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float above chaos

Meaning
to stay mentally detached from stressful surroundings
Example
Even in chaos, she manages to **float above chaos** and stay calm.
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look out for

Meaning
to protect or take care of someone’s needs
Example
My mother always **looks out for** everyone in the family.
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let emotions out

Meaning
to express feelings that you have been holding in
Example
It’s healthy to **let emotions out** instead of suppressing them.
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turn into

Meaning
to become something different
Example
Over time, the small shop **turned into** a large supermarket.
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rinse off after

Meaning
to quickly wash yourself following an activity
Example
I always **rinse off after** my evening workout.
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Hold your head high

Meaning
To be proud and confident even after failure or hardship.
Example
Even after losing, she **held her head high**.
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bottom out

Meaning
to reach the lowest point before improving
Example
Experts believe the market has **bottomed out**.
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beam with joy

Meaning
to smile very happily because of joy
Example
She **beamed with joy** when she heard the good news.
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roll in profits

Meaning
to start earning a large amount of money
Example
After launching the new app, profits began to **roll in** quickly.
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the glass is half full

Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
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a snake in the grass

Meaning
a secret enemy
Example
Be careful; there’s **a snake in the grass**.
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the lesser of two evils

Meaning
the less harmful of two bad options
Example
Voters often choose **the lesser of two evils** during elections.
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be in two minds about

Meaning
to be uncertain or indecisive about something
Example
I’m **in two minds about** going to the party tonight.
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tidy up

Meaning
to clean and organize a space
Example
I need to **tidy up** the kitchen before going to bed.
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have a heavy heart

Meaning
to feel deep sadness or sorrow
Example
He left the city **with a heavy heart**.
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boil over

Meaning
when anger becomes too much to control
Example
The argument finally **boiled over** into a shouting match.
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opt in

Meaning
to choose to participate
Example
Employees can **opt in** to the wellness program.
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level the playing field

Meaning
to make a situation fair for everyone
Example
The new regulations are designed to **level the playing field** for all companies.
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music to one’s ears

Meaning
something that makes someone feel very happy or pleased
Example
The news of his promotion was **music to his ears**.
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golden opportunity

Meaning
a very good chance; rare opportunity
Example
This is a **golden opportunity** to show your talent.
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come together for

Meaning
to unite for a common purpose; to join efforts toward a shared goal
Example
Communities from all over the world **come together for** humanitarian causes.
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on the tip of one's tongue

Meaning
when you can almost remember something but not quite
Example
His name is **on the tip of my tongue**, but I can’t recall it.
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take the spotlight

Meaning
to be the center of attention or admiration
Example
The young actress **took the spotlight** at the award ceremony.
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keep faith with

Meaning
to stay loyal to someone or something
Example
Grassroots leaders **keep faith with** their communities.
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cut down

Meaning
to eat or use less of something
Example
He’s trying to **cut down** his sugar intake.
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stabilize prices

Meaning
to make prices steady and prevent large fluctuations
Example
Regulations were imposed to **stabilize prices** in the food market.
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take initiative in

Meaning
to be the first to take action or start something
Example
Leaders should **take initiative in** solving problems early.
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to bend the rules

Meaning
to make exceptions or not strictly follow the law or rules
Example
Sometimes, officers **bend the rules** to help the needy.
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get into the habit

Meaning
to begin to do something regularly
Example
I’ve **got into the habit** of reading before bed.
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run a tight ship

Meaning
to manage an organization or group efficiently and strictly
Example
The manager **runs a tight ship**, and everyone follows the rules.
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soft spot for someone

Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
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take a nosedive

Meaning
to decline suddenly and dramatically
Example
The company's stock **took a nosedive** after the scandal.
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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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Nest feathering

Meaning
Using one’s position or power for personal financial gain.
Example
The politician was accused of **nest feathering**.
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calm nerves before

Meaning
to reduce anxiety ahead of an event
Example
I **calm nerves before** presentations by rehearsing with a friend.
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brainstorm our way out

Meaning
to think of ideas together until a problem is solved
Example
The team **brainstorms our way out** whenever a project gets stuck.
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level up skills

Meaning
to improve or upgrade your abilities or qualifications
Example
Professionals often need to **level up skills** to stay competitive.
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find after

Meaning
to pursue or try to locate something or someone
Example
The detective is still **finding after** the missing document.
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think through

Meaning
to consider something carefully from all angles
Example
Let’s **think through** the risks before committing.
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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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stand over to

Meaning
to transfer or carry something to another time or situation
Example
The discussion will be **stood over to** next week.
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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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rejoice in

Meaning
to feel or show great joy or delight in something
Example
They **rejoiced in** their success after years of hard work.
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go bananas over something

Meaning
to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something
Example
Kids **go bananas over** the new video game console.
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team along with

Meaning
to join efforts or form a group with others to accomplish a shared goal
Example
Several nations decided to **team along with** the UN to improve global healthcare.
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at the back of one's mind

Meaning
something that one is not actively thinking about but is still aware of
Example
The fear of failure was always **at the back of his mind**.
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work into

Meaning
to include something into a plan or discussion
Example
I’ll try to **work** your idea **into** the proposal.
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block off

Meaning
to close an area so people cannot enter
Example
Police **blocked off** the street after the accident.
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simmer with frustration

Meaning
to feel anger or annoyance that is not fully expressed
Example
She **simmered with frustration** after failing the exam.
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Old school

Meaning
Having traditional ideas or values; not modern
Example
My father still prefers handwritten letters; he’s really **old school**.
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bring up with

Meaning
to mention a topic or issue to someone for discussion
Example
I decided to **bring up** the issue **with** my manager during our weekly meeting.
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white lie

Meaning
a harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone
Example
I told a **white lie** to avoid upsetting her.
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ghost in the machine

Meaning
a mysterious or unexplained force in a system or person
Example
There must be a **ghost in the machine** causing these AI errors.
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bring in money

Meaning
to generate income or revenue
Example
The new policy helped the government **bring in money** from foreign investors.
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black box thinking

Meaning
analyzing unknown processes by studying their inputs and outputs
Example
In AI research, **black box thinking** helps improve transparency.
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come clean with

Meaning
to be completely honest with someone about something
Example
You should **come clean with** the team about the project delay.
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cat nap

Meaning
a short sleep during the day
Example
I took a **cat nap** before the meeting.
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Living beyond one’s means

Meaning
Spending more money than one can afford.
Example
Many people get into debt by **living beyond their means**.
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aim higher

Meaning
to set more ambitious goals
Example
If you want to succeed, you must **aim higher**.
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lose track of

Meaning
to forget or stop being aware of something
Example
I completely **lost track of time** while watching the movie.
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hold emotions in

Meaning
to avoid expressing what you really feel
Example
He **holds his emotions in** because he fears being judged.
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protect against

Meaning
to take measures to defend from threats or attacks
Example
Good antivirus software can **protect against** malware.
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Seed funding

Meaning
Initial capital used to start a business.
Example
They received **seed funding** from angel investors.
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mess around

Meaning
to spend time doing unimportant or fun things
Example
We just **messed around** in the park all afternoon.
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pour into

Meaning
to invest large amounts of money into something
Example
Investors are **pouring into** renewable energy projects.
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stay with

Meaning
to continue supporting or believing in something or someone
Example
The employees decided to **stay with** the company during tough times.
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speak up against

Meaning
to voice opposition to something openly
Example
Many young people **speak up against** injustice in their communities.
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grow emotionally

Meaning
to become more mature in handling emotions and relationships
Example
You can **grow emotionally** by being honest about your feelings.
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straight from the horse’s mouth

Meaning
from the most reliable source; directly from the person involved
Example
I heard the news **straight from the horse’s mouth**.
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be over the moon

Meaning
to be extremely happy or delighted
Example
He was **over the moon** when he got his dream job.
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take on responsibility

Meaning
to accept a duty or task
Example
He decided to **take on responsibility** for the new client.
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have the upper hand

Meaning
to have control or advantage over someone
Example
After the merger, the larger company **had the upper hand**.
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give rise to

Meaning
to cause or inspire the creation of new cultural customs
Example
The migration of people **gave rise to** a blend of new cultural practices.
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artificial brainpower

Meaning
intelligence or decision-making provided by AI systems
Example
The car relies on **artificial brainpower** to navigate through traffic.
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Keep hope alive

Meaning
To continue believing in a positive outcome.
Example
Even in hard times, we must **keep hope alive**.
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carry on

Meaning
to continue doing something even after interruptions or difficulties
Example
Despite the challenges, she managed to **carry on** with her work calmly.
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bond through

Meaning
to form a close relationship by sharing experiences or emotions
Example
We **bonded through** our shared struggles in college.
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step into new roles

Meaning
to begin taking on new responsibilities or positions during change
Example
After the merger, many employees had to **step into new roles**.
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work toward goals

Meaning
to make efforts to achieve objectives
Example
Everyone in the company is working toward the same vision.
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cool as a cucumber

Meaning
very calm and composed
Example
He stayed **cool as a cucumber** during the meeting.
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keep dreaming

Meaning
to continue having hopes and ambitions even when things are difficult
Example
No matter what happens, **keep dreaming** big.
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head off to

Meaning
to leave for a particular place
Example
We should **head off to** the venue by noon.
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believe in yourself

Meaning
to have confidence in your own abilities
Example
**Believe in yourself** and you can achieve anything.
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to take a deep dive

Meaning
to thoroughly investigate or explore something
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **take a deep dive** into the data.
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attach to

Meaning
to include a file or document with an email
Example
I've **attached** the report **to** this email.
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advocate for

Meaning
to publicly support a cause or person
Example
Students **advocate for** safer campuses at the town hall.
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get along together

Meaning
to have a friendly and harmonious relationship
Example
Despite their differences, they **get along together** quite well.
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live out of a suitcase

Meaning
to travel frequently; to not stay in one place for long
Example
He’s been **living out of a suitcase** for months.
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look out toward

Meaning
to show attention or awareness toward someone’s needs
Example
We should always **look out toward** those who are struggling.
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shake things up

Meaning
to cause change in a situation to make it better
Example
The manager decided to **shake things up** in the team.
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social media blackout

Meaning
a period when social media services are unavailable or intentionally avoided
Example
During the **social media blackout**, everyone started reading books again.
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Left no stone unturned

Meaning
To try every possible way to achieve something.
Example
The detective **left no stone unturned** to find the truth.
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Never give up

Meaning
Always continue trying despite difficulties.
Example
No matter how hard it is, **never give up**.
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Don’t give up hope

Meaning
Keep believing that things will get better.
Example
**Don’t give up hope**, miracles can happen any time.
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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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envy eats the heart

Meaning
jealousy destroys one’s peace of mind
Example
**Envy eats the heart**, so stop comparing yourself to others.
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merge efforts with

Meaning
to combine work or resources with another party
Example
They **merged efforts with** neighboring countries for mutual benefit.
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carry on with

Meaning
to continue doing something even when it is difficult
Example
He decided to **carry on with** his studies despite financial struggles.
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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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break off thoughts

Meaning
to stop negative or anxious thoughts abruptly
Example
Whenever you start overthinking, **break off thoughts** and focus on something present.
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plan for

Meaning
to prepare in advance for possible events or risks
Example
Businesses should **plan for** economic downturns.
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lay off

Meaning
to dismiss someone from a job due to lack of work or money
Example
The company hopes to avoid having to **lay off** employees.
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fit as a fiddle

Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but he’s **fit as a fiddle**.
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fill up

Meaning
to eat enough food so that you are full
Example
That soup really **filled me up**.
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freeze with shock

Meaning
to be unable to move because of sudden fear or surprise
Example
He **froze with shock** when he saw the accident.
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friends in high places

Meaning
people with power or influence who can help you
Example
He got the job because he has **friends in high places**.
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adapt over time

Meaning
to gradually adjust to changes or new circumstances
Example
Teams often **adapt over time** as they face different challenges.
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Go broke

Meaning
To lose all your money; to become bankrupt.
Example
Many small investors **went broke** after the market crash.
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carry forward surplus

Meaning
to move remaining funds or profit into the next financial period
Example
The company decided to **carry forward surplus** to strengthen future operations.
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take center stage

Meaning
to be the main focus of attention
Example
The issue of climate change **took center stage** at the conference.
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beat down

Meaning
to strike repeatedly with force, such as intense sun or rain
Example
The afternoon sun **beat down** on the field all day.
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cracks in the wall

Meaning
signs of problems or weaknesses in a system or relationship
Example
There are **cracks in the wall** of their friendship lately.
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the moral compass

Meaning
a person's or society’s sense of right and wrong
Example
We must ensure AI doesn’t lose its **moral compass**.
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move forward with confidence

Meaning
to progress in life without fear or doubt
Example
After learning from mistakes, **move forward with confidence**.
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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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raise the bar

Meaning
to set a higher standard or level of quality
Example
The new product really **raised the bar** for the industry.
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appreciate for

Meaning
to recognize the value of someone or something
Example
I really **appreciate you for** staying late to finish the work.
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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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mix with

Meaning
to socialize and talk with different people
Example
At the party, he tried to **mix with** everyone.
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forbidden fruit

Meaning
something attractive but not allowed or morally wrong
Example
For teenagers, breaking rules often feels like **forbidden fruit**.
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take the time to listen

Meaning
to make an effort to understand or care about someone else's feelings
Example
Sometimes, all we need is to **take the time to listen** to others' problems.