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hit the road running

Meaning
to start something quickly and energetically
Example
We **hit the road running** as soon as the bus arrived.
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lost for words

Meaning
unable to speak because of surprise or shock
Example
I was **lost for words** when I saw the results.
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cry one’s heart out

Meaning
to cry very hard due to sadness
Example
She **cried her heart out** after the breakup.
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a fair trial

Meaning
a trial where all sides are treated equally and justly
Example
The defendant demanded **a fair trial** to prove his innocence.
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mutton dressed as lamb

Meaning
an older person trying to look younger
Example
People laughed when she wore teenage clothes — they said she was **mutton dressed as lamb**.
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spill your guts

Meaning
to tell someone all your private feelings or secrets
Example
After a few drinks, he started to **spill his guts** about his failed marriage.
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walking on eggshells

Meaning
being very careful not to upset someone
Example
I feel like I am **walking on eggshells** around my boss.
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shop till you drop

Meaning
to go shopping for a long time until you are tired
Example
My sister loves to **shop till she drops** during sales.
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throw your weight around

Meaning
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
Example
He likes to **throw his weight around** in meetings.
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lock and key

Meaning
completely secured or protected
Example
All confidential data is kept under **lock and key**.
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come crashing down

Meaning
to suddenly fail or collapse
Example
Their plans **came crashing down** after the crisis.
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to make the grade

Meaning
to meet the required standard
Example
He didn’t **make the grade** in the final exam.
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cold call

Meaning
to contact a potential customer without prior introduction
Example
He spent all morning making **cold calls** to new clients.
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live up to expectations

Meaning
to fulfill what is expected of you
Example
He worked hard to **live up to expectations**.
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act out

Meaning
to perform or express emotions through actions
Example
Children often **act out** their frustrations.
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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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things are looking up

Meaning
the situation is improving
Example
After a tough year, **things are looking up** for our business.
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the tide has turned

Meaning
a situation has started to change in your favor
Example
After months of bad luck, **the tide has turned** for our team.
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blind justice

Meaning
justice that is impartial and not influenced by external factors
Example
**Blind justice** treats everyone the same, regardless of wealth or status.
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head to head

Meaning
to be in direct competition or disagreement
Example
The two leaders went **head to head** in the debate.
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a smoke-filled room

Meaning
a place where powerful people make secret political decisions
Example
The policy was decided in **a smoke-filled room**, not in public.
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blow hot and cold

Meaning
to keep changing your attitude or mood
Example
He’s **blowing hot and cold** about the new project.
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do the right thing by someone

Meaning
to treat someone fairly and with respect
Example
It's important to always **do the right thing by your colleagues**.
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on the fence

Meaning
undecided or unsure about something
Example
She’s still **on the fence** about moving abroad.
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crack down on

Meaning
to take strict action to stop something
Example
The city plans to **crack down on** illegal parking downtown.
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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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out of bandwidth

Meaning
too busy or overwhelmed to handle more tasks
Example
I’m **out of bandwidth** today, can we talk tomorrow?
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talk down to someone

Meaning
to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
He always **talks down to** his coworkers, which is rude.
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check over

Meaning
to examine something carefully for mistakes
Example
Let’s **check over** the draft before sending it.
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bright spark

Meaning
a very clever or talented person
Example
The new intern is a real **bright spark** with great ideas.
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from my point of view

Meaning
considering something from one's own perspective
Example
**From my point of view**, the plan makes sense.
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hit the ceiling

Meaning
to reach the highest possible level or price
Example
The stock prices **hit the ceiling** after the merger news.
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Out of fashion

Meaning
No longer trendy or popular
Example
Those jeans went **out of fashion** years ago.
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keep up with the times

Meaning
to stay updated or adapt to modern trends
Example
In the fast-moving tech industry, companies must **keep up with the times**.
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The devil is in the details

Meaning
Small details are often the most important or problematic.
Example
The overall concept was great, but **the devil is in the details**.
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data-driven

Meaning
based on or influenced by data
Example
We make **data-driven** decisions to ensure the best outcome.
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strike a bargain

Meaning
to reach an agreement or deal
Example
After some discussion, they **struck a bargain** that suited both parties.
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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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double-edged sword

Meaning
something that has both positive and negative consequences
Example
AI surveillance is a **double-edged sword** for security and privacy.
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It’s not over till it’s over

Meaning
Don’t lose hope until the end.
Example
**It’s not over till it’s over**, we can still win this game.
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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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top dog

Meaning
the most important or powerful person
Example
He’s the **top dog** in the company.
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weather the storm

Meaning
to survive a difficult situation
Example
Our company managed to **weather the storm** during the crisis.
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circle back

Meaning
to return to a topic or task later
Example
Let's **circle back** to this issue after lunch.
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save for a rainy day

Meaning
to save money for future emergencies
Example
You should **save for a rainy day**.
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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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As old as the hills

Meaning
Very old or ancient
Example
That legend is **as old as the hills**.
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by trial and error

Meaning
learning by experimenting and correcting mistakes
Example
We developed the best method **by trial and error**.
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Put your trust in someone

Meaning
To believe in someone's honesty or ability
Example
I chose to **put my trust in her**, and she didn't disappoint me.
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a happy camper

Meaning
a person who is content and satisfied with life
Example
After getting the job, he’s been **a happy camper**.
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to put it bluntly

Meaning
to express an opinion in a direct and straightforward way
Example
**To put it bluntly**, you were wrong.
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Speak the truth

Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
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backdoor access

Meaning
a secret or unauthorized way to access a system or information
Example
Hackers found a **backdoor access** to the company’s database.
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on cue

Meaning
exactly at the right moment
Example
The dog barked **on cue** when the actor opened the door.
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robotic precision

Meaning
extremely accurate and consistent performance
Example
She performs her tasks with **robotic precision**.
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forty winks

Meaning
a short nap or brief sleep
Example
He likes to take **forty winks** after work.
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strength in numbers

Meaning
greater power comes from a larger group
Example
We can win this battle if we stick together, there's **strength in numbers**.
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don't sweat the small stuff

Meaning
don’t worry about minor or unimportant things
Example
It’s just a little mistake, **don’t sweat the small stuff**.
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at peace with oneself

Meaning
feeling calm and accepting of oneself
Example
She felt **at peace with herself** after making the decision.
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feel like a million bucks

Meaning
to feel extremely good or happy
Example
After a great workout, I always **feel like a million bucks**.
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lend a hand

Meaning
to help someone with something
Example
Can you **lend a hand** with these boxes?
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if you ask me

Meaning
used when giving a personal opinion, often without being asked
Example
**If you ask me**, they made a bad decision.
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to keep one's chin up

Meaning
to stay positive and hopeful in a difficult situation
Example
Even though she lost the game, she managed to **keep her chin up** and stayed positive.
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burst with happiness

Meaning
to be full of great joy or excitement
Example
The parents **burst with happiness** when they saw their newborn baby.
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create buzz

Meaning
to generate excitement and talk about a product or event
Example
The teaser video helped **create buzz** before the product launch.
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Straight shooter

Meaning
A person who is honest and direct.
Example
You can trust him; he’s a **straight shooter**.
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keep the home fires burning

Meaning
to maintain a happy home while others are away
Example
While her husband was abroad, she **kept the home fires burning**.
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keep your head up

Meaning
to remain confident and strong during hardships
Example
**Keep your head up**, better days are coming.
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prodigal son

Meaning
a person who leaves home and returns repentant after wasting wealth or opportunities
Example
After years abroad, he returned home like **the prodigal son**.
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a rock in a hard place

Meaning
to be in a very difficult or challenging situation
Example
He found himself **a rock in a hard place** when he had to choose between two difficult options.
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take the scenic route

Meaning
to choose a longer or more beautiful way to travel
Example
Let’s **take the scenic route** through the mountains.
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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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tear one’s hair out

Meaning
to be extremely worried or upset
Example
She was **tearing her hair out** trying to find her lost keys.
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steam coming out of your ears

Meaning
to look or feel extremely angry
Example
He had **steam coming out of his ears** after the argument.
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fun and games

Meaning
enjoyable activities; playful behavior
Example
It’s not all **fun and games** when organizing a big event.
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carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders

Meaning
to feel responsible for many problems or duties
Example
She always **carries the weight of the world on her shoulders**, even when it's not her fault.
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level up

Meaning
to improve or advance to a higher level
Example
With his hard work, he has been able to **level up** in his career.
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rise and fall

Meaning
the success and failure of someone or something over time
Example
The documentary shows the **rise and fall** of the Roman Empire.
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spill the tea

Meaning
to share gossip or secrets
Example
Come on, **spill the tea** - what happened at the party?
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filter through

Meaning
to spread gradually among people
Example
News of the promotion quickly **filtered through** the office.
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Jump in at the deep end

Meaning
to take on a difficult task without preparation
Example
I had to **jump in at the deep end** when I started my new job.
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talk someone into

Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** joining the event.
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blow your own trumpet

Meaning
to boast or brag about your achievements
Example
He never stops **blowing his own trumpet** about his success.
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school of thought

Meaning
a particular way of thinking or set of ideas
Example
There’s a **school of thought** that believes learning by doing is best.
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simmer down

Meaning
to become calmer after being angry or excited
Example
Give him a few minutes to **simmer down** before you talk to him.
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light up someone’s day

Meaning
to make someone happy
Example
Your kind words **lighted up my day**.
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open channels of communication

Meaning
to establish dialogue or discussion
Example
They tried to **open channels of communication** with the neighboring country.
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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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break the problem down

Meaning
to divide a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts
Example
Let's **break the problem down** into smaller steps.
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lean into

Meaning
to embrace and actively engage with something
Example
She decided to **lean into** the new role and learn quickly.
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roll with the punches

Meaning
to adapt to difficulties and keep going
Example
Life throws challenges, so we must **roll with the punches**.
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beyond one’s grasp

Meaning
too difficult to understand or achieve
Example
Quantum physics is **beyond my grasp** right now.
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masterpiece in the making

Meaning
something developing into something great
Example
Her latest project looks like **a masterpiece in the making**.
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When there’s life, there’s hope

Meaning
As long as you are alive, there is a chance for improvement.
Example
Don’t give up—**when there’s life, there’s hope**.
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iron fist in a velvet glove

Meaning
a gentle outward appearance hiding strong control
Example
Her leadership style is an **iron fist in a velvet glove**.
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call it quits

Meaning
to stop or end something
Example
After working for hours, they decided to **call it quits** for the day.
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turn the other cheek

Meaning
to ignore insults or avoid taking revenge
Example
He chose to **turn the other cheek** instead of fighting back.
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Wait for the dust to settle

Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
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mend fences

Meaning
to repair a damaged relationship
Example
She called her friend to **mend fences** after their disagreement.
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brave the storm

Meaning
to face great difficulties with courage
Example
They **braved the storm** to rescue the stranded people.
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Don’t lose heart

Meaning
Don’t become discouraged.
Example
Even if you fail once, **don’t lose heart**.
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bring the curtain down

Meaning
to end something; to finish a performance or event
Example
The concert **brought the curtain down** on the music festival.
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rant and rave

Meaning
to shout and complain loudly
Example
He was **ranting and raving** about the bad service.
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write off

Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant or not worth considering
Example
Don’t **write off** his idea; it might actually work.
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paint yourself into a corner

Meaning
to put yourself in a difficult situation with no easy way out
Example
By making so many promises, he **painted himself into a corner**.
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see the light

Meaning
to finally understand or accept the truth or a new idea
Example
After years of denial, he finally **saw the light**.
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new blood

Meaning
new people who bring fresh ideas
Example
The company needs **new blood** to stay competitive.
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driving innovation

Meaning
leading or inspiring new and creative ideas.
Example
The startup is **driving innovation** in renewable energy solutions.
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open to abuse

Meaning
liable to be misused or exploited
Example
Facial recognition technology is **open to abuse** if not regulated.
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snap out of it

Meaning
to stop being upset and start feeling better
Example
You need to **snap out of it** and start thinking positively.
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beat the algorithm

Meaning
to find a way to outsmart or bypass a system's logic
Example
Marketers always try to **beat the algorithm** for better reach.
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feel good about yourself

Meaning
to have positive feelings about who you are or what you do
Example
Doing something kind makes you **feel good about yourself**.
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break the clutter

Meaning
to stand out in a crowded or competitive market
Example
A good tagline can help a brand **break the clutter**.
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see red

Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He **saw red** when his computer crashed again.
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in beta

Meaning
in the testing phase before final release
Example
The app is still **in beta**, so expect some bugs.
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spill the beans

Meaning
to reveal a secret
Example
She accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
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leave a carbon footprint

Meaning
to cause pollution or environmental impact through daily activities
Example
Flying frequently can **leave a large carbon footprint**.
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shoulder the responsibility

Meaning
to accept or take on a responsibility
Example
He was ready to **shoulder the responsibility** of leading the project.
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reach common ground

Meaning
to find shared interests or agreement between parties
Example
After a long discussion, they **reached common ground**.
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the doctor ordered

Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
After a long day, a cup of coffee was just **what the doctor ordered**.
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climb the corporate ladder

Meaning
to advance in one’s career or position in a company
Example
He worked hard to **climb the corporate ladder**.