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data breach

Meaning
unauthorized access to confidential information
Example
The company suffered a major **data breach** last year.
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patch over

Meaning
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
Example
We can’t just **patch over** the security flaws.
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a work in progress

Meaning
something that is still being developed or improved
Example
The project is still **a work in progress**, but it's going well.
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lightbulb moment

Meaning
a sudden moment of realization or inspiration
Example
He had a **lightbulb moment** when he figured out how to fix the code.
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family comes first

Meaning
family is the most important priority in life
Example
No matter how busy I get, **family comes first** for me.
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Jump in at the deep end

Meaning
to take on a difficult task without preparation
Example
I had to **jump in at the deep end** when I started my new job.
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firewall

Meaning
A security system designed to protect a network from unauthorized access.
Example
The company installed a **firewall** to protect sensitive data from cyber attacks.
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party line

Meaning
the official policy or position of a political party
Example
Members were warned not to speak against the **party line**.
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betray someone's trust

Meaning
to break someone's confidence in you
Example
She would never **betray your trust**.
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heart of stone

Meaning
to be unkind or without compassion
Example
She must have a **heart of stone** to ignore that crying child.
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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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pull your socks up

Meaning
to make an effort to improve your performance
Example
You need to **pull your socks up** if you want that promotion.
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dive into

Meaning
to start doing something with enthusiasm
Example
Let’s **dive into** the agenda after coffee.
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fulfill one's obligations

Meaning
to complete or carry out one's duties
Example
He always tries to **fulfill his obligations** to his clients.
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climb the corporate ladder

Meaning
to advance in one’s career or position in a company
Example
He worked hard to **climb the corporate ladder**.
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sharp as a tack

Meaning
very intelligent or quick-thinking
Example
She's **sharp as a tack** and always has the best answers in class.
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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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out of bounds

Meaning
not allowed or beyond acceptable limits
Example
His rude comment was **out of bounds**.
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Speaking personally

Meaning
Expressing one’s personal view or opinion
Example
Speaking personally, I wouldn’t take that risk.
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fingers crossed

Meaning
hoping for good luck or a good result
Example
I have my **fingers crossed** for your exam results.
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off the beaten track

Meaning
in a place not visited by many people; remote or unusual
Example
We found a lovely beach **off the beaten track**.
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Flying blind

Meaning
To act without sufficient information or guidance.
Example
Without proper data, we're **flying blind** on this project.
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back each other up

Meaning
to support and help one another
Example
In a good team, members always **back each other up**.
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word of mouth

Meaning
information spread by people talking to each other
Example
The news spread quickly by **word of mouth**.
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change of scene

Meaning
a new environment or situation
Example
After months of work, I needed a **change of scene**.
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face the world

Meaning
to deal with life and its challenges confidently
Example
After recovering, she was ready to **face the world** again.
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do time

Meaning
to spend time in prison
Example
He had to **do time** for his crimes.
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on the rocks

Meaning
in trouble or likely to fail (especially a relationship or marriage)
Example
Their marriage is **on the rocks** after constant arguments.
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Take something with a grain of salt

Meaning
To not take something too seriously or literally
Example
You should **take his stories with a grain of salt**; he often exaggerates.
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wipe out

Meaning
to eliminate something completely
Example
One bug can **wipe out** hours of unsaved work.
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bull market

Meaning
a period when prices of stocks are rising
Example
Investors are optimistic during a **bull market**.
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Know your stuff

Meaning
to be knowledgeable or skilled about something
Example
You can tell she really **knows her stuff** about physics.
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Calm before the storm

Meaning
A peaceful time before trouble or chaos starts.
Example
The office is quiet now, but it’s just **the calm before the storm**.
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to go viral

Meaning
to spread rapidly, especially online
Example
The new research paper **went viral** on social media.
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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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draw a line in the sand

Meaning
to set a firm boundary or make a limit clear
Example
The prime minister **drew a line in the sand** regarding national security.
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throw one’s weight around

Meaning
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
Example
He likes to **throw his weight around** at work to get things done.
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how do you do

Meaning
a formal greeting used when meeting someone for the first time
Example
**How do you do?** It’s a pleasure to meet you.
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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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make a name for oneself

Meaning
to become well-known or famous for something
Example
He **made a name for himself** as a creative designer.
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cross your fingers

Meaning
to hope that things will happen the way you want
Example
I'm **crossing my fingers** that I get the job.
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on the stump

Meaning
to campaign for political office, especially by giving speeches in public
Example
The candidate has been **on the stump** for weeks, rallying support across the country.
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knock it out of the park

Meaning
to do something extremely well or successfully
Example
Her presentation **knocked it out of the park**.
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put down roots

Meaning
to settle and become established somewhere
Example
After moving to Canada, they finally **put down roots** there.
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Wait for the dust to settle

Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
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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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a ray of sunshine

Meaning
someone or something that brings happiness
Example
Her smile is **a ray of sunshine** on a gloomy day.
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cry one’s eyes out

Meaning
to cry a lot; to weep uncontrollably
Example
She **cried her eyes out** after watching that sad movie.
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breathe in

Meaning
to inhale air deeply
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in** before you speak.
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frozen with fear

Meaning
unable to move because of extreme fear
Example
She stood **frozen with fear** when the snake appeared.
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relieve stress

Meaning
to reduce or eliminate feelings of anxiety or pressure
Example
Yoga can really help to **relieve stress** and improve your mood.
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every cloud has a silver lining

Meaning
every difficult situation has a hopeful aspect
Example
I was sad when I lost my job, but then I found a better one. **Every cloud has a silver lining**.
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big picture

Meaning
the overall perspective or situation
Example
Producers always try to see the **big picture** before making changes.
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sleep it off

Meaning
to sleep in order to recover from tiredness or sickness
Example
He drank too much and needed to **sleep it off**.
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agree to disagree

Meaning
to accept that you have different opinions and stop arguing
Example
We’ll just **agree to disagree** on this topic.
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Have something up your sleeve

Meaning
To have a secret plan or idea.
Example
Don’t worry, he **has something up his sleeve** for the project.
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head back to

Meaning
to return to a place
Example
Let’s **head back to** the office after lunch.
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touch and go

Meaning
a risky or uncertain situation where the outcome is doubtful
Example
It was **touch and go** whether he would survive the surgery.
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on top of the world

Meaning
to feel extremely happy and successful
Example
After winning the award, he felt **on top of the world**.
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Tell the truth

Meaning
To say what is true instead of lying.
Example
Please **tell the truth**, even if it hurts.
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in the red

Meaning
to be in debt; losing money
Example
After the pandemic, many small businesses were **in the red**.
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work hand in hand

Meaning
to work closely and effectively with someone
Example
The designers and developers **work hand in hand** on the project.
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sound bite

Meaning
a short and catchy quote used in media coverage
Example
The politician’s **sound bite** went viral on social media.
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butterflies in your stomach

Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I always get **butterflies in my stomach** before a big presentation.
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make ends meet

Meaning
to earn enough money to live on
Example
He works two jobs to **make ends meet**.
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keep an eye on

Meaning
to watch or monitor something or someone carefully
Example
Can you **keep an eye on** the kids while I'm cooking?
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united we stand, divided we fall

Meaning
people are stronger when they work together
Example
Remember, **united we stand, divided we fall**.
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crack of dawn

Meaning
very early in the morning
Example
He wakes up at the **crack of dawn** every day.
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draw down

Meaning
to reduce the level or amount of something
Example
We plan to **draw down** inventory over the summer.
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get in touch

Meaning
to contact or communicate with someone
Example
I’ll **get in touch** with you tomorrow.
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the smoking gun

Meaning
a piece of evidence that clearly proves guilt
Example
The email was **the smoking gun** in the corruption case.
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all in good time

Meaning
something will happen eventually; be patient
Example
**All in good time**, you’ll see the results soon.
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to put one's finger on

Meaning
to identify or recognize something with precision
Example
The journalist was able to **put her finger on** the exact cause of the political unrest.
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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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gear up for

Meaning
to prepare for something
Example
The engineers are **gearing up for** the final test run.
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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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born poor, die rich

Meaning
to start life poor but become rich through hard work
Example
He’s the kind of man who wants to **born poor, die rich**.
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on the right side of the law

Meaning
acting legally; not breaking any laws
Example
He wants to stay **on the right side of the law**.
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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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the ivory tower

Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
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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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help someone out

Meaning
to assist someone in a difficult situation
Example
Whenever I am in trouble, she always **helps me out**.
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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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off the beaten path

Meaning
doing something unusual or original
Example
Her ideas are always **off the beaten path**.
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Take your chances

Meaning
To try something despite uncertainty.
Example
He decided to **take his chances** and apply for the international scholarship.
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from the horse’s mouth

Meaning
directly from the original or reliable source
Example
I heard the news **from the horse’s mouth**.
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bored to death

Meaning
extremely bored
Example
I was **bored to death** during the long lecture.
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heart-to-heart

Meaning
an honest and open conversation between friends
Example
We had a **heart-to-heart** last night about everything.
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pull your weight

Meaning
to do your fair share of work
Example
Everyone needs to **pull their weight** if we want to finish this project on time.
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leave your mark

Meaning
to have a lasting impact or influence on something
Example
Her dedication to the cause will surely **leave her mark** in the history books.
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bent over backwards

Meaning
to try very hard to help or please someone
Example
She **bent over backwards** to make sure everyone was happy.
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write down

Meaning
to record information on paper
Example
Please **write down** the maintenance request number.
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lay down the law

Meaning
to state rules firmly and clearly
Example
The manager **laid down the law** about punctuality.
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to take the bull by the horns

Meaning
to confront a problem or challenge directly and with determination
Example
We need to **take the bull by the horns** and start making decisions now.
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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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stick around

Meaning
to stay in a place for a short time longer
Example
Can you **stick around** for the Q&A session?
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break down in tears

Meaning
to start crying suddenly
Example
She **broke down in tears** after hearing the sad story.
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Put the pedal to the metal

Meaning
To push harder and make a greater effort.
Example
We need to **put the pedal to the metal** if we want to meet the deadline.
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fight your demons

Meaning
to deal with your fears or bad memories courageously
Example
He’s learning to **fight his demons** from the past.
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in the clear

Meaning
not guilty or free from suspicion
Example
After the investigation, he was found to be **in the clear**.
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hit the road running

Meaning
to start something quickly and energetically
Example
We **hit the road running** as soon as the bus arrived.
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back on one’s feet

Meaning
to recover and be healthy again
Example
After a few days of rest, he’s finally **back on his feet**.
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encrypted

Meaning
data that is converted into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access
Example
All sensitive communications are **encrypted** to ensure privacy.
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Cut your losses

Meaning
To stop doing something that is no longer profitable.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and move on.
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team player

Meaning
someone who works well with others
Example
Every company values a good **team player**.
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nest egg

Meaning
money saved for the future
Example
They’ve built a small **nest egg** for their retirement.
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going viral

Meaning
to become very popular very quickly on the internet or social media
Example
The video of the cat dancing has **gone viral** and everyone is talking about it.
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make headway

Meaning
to make progress or advance
Example
We are finally **making headway** with our new project.
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in the footsteps of

Meaning
to follow someone’s example or career path
Example
She followed **in the footsteps of** her father, becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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get straight to the point

Meaning
to talk directly about the main topic
Example
Let's **get straight to the point** and discuss the issue.
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keep someone's secret

Meaning
to not tell others what someone has told you in confidence
Example
You can trust me—I’ll **keep your secret**.
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put first things first

Meaning
to focus on the most important things before others
Example
When managing time, always **put first things first**.
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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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earn trust

Meaning
to gain someone's trust through actions or reliability
Example
She worked hard to **earn the trust** of her colleagues.
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button up

Meaning
to finish preparations or close something securely
Example
Let’s **button up** the proposal by Friday.
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honor one's promise

Meaning
to keep a promise or commitment
Example
She **honored her promise** to visit the orphanage.
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small potatoes

Meaning
something insignificant or of little value
Example
Compared to oil exports, textile trade is **small potatoes**.
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have cold feet

Meaning
to suddenly become nervous before doing something important
Example
He was ready to get married but **got cold feet** at the last minute.
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at the top of one’s game

Meaning
to be performing at one’s best level
Example
The athlete is **at the top of his game** this season.
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do one's duty

Meaning
to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations
Example
Every citizen should **do their duty** to help their country.
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to weather the storm

Meaning
to successfully overcome a difficult or challenging situation
Example
Despite the economic downturn, the company managed **to weather the storm** and stay profitable.