

Meaning
to understand both perspectives in an argument
Example
I can **see both sides** of the issue, so it’s hard to choose.
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bird’s eye view

Meaning
a view from a high position; an overview
Example
We got a **bird’s eye view** of the city from the tower.
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bolt from the blue

Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event
Example
The project cancellation came as a **bolt from the blue**.
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carve out

Meaning
to create or obtain something with effort
Example
She managed to **carve out** time for daily reading.
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train of thought

Meaning
a connected series of thoughts
Example
I lost my **train of thought** during the presentation.
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hang out with

Meaning
to spend time with friends
Example
We usually **hang out with** our classmates after school.
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wake up to

Meaning
to become aware of something important
Example
Communities are **waking up to** the impact of noise pollution.
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the walls have ears

Meaning
be careful what you say because someone might be listening
Example
Speak quietly—**the walls have ears**.
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Throw down the gauntlet

Meaning
To challenge someone to fight or compete.
Example
He **threw down the gauntlet** by questioning his opponent’s honesty.
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make friends

Meaning
to form new friendships
Example
It’s easy to **make friends** when you’re kind to others.
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switch on

Meaning
to turn something on so it operates
Example
Please **switch on** the lights before the clients arrive.
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throw a tantrum

Meaning
to have an outburst of anger or frustration, often in a childish manner
Example
The child **threw a tantrum** when she didn’t get the toy she wanted.
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talk someone into

Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** joining the event.
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in the limelight

Meaning
to be the focus of public attention
Example
After winning the award, he was **in the limelight** for months.
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make room for

Meaning
to clear space to accommodate something
Example
Let’s **make room for** the new equipment near the window.
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spin the truth

Meaning
to present a situation in a way that benefits a particular perspective
Example
The politician tried to **spin the truth** about the scandal to protect his reputation.
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apology accepted

Meaning
used to say that you forgive someone
Example
Don’t worry, **apology accepted**.
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crunch the data

Meaning
to process and analyze large amounts of data
Example
The AI can **crunch the data** in seconds and give insights.
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All hands on deck

Meaning
Everyone must work together or help with a task.
Example
We need **all hands on deck** to finish this project by tomorrow.
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to goof up

Meaning
to make a silly or careless mistake
Example
She **goofed up** the numbers in the report.
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call to mind

Meaning
to remember or recall something
Example
This song **calls to mind** my childhood days.
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out of your league

Meaning
too good or powerful to compete with
Example
That company is **out of our league** in terms of resources.
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turn dreams into reality

Meaning
to achieve something one has long desired
Example
With hard work and dedication, you can **turn your dreams into reality**.
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set the bar high

Meaning
to establish high standards or expectations
Example
Her achievements have **set the bar high** for future leaders.
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zero-day vulnerability

Meaning
A security flaw in software that is exploited by hackers before the vendor has a chance to fix it
Example
The **zero-day vulnerability** was exploited by hackers to steal sensitive data.
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tee up

Meaning
to prepare something for easy execution
Example
I’ll **tee up** the slides so you can start on time.
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Family is everything

Meaning
The family holds the most important place in one's life and provides support and love.
Example
After all that happened, **family is everything**, and they helped him get through the tough time.
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change one's tune

Meaning
to change one's opinion or attitude
Example
After hearing the good news, he decided to **change his tune**.
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tag along

Meaning
to join someone’s online activity or conversation uninvited
Example
He just **tagged along** in our group chat without asking.
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In the know

Meaning
Having information that most people do not have.
Example
She’s always **in the know** about company secrets.
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warm-hearted

Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
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break the problem down

Meaning
to divide a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts
Example
Let's **break the problem down** into smaller steps.
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have a spark of creativity

Meaning
to show signs of being creative or imaginative
Example
Even as a child, she **had a spark of creativity**.
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Hold it together with duct tape

Meaning
To keep something functioning despite poor condition or limited resources.
Example
The old car is barely running—we’re **holding it together with duct tape**.
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move ahead with

Meaning
to continue progress on something
Example
Despite the delay, we’ll **move ahead with** the rollout.
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trade blows

Meaning
to argue or fight with someone
Example
The two rival companies have been **trading blows** over market share for years.
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team up with

Meaning
to collaborate with someone for a common goal
Example
The nonprofits **teamed up with** local schools for the project.
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Born and bred

Meaning
Having lived all one’s life in a particular place and influenced by its culture
Example
She’s a Dhaka **born and bred** woman.
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build a better mousetrap

Meaning
to improve an existing product or idea
Example
Every tech company tries to **build a better mousetrap** in its field.
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weakest link

Meaning
the most vulnerable part of a system or group
Example
Human error is often the **weakest link** in cybersecurity.
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dress down

Meaning
to scold someone severely
Example
The coach **dressed down** the team for sloppy defense.
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get out of hand

Meaning
to become difficult to control
Example
The party started to **get out of hand** when more people arrived.
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Bet the farm

Meaning
To risk everything on one big decision.
Example
He **bet the farm** on that business deal.
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full swing

Meaning
at the peak of activity or excitement
Example
The party was in **full swing** when we arrived.
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out of orbit

Meaning
beyond control; off the usual path
Example
The project went **out of orbit** after the manager left.
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Jump in with both feet

Meaning
To start something enthusiastically without hesitation.
Example
She **jumped in with both feet** when offered the startup role.
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break one's word

Meaning
to fail to keep a promise
Example
Don’t **break your word**; people rely on you.
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cover all the angles

Meaning
to examine a story or issue from every perspective
Example
The journalist tried to **cover all the angles** before publishing the article.