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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 used to it

Meaning
to become familiar with something new
Example
It took a while, but I finally **got used to it**.
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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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groundbreaking discovery

Meaning
a discovery that changes understanding in a field
Example
The new vaccine was a **groundbreaking discovery** in medicine.
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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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glide through

Meaning
to complete something smoothly and easily
Example
She managed to **glide through** the presentation.
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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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get a clean bill of health

Meaning
to be declared completely healthy by a doctor
Example
After his check-up, he **got a clean bill of health**.
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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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grin and bear it

Meaning
to accept a difficult situation patiently
Example
You just have to **grin and bear it** until the work is done.
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green light

Meaning
permission to start or go ahead with something
Example
The manager gave us the **green light** to launch the project.
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go easy on someone

Meaning
to be gentle or patient with someone
Example
Go easy on him; he’s been through a lot lately.
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Go bust

Meaning
To go bankrupt or out of business.
Example
Many small banks **went bust** during the financial crisis.
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give someone a dose of their own medicine

Meaning
to treat someone the same bad way they treated others
Example
He was rude to everyone, so I **gave him a dose of his own medicine**.
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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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grab a bite

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

Meaning
to distribute something
Example
We’ll **give out** the schedules at the door.
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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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golden opportunity

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

Meaning
a person who helps others selflessly
Example
A **good Samaritan** helped the old man cross the street.
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Go overboard

Meaning
To do something to an excessive degree.
Example
He **went overboard** decorating his office for the holidays.
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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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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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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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grey matter

Meaning
intelligence; the ability to think
Example
Use your **grey matter** to solve the puzzle.
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get the creative juices flowing

Meaning
to start being creative or imaginative
Example
A walk in nature helps me **get the creative juices flowing**.
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go under the knife

Meaning
to have a surgical operation
Example
He had to **go under the knife** to fix his knee injury.
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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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Go against the grain

Meaning
to do something that is contrary to the usual way of doing things
Example
Their new approach really **goes against the grain** of traditional research methods.
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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 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 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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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 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 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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get along like a house on fire

Meaning
To quickly become good friends and enjoy each other’s company.
Example
They met last week and **got along like a house on fire**.
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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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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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garbage in, garbage out

Meaning
flawed input data will produce flawed results
Example
If the training data is poor, the AI model will fail — **garbage in, garbage out**.
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game changer

Meaning
an idea or event that changes everything significantly
Example
The new app was a real **game changer** for the company.
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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 for the jugular

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

Meaning
to express gratitude
Example
We should always **give thanks** for what we have.
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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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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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get ahead

Meaning
to be successful in life or career
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead** in her company.
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get a kick out of

Meaning
to enjoy something very much
Example
He really **gets a kick out of** playing video games with his kids.
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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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glance over

Meaning
to read something quickly
Example
Can you **glance over** the memo before we send it?
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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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give someone a break

Meaning
to give someone a chance or show them mercy
Example
He’s new here, so **give him a break**.
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go to seed

Meaning
to decline in quality or condition
Example
The old factory has really **gone to seed** over the years.
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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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go down in flames

Meaning
to fail spectacularly
Example
The project **went down in flames** after the funding was cut.
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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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get your point across

Meaning
to express an idea clearly so that others understand it
Example
It’s important to **get your point across** during discussions.
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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 the distance

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

Meaning
to start over again because the previous plan failed
Example
Our experiment failed, so we have to **go back to the drawing board**.
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go with your gut

Meaning
to trust your instinct when making a decision
Example
Sometimes you just have to **go with your gut**.
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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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give over to

Meaning
to devote time or space to something
Example
They **gave the evening over to** brainstorming.
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get the jitters

Meaning
to feel extremely nervous or anxious
Example
I always **get the jitters** before a big meeting.
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get a second wind

Meaning
to have a burst of energy after feeling tired
Example
After a short break, she **got a second wind** and finished the race.
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give someone the shirt off your back

Meaning
to be extremely generous and selfless
Example
He’d **give you the shirt off his back** if you needed it.
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go out of one’s way

Meaning
to make a special effort to help someone
Example
She **went out of her way** to make sure we felt welcome.
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go places

Meaning
to be likely to become successful in the future
Example
Everyone says he’s going to **go places** with his skills.
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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 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 belly up

Meaning
to fail completely; to go bankrupt
Example
Many small businesses **went belly up** during the pandemic.
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go separate ways

Meaning
to end a relationship or partnership
Example
After ten years together, they decided to **go separate ways**.
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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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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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get in touch

Meaning
to contact or communicate with someone
Example
I’ll **get in touch** with you tomorrow.
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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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get your act together

Meaning
start working efficiently or properly
Example
You need to **get your act together** if you want to meet the deadline.
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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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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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give someone the creeps

Meaning
to make someone feel uncomfortable or afraid
Example
Old abandoned houses **give me the creeps**.
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go over

Meaning
to review or discuss something thoroughly
Example
Can we **go over** the agenda together?
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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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go behind someone’s back

Meaning
to do something secretly or deceitfully against someone
Example
She **went behind my back** and told the manager everything.
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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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go back and forth

Meaning
to keep changing your mind about something
Example
He’s been **going back and forth** about buying a new car.
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give someone the third degree

Meaning
to question someone intensely
Example
The police **gave him the third degree** after the incident.
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glue together

Meaning
to attach pieces firmly using adhesive
Example
Let the students **glue together** the collage pieces.
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get fired up

Meaning
to become very excited or enthusiastic about something
Example
The team got **fired up** before the final match.
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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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gloss over

Meaning
to avoid mentioning unpleasant details
Example
The report tries to **gloss over** the budget cuts.
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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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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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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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good things come to those who wait

Meaning
patience brings positive results
Example
**Good things come to those who wait**, so be patient.
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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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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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ghost someone

Meaning
to suddenly stop communicating with someone online
Example
He used to text me daily but then he **ghosted** me.
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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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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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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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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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give it a rest

Meaning
to stop talking or thinking about something stressful
Example
You’ve been worrying too much—**give it a rest**.
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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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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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get your foot in the door

Meaning
to make a first step towards achieving something, especially a job
Example
She finally **got her foot in the door** at a top firm.
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good vibes only

Meaning
to focus only on positive thoughts and energy
Example
This year, I’m living by the motto **good vibes only**.
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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 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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grow into

Meaning
to gradually become more capable or skilled at something
Example
He will eventually **grow into** the role of manager.
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Gordian knot

Meaning
A very complex or unsolvable problem.
Example
The issue of climate change is like a **Gordian knot** that needs bold action.
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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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get under someone's skin

Meaning
to annoy or bother someone deeply
Example
She really knows how to **get under my skin**.
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go viral

Meaning
to become extremely popular online
Example
Her funny video **went viral** overnight.
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Go all out

Meaning
To use all your energy and resources to achieve something.
Example
They **went all out** to make the event a success.
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get the word out

Meaning
to spread information or make something widely known
Example
We need to **get the word out** about our new service.