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Bury yourself in books

Meaning
To spend all your time studying
Example
He **buried himself in books** before the finals.
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play one's cards right

Meaning
to make the right decisions in order to achieve a good result
Example
If you **play your cards right**, you could get the promotion you want.
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hit the panic button

Meaning
to react too quickly or nervously to a problem
Example
Don’t **hit the panic button** just because the server is down.
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Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet

Meaning
Although waiting is hard, it results in good outcomes.
Example
It might be tough, but **patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet**.
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lovey-dovey

Meaning
showing a lot of affection publicly
Example
The couple was being **lovey-dovey** at the restaurant.
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family ties

Meaning
Strong connections among family members.
Example
**Family ties** kept her close to her hometown.
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warm up

Meaning
to prepare the body or mind for activity
Example
Let’s **warm up** before we dive into the rehearsal.
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At a snail’s pace

Meaning
Very slowly.
Example
The traffic was moving **at a snail’s pace**.
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double check with

Meaning
to confirm information with someone
Example
Could you **double check with** finance about the budget?
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a rising tide of opportunity

Meaning
an increase in opportunities for growth or success that benefits many people
Example
The new technology sector is creating **a rising tide of opportunity** for young entrepreneurs.
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miss the boat

Meaning
to miss an opportunity
Example
If you don’t book early, you’ll **miss the boat**.
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a blank canvas

Meaning
a person or situation that can be developed freely
Example
Starting a new project is like working with **a blank canvas**.
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fall flat

Meaning
to fail completely
Example
His idea **fell flat** because nobody liked it.
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cross the ethical line

Meaning
to do something that is considered morally wrong in ethics
Example
Selling user data without permission **crosses the ethical line**.
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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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I’d say

Meaning
used to express a considered opinion
Example
**I’d say** this is the best option we have.
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hit the right note

Meaning
to do or say something perfectly suitable
Example
Her performance really **hit the right note** with the audience.
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in a good mood

Meaning
feeling happy or cheerful
Example
She's always **in a good mood** when the sun is shining.
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light years ahead

Meaning
far more advanced than others
Example
This new smartphone is **light years ahead** of its competitors.
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be accountable for

Meaning
to be responsible for something and able to explain it
Example
As the team leader, he is **accountable for the project's outcome**.
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to rocket to success

Meaning
to achieve success very quickly
Example
His new startup **rocketed to success** after securing major funding.
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go for broke

Meaning
to risk everything to achieve success
Example
They decided to **go for broke** and launch their new product.
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add fuel to the fire

Meaning
to make a bad situation worse
Example
Your comments **added fuel to the fire**.
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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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check up on

Meaning
to verify that someone or something is doing well
Example
I’ll **check up on** the interns after the training session.
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chart your own course

Meaning
to plan your own path or future independently
Example
He decided to **chart his own course** and become an entrepreneur.
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take someone to task

Meaning
to strongly criticize someone for something they did wrong
Example
The teacher **took him to task** for cheating on the exam.
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the lights are on but nobody’s home

Meaning
someone appears active but is not thinking clearly
Example
When the AI glitched, it was like **the lights were on but nobody’s home**.
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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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hand down

Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
My grandmother **handed down** this recipe to me.
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answer for

Meaning
to be responsible for something and answer to others about it
Example
She had to **answer for** the mistakes made by her team.
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as fresh as a daisy

Meaning
full of energy and not tired
Example
Even after the hike, she looked **as fresh as a daisy**.
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rising tide lifts all boats

Meaning
economic growth benefits everyone; a general improvement in the economy helps all participants
Example
The government's new policies are helping the economy, and as a result, **a rising tide lifts all boats**.
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have nerves of steel

Meaning
to be very brave and calm under pressure
Example
A firefighter must **have nerves of steel** to face danger every day.
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bright spark

Meaning
a very clever or talented person
Example
The new intern is a real **bright spark** with great ideas.
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tickled pink

Meaning
very pleased or delighted
Example
She was **tickled pink** by the surprise gift.
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bring to life

Meaning
to make something more interesting or realistic
Example
The artist’s use of color really **brought the painting to life**.
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predictive analytics

Meaning
using data and statistical algorithms to forecast future outcomes
Example
With **predictive analytics**, we can forecast market trends with high accuracy.
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yellow-bellied

Meaning
very cowardly
Example
He’s too **yellow-bellied** to stand up for himself.
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crossing the aisle

Meaning
when a politician supports or votes for the opposite party
Example
She surprised everyone by **crossing the aisle** to support the bill.
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virus of doubt

Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty that spreads quickly
Example
A **virus of doubt** spread after the project delay.
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Give it your best shot

Meaning
Try as hard as you can.
Example
Even if you fail, **give it your best shot**.
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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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push the right buttons

Meaning
to do exactly what is needed to get a desired result
Example
She knows how to **push the right buttons** to impress her boss.
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plug into

Meaning
to connect or become involved in something, usually a system or network
Example
You need to **plug into** the right social media channels to reach a wider audience.
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free up

Meaning
to make time, money, or space available
Example
Clearing old files will **free up** storage on the drive.
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rob Peter to pay Paul

Meaning
to take money from one part of something in order to pay for something else
Example
They're always **robbing Peter to pay Paul**, moving money around without making any progress.
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be sure of yourself

Meaning
to have confidence in your abilities or opinions
Example
To be a leader, you must **be sure of yourself**.
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bring luck

Meaning
to cause good fortune
Example
This bracelet is said to **bring luck** to whoever wears it.
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deep learning

Meaning
A class of machine learning algorithms that uses multiple layers to progressively extract higher-level features from raw input.
Example
The AI system improved through **deep learning**, making it smarter over time.
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learn from your mistakes

Meaning
to use the experience of past errors to improve future behavior
Example
Everyone makes errors, but wise people **learn from their mistakes**.
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get a grasp of

Meaning
to understand something fully
Example
It took me a while to **get a grasp of** the new software.
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get one's ducks in a row

Meaning
to organize things in a proper and efficient way
Example
Before we begin, we need to **get our ducks in a row** and finalize the plan.
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work toward

Meaning
to make progress in order to achieve something
Example
We’re **working toward** a more flexible schedule for everyone.
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drill down into

Meaning
to examine something in great depth
Example
The analyst will **drill down into** the sales numbers for trends.
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A truth universally acknowledged

Meaning
A widely accepted truth or belief.
Example
**A truth universally acknowledged** is that honesty is important.
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a little bird told me

Meaning
someone told me something secretly
Example
A **little bird told me** that you got a new job.
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get back together

Meaning
to resume a relationship after breaking up
Example
They **got back together** after a few months apart.
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peel off

Meaning
to remove something, especially a layer, from a surface
Example
**Peel off** the label before recycling the jar.
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under the hood

Meaning
behind the surface; the underlying mechanism or system
Example
Developers love to see what’s **under the hood** of a new app.
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In a new light

Meaning
To see something from a different perspective
Example
After the discussion, I saw the issue **in a new light**.
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Power behind the throne

Meaning
A person or group who has a hidden or indirect influence over the leadership
Example
The chief advisor is often considered the **power behind the throne**.
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Fair enough

Meaning
Used to show you understand or accept someone’s point
Example
‘We can’t afford it now.’ ‘**Fair enough**, maybe later.’
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quote chapter and verse

Meaning
to cite something exactly or in great detail
Example
She can **quote chapter and verse** from Shakespeare.
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be on the same page

Meaning
to agree with someone or have the same understanding
Example
Before getting married, they made sure they were **on the same page** about their future.
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media circus

Meaning
an excessive or sensationalized media coverage
Example
The trial turned into a **media circus**.
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at the end of your rope

Meaning
to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left
Example
After dealing with delays all day, she was **at the end of her rope**.
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black hole

Meaning
a situation where things disappear or are lost without explanation
Example
All the research data went into a **black hole** after the server crash.
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catch someone red-handed

Meaning
to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The police **caught him red-handed** as he was stealing from the store.
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throw money around

Meaning
to spend money carelessly or extravagantly
Example
Some rich importers love to **throw money around** at trade fairs.
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roll up one's sleeves

Meaning
to prepare to work hard or take on a challenge
Example
We need to **roll up our sleeves** if we want to finish this task on time.
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take the initiative

Meaning
to act first and show leadership
Example
Effective leaders often **take the initiative** to improve things.
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Out to pasture

Meaning
To retire someone or something from active use.
Example
The old manager was finally **put out to pasture** last year.
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throw money down the drain

Meaning
to waste money on something useless
Example
Buying that fake brand bag was like **throwing money down the drain**.
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Out of the frying pan and into the fire

Meaning
Going from a bad situation to an even worse one.
Example
Quitting that job put him **out of the frying pan and into the fire**.
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Breaking new ground

Meaning
To make an important new discovery or innovation; to do something that has never been done before.
Example
The new trade agreement is **breaking new ground** in international relations.
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come to terms with

Meaning
to reach an agreement or accept a situation after some negotiation
Example
It took some time, but eventually we **came to terms with** the new policy.
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hammer out a deal

Meaning
to reach an agreement after long discussion
Example
They spent hours to **hammer out a deal** that satisfied both sides.
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make friends with

Meaning
To become friendly with someone.
Example
It’s easy to **make friends with** kind people.
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machine learning

Meaning
A method of data analysis that automates analytical model building.
Example
We used **machine learning** to predict customer behavior.
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nip in the bud

Meaning
to stop something before it becomes a bigger problem
Example
We should **nip the problem in the bud** before it spreads.
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build character

Meaning
to develop positive qualities or strength through challenges
Example
Going through this process will **build character** in the team.
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thank your lucky stars

Meaning
to feel grateful for good fortune
Example
You should **thank your lucky stars** for having such good friends.
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throw caution to the wind

Meaning
to do something risky without worrying
Example
I decided to **throw caution to the wind** and try it.
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Don't rush things

Meaning
Take your time and don't hurry.
Example
You don't need to finish everything today, **don't rush things**.
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back out

Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
They can’t **back out** after signing the contract.
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lock in

Meaning
to secure something so it cannot change
Example
Let's **lock in** the reservation before the price goes up.
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have confidence in

Meaning
to trust or believe in someone’s ability
Example
I **have confidence in** your judgment.
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Bear with me

Meaning
Be patient with me.
Example
**Bear with me** while I fix this problem.
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Big fish in a small pond

Meaning
An important person in a small organization or area.
Example
He prefers being a **big fish in a small pond** rather than competing globally.
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phishing for information

Meaning
attempting to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity
Example
He was **phishing for information** by pretending to be from the bank.
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at your wits' end

Meaning
to be so worried or stressed that you don’t know what to do
Example
I’m **at my wits’ end** trying to finish all this work.
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tears of joy

Meaning
crying because of happiness
Example
She shed **tears of joy** when her son returned home.
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break away

Meaning
to separate from a group or routine
Example
She plans to **break away** from the commute by working remotely twice a week.
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reach new heights

Meaning
to achieve more than before, to improve
Example
Their business is now **reaching new heights** in terms of revenue.
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Two’s company, three’s a crowd

Meaning
Sometimes, two people are just right, but a third person can make things uncomfortable.
Example
I wanted some alone time with Emily, but as they say, **two’s company, three’s a crowd**.
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go by the book

Meaning
to follow rules or procedures strictly
Example
The officer always **goes by the book** during inspections.
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on the radar

Meaning
something that is being monitored or considered
Example
The new scientific theory is now **on the radar** of researchers across the world.
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toe the party line

Meaning
to follow the official policies or opinions of one’s political party
Example
Members of parliament are expected to **toe the party line** during the vote.
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the benefit of the doubt

Meaning
to believe someone even if you are not sure they are telling the truth
Example
I’ll give him **the benefit of the doubt** and believe his story.
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air gap

Meaning
a physical separation between secure and insecure systems
Example
Critical networks are kept **air-gapped** to prevent unauthorized access.
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a win-win situation

Meaning
a situation where everyone benefits
Example
Merging the two companies created **a win-win situation** for both parties.
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swear an oath

Meaning
to promise solemnly, often in a formal way
Example
He **swore an oath** to serve his country faithfully.
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a cold fish

Meaning
someone who is unemotional or not friendly
Example
He seemed **a cold fish** when I first met him.
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To tell the truth

Meaning
To speak honestly or openly.
Example
**To tell the truth**, I never liked that movie.
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learn your lesson

Meaning
to learn from an unpleasant experience so as not to repeat it
Example
After being late several times, he finally **learned his lesson**.
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mull over

Meaning
to think carefully about something
Example
Take a day to **mull over** the offer.
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keep your eyes peeled

Meaning
to stay alert and watch carefully
Example
Keep your eyes peeled for any signs of trouble.
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on the line

Meaning
at risk; in danger of being lost
Example
The company’s reputation is **on the line** after the failed shipment.
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phase back in

Meaning
to reintroduce something gradually
Example
We’ll **phase back in** office days next quarter.
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flash back to

Meaning
to suddenly remember a past event
Example
The photo made her **flash back to** her first day at work.
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talk at cross purposes

Meaning
to misunderstand each other when talking about different things
Example
I think we’re **talking at cross purposes**—I meant next week, not this one.
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roam around

Meaning
to travel or walk around aimlessly
Example
We spent the afternoon **roaming around** the old city.
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phase out

Meaning
to gradually stop using or providing something
Example
The company plans to **phase out** plastic packaging by next year.
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raise the roof

Meaning
to make a lot of noise; to celebrate loudly
Example
The crowd **raised the roof** when the team won.
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hit it out of the park

Meaning
to do something extremely well
Example
Your presentation really **hit it out of the park**!
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break the law

Meaning
to commit an illegal act
Example
Anyone who **breaks the law** should be punished.
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leave a carbon footprint

Meaning
to cause pollution or environmental impact through daily activities
Example
Flying frequently can **leave a large carbon footprint**.
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draw the line

Meaning
to set a limit on what is acceptable
Example
We have to **draw the line** when it comes to unethical behavior.
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on the horizon

Meaning
likely to happen soon
Example
A new product launch is **on the horizon**.
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meet and greet

Meaning
an event where people meet and introduce themselves
Example
The company organized a **meet and greet** for new employees.