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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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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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gray matter

Meaning
intelligence or brainpower
Example
It takes a lot of **gray matter** to solve such a complex problem.
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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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get a taste of your own medicine

Meaning
to be treated in the same unpleasant way that you have treated others
Example
He's always rude to people, so I'm glad he finally **got a taste of his own medicine**.
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get cold feet

Meaning
to suddenly become afraid to do something
Example
He **got cold feet** before proposing to her.
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get through to someone

Meaning
to make someone understand what you mean
Example
I tried to **get through to him**, but he just wouldn’t listen.
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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 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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give someone a warm welcome

Meaning
to greet someone very kindly and enthusiastically
Example
They **gave us a warm welcome** when we arrived.
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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 a grip

Meaning
to control your emotions and behave sensibly
Example
Stop panicking and **get a grip** on yourself!
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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 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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good to see you

Meaning
a friendly way to greet someone you know
Example
**Good to see you** again after so long!
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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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give someone a hand

Meaning
to help someone with a task
Example
Could you **give me a hand** with dinner?
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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 out of hand

Meaning
to become difficult to control
Example
The party started to **get out of hand** when more people arrived.
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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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Go overboard

Meaning
To do something to an excessive degree.
Example
He **went overboard** decorating his office for the holidays.
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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 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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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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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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get to the bottom of things

Meaning
to find out the real cause or truth behind something
Example
The detective worked hard to **get to the bottom of things**.
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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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get off on the right foot

Meaning
to start a relationship or activity in a positive way
Example
We **got off on the right foot** during our first meeting.
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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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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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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 down in flames

Meaning
to fail spectacularly
Example
The project **went down in flames** after the funding was cut.
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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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get to the bottom of something

Meaning
to understand or solve the real cause of something
Example
We need to **get to the bottom of this issue** to prevent it from happening again.
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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 steady

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

Meaning
a political movement started and driven by ordinary people
Example
The campaign grew into a powerful **grassroots movement** for change.
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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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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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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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Go down the rabbit hole

Meaning
To get deeply involved in something, often unintentionally.
Example
I started reading about AI and **went down the rabbit hole** for hours.
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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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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 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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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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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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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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Grounded

Meaning
Unable to go out or fly; restricted for a reason.
Example
All flights were **grounded** due to heavy fog.
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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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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 the third degree

Meaning
to question someone intensely
Example
The police **gave him the third degree** after the incident.
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give it your all

Meaning
to try your best or use all your energy
Example
If you **give it your all**, you’ll be proud of yourself no matter the result.
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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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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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get away with murder

Meaning
to do something very bad without being punished for it
Example
He’s so spoiled that he can **get away with murder** at home.
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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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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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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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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 brass tacks

Meaning
To start discussing the essential or most important aspects of a matter.
Example
Let’s **get down to brass tacks** and talk about the real issues.
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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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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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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 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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get in shape

Meaning
to become fit through exercise
Example
He started jogging every morning to **get in shape**.
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give in

Meaning
to stop resisting or to agree after initial refusal
Example
After a long debate, the committee finally **gave in**.
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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 along with

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

Meaning
to receive praise or recognition for something
Example
The whole team worked hard, but only he **got the credit**.
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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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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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grateful as can be

Meaning
extremely thankful
Example
I’m **grateful as can be** for your guidance.
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give someone a shot in the arm

Meaning
to boost someone’s confidence or enthusiasm
Example
The victory **gave the team a shot in the arm** before the final.
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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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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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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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get a grip on yourself

Meaning
to control your emotions and behave calmly
Example
You need to **get a grip on yourself** before talking to your boss.
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go out of your way

Meaning
to make a special effort to help someone
Example
She **went out of her way** to help me with my project.
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guide the way

Meaning
to lead someone through a process or path
Example
A good leader knows how to **guide the way** for their team to succeed.
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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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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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gray area

Meaning
a situation that is not clearly defined or falls between two categories
Example
AI surveillance laws still fall into a **gray area**.
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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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green around the gills

Meaning
looking sick or nauseated
Example
He looked **green around the gills** after the boat ride.
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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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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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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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go over

Meaning
to review or discuss something thoroughly
Example
Can we **go over** the agenda together?
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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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give me a hand

Meaning
to help someone
Example
Can you **give me a hand** with this bag?
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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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give over to

Meaning
to devote time or space to something
Example
They **gave the evening over to** brainstorming.
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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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grinning from ear to ear

Meaning
smiling broadly due to happiness
Example
He was **grinning from ear to ear** after receiving the gift.
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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 one's ducks in a row

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

Meaning
To try to achieve something with confidence.
Example
If you really want that job, **go for it**!
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give thanks

Meaning
to express gratitude
Example
We should always **give thanks** for what we have.
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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 with the flow

Meaning
to accept things as they come; not resist change
Example
Instead of worrying, just **go with the flow**.
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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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go according to plan

Meaning
to happen as expected
Example
Everything went **according to plan** during the event.
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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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get a foot in the door

Meaning
to take the first step towards achieving something, especially a job
Example
He took an internship to **get a foot in the door** of the company.
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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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go off the deep end

Meaning
to become very angry or emotional suddenly
Example
She **went off the deep end** when she heard the bad news.
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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 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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give out

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