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have your jaw drop

Meaning
to be extremely surprised or shocked
Example
My **jaw dropped** when I saw the price.
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cold feet

Meaning
to feel nervous or hesitant about something
Example
He got **cold feet** before proposing to her.
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hit the reset button

Meaning
to start fresh or make a new beginning
Example
After the failure, the team decided to **hit the reset button**.
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have butterflies in your stomach

Meaning
to feel very nervous about something
Example
She always **has butterflies in her stomach** before exams.
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stay ahead of the curve

Meaning
to stay more advanced or knowledgeable than others
Example
If you read daily, you can **stay ahead of the curve** in your studies.
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bounce back

Meaning
to recover quickly after a setback or failure
Example
She **bounced back** after losing the competition.
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pop the champagne

Meaning
to celebrate a special event or success
Example
Let’s **pop the champagne** to celebrate our victory!
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hit the road again

Meaning
to resume a journey after a stop
Example
After lunch, we **hit the road again**.
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open-hearted

Meaning
kind and honest in expressing feelings
Example
She is an **open-hearted** person who always listens.
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hit the target market

Meaning
to reach the intended audience effectively
Example
Our ads finally **hit the target market** this quarter.
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drama queen

Meaning
a person who exaggerates or overreacts to situations
Example
Don’t be such a **drama queen**; it’s not that serious.
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talk over someone's head

Meaning
to speak in a way that someone cannot understand
Example
The professor was **talking over our heads** during the lecture.
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hear something straight from the horse's mouth

Meaning
to hear something directly from the original or most reliable source
Example
I heard it **straight from the horse's mouth** that the event is canceled.
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jump the gun

Meaning
to start something too soon
Example
They **jumped the gun** by announcing the news early.
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Cover a lot of ground

Meaning
to deal with a lot of information or material
Example
The lecture **covered a lot of ground** in just one hour.
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eat someone alive

Meaning
to be extremely jealous or angry with someone
Example
She’s so jealous, she could **eat him alive**.
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busy bee

Meaning
a person who is always busy and active
Example
She’s a **busy bee**, always working on something.
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keep one's head above water

Meaning
to survive financially in difficult times
Example
Many small businesses struggle to **keep their heads above water**.
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Opportunity knocks but once

Meaning
Good opportunities are rare and should be seized when they appear.
Example
Don't miss the chance, **opportunity knocks but once**.
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in the spotlight

Meaning
receiving public attention
Example
After the award, she’s been **in the spotlight** constantly.
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wise beyond his years

Meaning
showing maturity or wisdom greater than expected for one’s age
Example
Even as a child, he was **wise beyond his years**.
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turn a blind eye

Meaning
to deliberately ignore something wrong or unpleasant
Example
The manager **turned a blind eye** to employees leaving early on Fridays.
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open heart

Meaning
to be honest and kind in feelings and actions
Example
He welcomed everyone with an **open heart**.
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settle in

Meaning
to become comfortable in a new place or situation
Example
It took a week to **settle in** after the move.
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at the helm

Meaning
in a position of leadership or control
Example
With her **at the helm**, the company has grown rapidly.
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die of envy

Meaning
to be extremely jealous
Example
He’ll **die of envy** when he sees your new car.
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Star-studded

Meaning
Full of famous or talented people.
Example
The event was **star-studded** with celebrities from all fields.
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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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top-notch

Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent
Example
Your presentation was absolutely **top-notch**.
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bloom where you’re planted

Meaning
make the best of your current situation
Example
Even in tough times, she **blooms where she’s planted**.
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sitting on the fence

Meaning
to avoid taking sides or making a decision
Example
He is **sitting on the fence** about the new policy.
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have a heart

Meaning
to show compassion or kindness
Example
**Have a heart**, he didn’t mean to hurt you.
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face your fears

Meaning
to confront something that scares you
Example
You need to **face your fears** if you want to grow as a person.
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Flying blind

Meaning
To act without sufficient information or guidance.
Example
Without proper data, we're **flying blind** on this project.
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A true friend is one who stands by you

Meaning
A true friend will be there for you during difficult times
Example
Even in the worst of times, she proved to be a true friend. **A true friend is one who stands by you**.
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wrap your head around it

to understand or accept something
Meaning
to understand or accept something
Example
It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works.
It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works.
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work around the clock

Meaning
to work continuously day and night
Example
They **worked around the clock** to finish the project.
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streamline the process

Meaning
to make a process more efficient and effective by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
We need to **streamline the process** of content creation to save time.
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take someone's word for it

Meaning
to trust that what someone says is true
Example
I’ll **take your word for it** since you were there.
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off to a flying start

Meaning
to begin something, like a journey, very successfully
Example
Our trip was **off to a flying start** with perfect weather.
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to have second thoughts

Meaning
to reconsider a decision
Example
I’m **having second thoughts** about moving abroad.
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think tank

Meaning
a group of experts developing new ideas or policies
Example
The **think tank** proposed innovative educational reforms.
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itching to do something

Meaning
to be eager or impatient to do something
Example
He’s **itching to start** his new project.
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read someone the riot act

Meaning
to warn or scold someone severely for bad behavior
Example
The teacher **read the students the riot act** after the chaos in class.
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No risk, no reward

Meaning
You can't expect to achieve something without taking risks.
Example
To get ahead in life, you have to understand that **no risk, no reward**.
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Many hands make light work

Meaning
Work becomes easier when many people help.
Example
Let’s all join in; **many hands make light work**.
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think outside the box

Meaning
to think creatively and differently
Example
We need to **think outside the box** to solve this issue.
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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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a bitter pill to swallow

Meaning
an unpleasant fact or situation to accept
Example
Losing the championship was **a bitter pill to swallow** for the team.
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debug the situation

Meaning
to analyze and solve a problem carefully; borrowed from programming
Example
We need to **debug the situation** before it gets worse.
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school someone in something

Meaning
to teach someone about a subject or skill
Example
He **schooled me in** the basics of computer programming.
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Give it your best shot

Meaning
Try as hard as you can.
Example
Even if you fail, **give it your best shot**.
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a storm in a teacup

Meaning
a small problem that is exaggerated
Example
Their argument was just **a storm in a teacup**.
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fib

Meaning
a small or trivial lie
Example
It was just a little **fib**, nothing serious.
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have a crush on

Meaning
to be attracted to someone
Example
I **had a crush on** my classmate in college.
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the calm before the storm

Meaning
a peaceful time before trouble begins
Example
The classroom was silent, like **the calm before the storm**.
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hard as nails

Meaning
very tough and determined
Example
She’s **hard as nails** when it comes to achieving her goals.
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Put up walls

Meaning
To create emotional barriers or distance from others.
Example
After the breakup, she **put up walls** and stopped trusting people.
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come straight to the point

Meaning
to be direct and honest without wasting time
Example
Please **come straight to the point** and tell me what happened.
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wrap someone around your finger

Meaning
to have complete control or influence over someone
Example
She has her boss **wrapped around her finger**.
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predictive analytics

Meaning
using data and statistical algorithms to forecast future outcomes
Example
With **predictive analytics**, we can forecast market trends with high accuracy.
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ease into

Meaning
to enter a new activity slowly and comfortably
Example
The trainer helped us **ease into** the new routine.
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leave something in good hands

Meaning
to ensure that something is well taken care of by someone else
Example
I can retire now because I know my business is **in good hands**.
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agree to disagree

Meaning
to accept that you have different opinions and stop arguing
Example
We’ll just **agree to disagree** on this topic.
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black and white

Meaning
clearly defined; without confusion or ambiguity
Example
The contract terms are **black and white**.
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follow suit

Meaning
to do the same thing as someone else, especially online
Example
After one influencer started the trend, many others **followed suit**.
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spread the love

Meaning
to show kindness and affection to others
Example
She always tries to **spread the love** by helping others.
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hit below the belt

Meaning
to act unfairly or say something hurtful
Example
That comment about her family was really **hitting below the belt**.
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swept off your feet

Meaning
to be suddenly and strongly attracted to someone
Example
She was **swept off her feet** by his charm.
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beyond a shadow of a doubt

Meaning
without any doubt; completely certain
Example
He is **beyond a shadow of a doubt** the best candidate for the job.
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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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reboot your life

Meaning
to start over or make a fresh beginning
Example
After losing his job, he decided to **reboot his life**.
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zone off

Meaning
to divide an area into sections
Example
They’ll **zone off** part of the hall for workshops.
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Pay the piper

Meaning
To face the consequences of one’s actions or decisions.
Example
After years of overspending, the country had to **pay the piper**.
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catch some z’s

Meaning
to get some sleep
Example
I need to **catch some z’s** before the meeting.
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In someone’s corner

Meaning
To support or stand by someone in times of need
Example
I always know my family will be **in my corner** when things go wrong.
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mind-blowing

Meaning
extremely surprising or amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was **mind-blowing**.
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break faith

Meaning
to stop being loyal or trustworthy
Example
He **broke faith** with his team when he left suddenly.
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carry a torch for someone

Meaning
to continue loving someone who doesn’t love you back
Example
He’s still **carrying a torch for** his ex-girlfriend.
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in stitches

Meaning
laughing uncontrollably
Example
His joke had everyone **in stitches**.
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a quantum leap

Meaning
a big and sudden improvement
Example
This discovery is **a quantum leap** in medical research.
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Look on the bright side

Meaning
To focus on the positive aspects of a situation.
Example
**Look on the bright side**, at least you learned something.
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pull your socks up

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

Meaning
to end a romantic relationship
Example
They decided to **break up** after five years together.
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With friends like that, who needs enemies?

Meaning
A person’s actions or behavior make them worse than an enemy.
Example
He betrayed me again, **with friends like that, who needs enemies?**
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blow your top

Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He **blew his top** when he found out about the mistake.
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burst with pride

Meaning
to be very proud of someone or something
Example
His parents **burst with pride** when he won the award.
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Carry the torch

Meaning
To continue supporting a cause or idea passed from the past.
Example
Young activists are **carrying the torch** of civil rights today.
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make your mark

Meaning
to achieve distinction or recognition
Example
He worked hard to **make his mark** in the tech industry.
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In uncharted waters

Meaning
In a situation that is unknown or unfamiliar.
Example
The astronauts are heading into **uncharted waters** as they explore the unknown galaxy.
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a fool and his money are soon parted

Meaning
people who are careless with their money will lose it quickly
Example
He spent all his money on useless gadgets; **a fool and his money are soon parted**.
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at each other’s throats

Meaning
to be in constant conflict or fighting
Example
The two brothers were **at each other’s throats** all day.
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keep something under wraps

Meaning
to keep something secret
Example
They managed to **keep the project under wraps** until the launch day.
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lost in space

Meaning
confused or not paying attention
Example
He looked completely **lost in space** during the lecture.
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behind closed doors

Meaning
in private; secretly
Example
The deal was made **behind closed doors**.
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Sail through something

Meaning
To do something easily or successfully.
Example
She **sailed through** her exams with top marks.
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new kid on the block

Meaning
someone new to a place or situation
Example
He’s the **new kid on the block** in the company.
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apple of someone’s eye

Meaning
someone very precious or loved
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
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fly off the handle

Meaning
to react in a very angry way without thinking
Example
He **flew off the handle** when someone scratched his new car.
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ease onto

Meaning
to move gently onto something
Example
Please **ease onto** the ramp to avoid jolts.
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have a whale of a time

Meaning
to have an extremely enjoyable time
Example
We **had a whale of a time** at the beach party.
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lightning fast

Meaning
extremely fast
Example
She replied **lightning fast** to the email.
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in one’s element

Meaning
doing something one is good at or enjoys
Example
He’s **in his element** when he’s cooking for friends.
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book someone

Meaning
to officially charge someone with a crime
Example
The police **booked** him for theft.
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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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play a cameo

Meaning
to make a brief appearance in a film
Example
The director himself **played a cameo** in the movie.
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keep your word

Meaning
to honor a promise or commitment
Example
You must always **keep your word** if you want to gain trust.
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light years ahead

Meaning
far more advanced than others
Example
This new smartphone is **light years ahead** of its competitors.
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life in the fast lane

Meaning
a lifestyle full of excitement, activity, and sometimes risk
Example
He enjoys **life in the fast lane** with parties and travel.
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to hit it off

Meaning
to quickly become good friends
Example
We **hit it off** the moment we met.
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Through the lens

Meaning
From a particular perspective or point of view
Example
We need to see this issue **through the lens** of equality.
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A nest egg

Meaning
A sum of money saved for the future or retirement.
Example
He built up a **nest egg** for his children's education.
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break your back

Meaning
to work very hard to achieve something
Example
He’s been **breaking his back** to support his family.
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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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run out of time

Meaning
to have no more time available to complete something
Example
We **ran out of time** before finishing the project.
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cold fish

Meaning
a person who is unemotional or lacks warmth
Example
He’s such a **cold fish**; he never shows his feelings.
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a spark of genius

Meaning
a sudden and brilliant idea
Example
Her **spark of genius** helped us solve the problem quickly.
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build castles in the air

Meaning
to make unrealistic plans or dreams
Example
He’s always **building castles in the air** instead of acting.
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laid-back

Meaning
calm, relaxed, and not easily upset
Example
He’s a very **laid-back** person who rarely gets angry.
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bend over backwards

Meaning
to make a great effort to help or please someone
Example
She **bent over backwards** to make the event successful.
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rack your brains

Meaning
to think very hard about something
Example
I had to **rack my brains** to remember her name.