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get back on your feet

Meaning
to recover after an illness or difficulty
Example
He lost his job but soon **got back on his feet**.
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go for the jugular

Meaning
to attack someone's most vulnerable point
Example
During the debate, he **went for the jugular**.
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Get the message

Meaning
To understand what someone is trying to say.
Example
After his silence, she finally **got the message**.
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get hooked on

Meaning
to become addicted or very interested in something
Example
He **got hooked on** playing chess after just one game.
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give it a shot

Meaning
to try something, even if you are not sure of success
Example
You should **give it a shot**; you might surprise yourself.
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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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get the picture

Meaning
to understand the situation
Example
After a few minutes, I started to **get the picture**.
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get one's act together

Meaning
to organize oneself or one's actions effectively
Example
We need to **get our act together** before the deadline.
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green with jealousy

Meaning
extremely jealous
Example
He was **green with jealousy** when he saw her with someone else.
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get acquainted

Meaning
to become familiar or friendly with someone
Example
We had a short chat to **get acquainted**.
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get a handle on something

Meaning
to understand or gain control of something
Example
I'm trying to **get a handle on** the new software.
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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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grab attention

Meaning
to make people notice something immediately
Example
Bright colors and bold fonts are used to **grab attention**.
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give someone a leg up

Meaning
to help someone improve their situation or get an advantage
Example
Her mentor **gave her a leg up** in her career.
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gear up to

Meaning
to prepare energetically to do something
Example
We’re **gearing up to** launch the app next month.
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go on a spending spree

Meaning
to spend a lot of money in a short period of time
Example
She **went on a spending spree** after getting her bonus.
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get away from it all

Meaning
to take a break from daily routine; to relax
Example
We went to the countryside to **get away from it all**.
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get back on track

Meaning
to return to the right path after a mistake or setback
Example
After a few mistakes, she managed to **get back on track**.
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give away

Meaning
to donate or to reveal something unintentionally
Example
They plan to **give away** the extra supplies to the shelter.
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go down in flames

Meaning
to fail spectacularly
Example
The project **went down in flames** after the funding was cut.
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get a good deal

Meaning
to buy something at a low price; to make a bargain
Example
I **got a good deal** on this phone online.
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get the hang of it

Meaning
to learn or become skilled at something new
Example
Don’t worry, you’ll **get the hang of it** soon.
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grateful as can be

Meaning
extremely thankful
Example
I’m **grateful as can be** for your guidance.
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Get the scoop

Meaning
To be the first to report on a story, often an exclusive one.
Example
The reporter worked tirelessly to **get the scoop** on the celebrity scandal.
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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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good egg

Meaning
a kind and reliable person
Example
Everyone likes John because he’s a **good egg**.
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go the extra mile

Meaning
to make a special effort to achieve something
Example
She always **goes the extra mile** to help her team succeed.
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give someone a hand

Meaning
to help someone with a task
Example
Could you **give me a hand** with dinner?
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go through the roof

Meaning
to increase rapidly; to become very high
Example
The prices of housing have **gone through the roof** recently.
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grind away

Meaning
to work hard on something for a long period
Example
She **grinded away** at her studies to pass the exam.
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get ahead of the game

Meaning
to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
He’s always looking for new ideas to **get ahead of the game**.
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go along with

Meaning
to agree to something or support an idea
Example
I’ll **go along with** your plan since it sounds reasonable.
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go bananas

Meaning
to become very excited or angry
Example
The crowd **went bananas** when their team scored.
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go live

Meaning
to start broadcasting in real time on social media
Example
She plans to **go live** tonight to talk with her followers.
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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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green-eyed with envy

Meaning
showing strong jealousy
Example
They were **green-eyed with envy** at her luxurious lifestyle.
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go to battle

Meaning
to prepare to fight or compete strongly
Example
Our team is ready to **go to battle** in the finals.
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give someone a piece of your mind

Meaning
to express your opinion strongly, especially when criticizing someone
Example
She **gave him a piece of her mind** after the argument.
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get a pat on the back

Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something good
Example
He **got a pat on the back** for completing the project early.
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go off the rails

Meaning
to start behaving in an unusual or uncontrolled way
Example
After losing his job, his life seemed to **go off the rails**.
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get your wires crossed

Meaning
to misunderstand someone or something
Example
We must have **got our wires crossed**, because I thought the meeting was tomorrow.
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Get off the ground

Meaning
To start successfully; to begin operating.
Example
Our startup finally **got off the ground** after months of planning.
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get to the root of the problem

Meaning
to discover the main cause of a problem
Example
We need to **get to the root of the problem** before we can fix it.
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go public

Meaning
to sell shares of a company to the public for the first time
Example
The startup plans to **go public** next year.
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give credit where it's due

Meaning
to acknowledge someone's contribution or effort
Example
Let's **give credit where it's due** and thank the team.
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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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Go exploring

Meaning
To travel or look around to discover new things.
Example
Let's **go exploring** around the city this weekend.
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get wind of something

Meaning
to hear a rumor or piece of information
Example
The media **got wind of** the secret meeting.
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get ahead in life

Meaning
to succeed or progress in one's life or career
Example
He worked hard to **get ahead in life** and build a successful career.
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glide over

Meaning
to deal with something briefly without detail
Example
He tends to **glide over** the technical issues.
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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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get to the point

Meaning
to focus on the important part of a conversation or issue
Example
We don’t have much time, so let’s **get to the point**.
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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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go into orbit

Meaning
to become very excited or angry
Example
Mom **went into orbit** when she saw the mess in my room.
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get something off your chest

Meaning
to talk about something that has been worrying you
Example
I needed to **get it off my chest**, so I finally told her the truth.
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get down to business

Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
Let’s stop chatting and **get down to business**.
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get to the bottom of it

Meaning
to find the real reason or cause of something
Example
Let’s **get to the bottom of it** before making any decision.
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grow out of something

Meaning
to stop liking or doing something as you become older or more mature
Example
He eventually **grew out of** his bad habits.
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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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Get traction

Meaning
To start gaining attention or success in the market.
Example
The new app is starting to **get traction** among users.
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Golden goose

Meaning
A source of continuous profit or success.
Example
Tourism has been the country's **golden goose** for years.
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green thumb

Meaning
a natural talent for gardening or growing plants
Example
My mother has a **green thumb**; everything she plants grows beautifully.
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go the distance

Meaning
to finish something successfully despite difficulties
Example
Only the most determined athletes can **go the distance**.
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go ballistic

Meaning
to become extremely angry or excited
Example
Dad **went ballistic** when he found out I dented his car.
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give someone a hard time

Meaning
to criticize or treat someone harshly
Example
The boss **gave me a hard time** for being late.
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go off on a tangent

Meaning
to suddenly start talking about something unrelated
Example
He tends to **go off on a tangent** when discussing politics.
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go-getter

Meaning
an ambitious person who achieves their goals
Example
Tom is a real **go-getter**; he never gives up.
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get down to the wire

Meaning
to approach the last possible moment before a deadline
Example
The project went **down to the wire**, but we finished on time.
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grab a bite

Meaning
to eat something quickly
Example
Let’s **grab a bite** before the meeting.
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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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Go out on a limb

Meaning
to take a risk by supporting something or someone
Example
He **went out on a limb** by recommending her for the job.
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gain the upper ground

Meaning
to achieve a position of advantage or superiority
Example
The opposition **gained the upper ground** after the scandal.
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Game of thrones

Meaning
A struggle for power or control, often involving manipulation and rivalry
Example
The election turned into a **game of thrones** with leaders fighting for dominance.
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grow by leaps and bounds

Meaning
to grow or improve very quickly
Example
The company has **grown by leaps and bounds** in the last year.
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gather around

Meaning
to come together around someone or something
Example
Kids **gathered around** to watch the science demo.
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give the green light

Meaning
to give permission or approval to proceed
Example
The board finally **gave the green light** for the new project.
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get a new lease on life

Meaning
to gain new energy or enthusiasm for something
Example
After the surgery, she felt like she had **got a new lease on life**.
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gears in motion

Meaning
the process has started and is progressing
Example
Once the plan was approved, the **gears were in motion**.
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give it time

Meaning
to wait for something to improve or happen
Example
**Give it time**, you’ll see results soon.
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get off scot-free

Meaning
to escape punishment or consequences without facing any penalty
Example
He was caught stealing but managed to **get off scot-free**.
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get your ducks in a row

Meaning
to organize things properly before taking action
Example
Before launching the business, we need to **get our ducks in a row**.
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grasp at straws

Meaning
to try any method to succeed, even if unlikely
Example
He was **grasping at straws** when he suggested that idea.
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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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gain ground

Meaning
to make progress or advance
Example
The company has been **gaining ground** in the tech industry.
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Go Dutch

Meaning
To share the cost of something equally.
Example
Let’s **go Dutch** on the dinner tonight.
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go in one ear and out the other

Meaning
to hear something but quickly forget it
Example
Whatever I tell him **goes in one ear and out the other**.
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glance over

Meaning
to read something quickly
Example
Can you **glance over** the memo before we send it?
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give the cold shoulder

Meaning
to intentionally ignore someone
Example
She **gave me the cold shoulder** at the party.
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gear up

Meaning
to prepare energetically for something
Example
The team is **gearing up** for the product launch next week.
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go steady

Meaning
to date someone regularly and exclusively
Example
They've been **going steady** for over two years now.
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Give and take

Meaning
Mutual compromise or cooperation.
Example
Good teamwork is all about **give and take**.
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grey matter

Meaning
intelligence; the ability to think
Example
Use your **grey matter** to solve the puzzle.
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give someone a run for their money

Meaning
to compete strongly against someone
Example
The new player **gave the champion a run for his money**.
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go above and beyond

Meaning
to do more than what is required
Example
She **went above and beyond** to complete the project ahead of schedule.
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get it right

Meaning
to do something correctly after making a mistake
Example
It took a few tries, but she finally **got it right**.
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green-eyed jealousy

Meaning
strong feeling of envy
Example
**Green-eyed jealousy** can ruin even the best relationships.
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go under

Meaning
to lose consciousness, usually during surgery
Example
He was nervous before going **under** for his operation.
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Go to pieces

Meaning
To lose control of your emotions; to break down.
Example
She **went to pieces** after hearing the bad news.
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get wired

Meaning
to get connected to the internet
Example
Everyone in the office is **getting wired** to the new network.
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give someone the benefit of the doubt

Meaning
to trust someone even when you are not sure they are honest
Example
I will **give him the benefit of the doubt** this time.
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give off

Meaning
to emit a smell, light, or feeling
Example
The candles **give off** a calming scent in the room.
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get the show on the road

Meaning
to begin an activity or journey
Example
Let’s **get the show on the road** and start our trip.
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gear toward

Meaning
to design or aim something for a particular group
Example
The course is **geared toward** new managers.
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give someone a piece of one’s mind

Meaning
to tell someone angrily what you think
Example
She **gave him a piece of her mind** for being rude.
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glass half full

Meaning
to see things positively rather than negatively
Example
He always sees the **glass half full**, no matter what happens.
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Give the shirt off your back

Meaning
to give everything you can to help someone
Example
She would **give the shirt off her back** if it meant helping her friends.
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growth hacking

Meaning
using creative and low-cost strategies to rapidly grow a business or product
Example
Startups rely heavily on **growth hacking** to gain users quickly.
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go through the motions

Meaning
to do something without enthusiasm
Example
He’s just **going through the motions** at work.
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get the ball rolling

Meaning
to start something, especially a project or process
Example
Let’s **get the ball rolling** on this new campaign.
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get along with

Meaning
to have a good relationship with someone
Example
I really **get along with** my coworkers.
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get a move on

Meaning
to hurry up or move faster
Example
**Get a move on**, or we’ll miss the train!
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get a word in edgewise

Meaning
to be able to say something during a conversation dominated by others
Example
He talked so much that no one could **get a word in edgewise**.
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go up in smoke

Meaning
to fail completely; to come to nothing
Example
All his dreams **went up in smoke** after the deal collapsed.
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get along with someone

Meaning
to have a friendly relationship with someone
Example
They really **get along with each other** and are always laughing.
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gain the upper hand

Meaning
to get control or advantage over someone
Example
Through smart negotiation, the ambassador **gained the upper hand**.
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go back to square one

Meaning
to start again from the beginning
Example
If this doesn’t work, we’ll have to **go back to square one**.
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gloss over

Meaning
to avoid mentioning unpleasant details
Example
The report tries to **gloss over** the budget cuts.
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get the wrong end of the stick

Meaning
to misunderstand a situation or statement completely
Example
I think you’ve **got the wrong end of the stick**—I wasn’t blaming you.
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grit your teeth

Meaning
to accept something unpleasant and continue
Example
He had to **grit his teeth** and finish the job.
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get your hands dirty

Meaning
to engage in the hard or unpleasant work of a task
Example
A true leader will not hesitate to **get their hands dirty** when necessary.
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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**.