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keep away

Meaning
to stay at a distance; to avoid something or someone
Example
You should **keep away** from junk food if you want to stay healthy.
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rise from

Meaning
to recover or improve after a setback or loss
Example
She **rose from** her failures stronger than before.
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stick at

Meaning
to continue doing something with determination even when it is difficult
Example
If you **stick at** it, you will eventually see the results of your effort.
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to make a splash

Meaning
to attract a lot of attention or make a big impact
Example
Her new book **made a splash** in the literary world.
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Cook up a story

Meaning
To invent a false story.
Example
He **cooked up a story** to explain why he was late.
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boot loop

Meaning
to restart continuously due to a system error
Example
After the update, my phone got stuck in a **boot loop**.
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set aside time

Meaning
to reserve a specific amount of time for something important
Example
You should **set aside time** for personal reflection every day.
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do up like a dog’s dinner

Meaning
to dress or decorate in an exaggerated or showy way
Example
She was **done up like a dog’s dinner** for the party.
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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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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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still waters run deep

Meaning
quiet or calm people often have deep thoughts or emotions
Example
He may seem quiet, but remember, **still waters run deep**.
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build inner strength

Meaning
to develop mental and emotional toughness
Example
Meditation helps you **build inner strength** and calmness.
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family comes first

Meaning
family is the most important priority in life
Example
No matter how busy I get, **family comes first** for me.
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personally speaking

Meaning
expressing one’s own personal view
Example
**Personally speaking**, I prefer quiet places.
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space out

Meaning
to stop paying attention
Example
He tends to **space out** during long meetings.
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how do you do

Meaning
a formal greeting used when meeting someone for the first time
Example
**How do you do?** It’s a pleasure to meet you.
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find oneself

Meaning
to realize one’s identity, purpose, or situation
Example
After years of traveling, he finally **found himself**.
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shake off

Meaning
to get rid of something unpleasant
Example
She took a walk to **shake off** the stress.
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make your dreams come true

Meaning
to achieve what you have always wanted
Example
She worked hard to **make her dreams come true**.
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draw up

Meaning
to prepare an official document or plan
Example
The lawyer will **draw up** the agreement this afternoon.
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pat yourself on the back

Meaning
to praise yourself for doing something well
Example
You should **pat yourself on the back** for finishing that project.
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have words with someone

Meaning
to argue with someone verbally
Example
I **had words with** my boss about the new policy.
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on the bench

Meaning
serving as a judge in a court
Example
She spent 20 years **on the bench** before retiring.
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hand down to

Meaning
to pass something to someone of a later generation
Example
Grandma **handed this down to** me when I graduated.
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honor your commitments

Meaning
to fulfill promises and obligations
Example
You must always **honor your commitments**, no matter how difficult they are.
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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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play dirty

Meaning
to use unfair or dishonest methods to win
Example
Politicians often **play dirty** during elections.
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the tipping point

Meaning
the moment when a change becomes unstoppable
Example
Climate change has reached **the tipping point** for action.
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a long shot

Meaning
something that has a very small chance of success
Example
Winning the competition is **a long shot**, but we’ll try.
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carry yourself

Meaning
to behave in a confident and graceful way
Example
He knows how to **carry himself** with confidence in any situation.
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Born and bred

Meaning
Having lived all one’s life in a particular place and influenced by its culture
Example
She’s a Dhaka **born and bred** woman.
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butterflies in your stomach

Meaning
feeling nervous or anxious
Example
I always get **butterflies in my stomach** before a big presentation.
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scale up with

Meaning
to expand by adding extra resources
Example
They **scaled up with** extra analysts during the busy quarter.
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work towards improvement

Meaning
to make efforts to achieve progress or better results
Example
We must continuously **work towards improvement** in our processes.
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aim at

Meaning
to have a particular goal or purpose
Example
This research **aims at** improving online education quality.
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the lights are on but nobody’s home

Meaning
someone appears active but is not thinking clearly
Example
When the AI glitched, it was like **the lights were on but nobody’s home**.
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come out of one's shell

Meaning
to become more outgoing or confident
Example
She used to be shy, but now she has finally **come out of her shell**.
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a silver lining

Meaning
a positive aspect in a difficult situation
Example
Losing my job was tough, but the **silver lining** was that I found a better one.
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breathe through stress

Meaning
to manage tension or anxiety using breathing techniques
Example
When you feel pressure, **breathe through stress** slowly and deeply.
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calm down from

Meaning
to relax after being angry or upset
Example
It took her a few minutes to **calm down from** the argument.
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cold case

Meaning
a criminal case that has not been solved for a long time
Example
The detective reopened a **cold case** from 1999.
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win over voters

Meaning
to persuade people to support you or your ideas
Example
The candidate tried to **win over voters** with promises of reform.
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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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stay in

Meaning
to remain at home instead of going out
Example
We decided to **stay in** and watch a movie.
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caught off guard

Meaning
surprised or shocked by something unexpected
Example
She was **caught off guard** by the sudden question.
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wear down

Meaning
to gradually weaken someone or something
Example
Constant delays can **wear down** even the calmest client.
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One step at a time

Meaning
Handle tasks gradually and not all at once.
Example
Don't stress, just take **one step at a time**.
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cut away

Meaning
to remove part of something with a tool or knife
Example
The doctor **cut away** the damaged tissue.
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hold off

Meaning
to delay doing something
Example
Let’s **hold off** on finalizing the order until we confirm the budget.
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draw back

Meaning
to move away; to hesitate or retreat from a situation
Example
She **drew back** when she realized how dangerous it was.
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get behind

Meaning
to fall late in doing something
Example
I’ve **got behind** on my assignments this week.
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the rest is history

Meaning
used to say that everyone knows what happened next
Example
They met in college, fell in love, and **the rest is history**.
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To move mountains

Meaning
To achieve something very difficult or seemingly impossible.
Example
With determination, she can **move mountains**.
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look after yourself

Meaning
to take care of your own health or well-being
Example
Take some rest and **look after yourself** properly.
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to turn the tide

Meaning
to reverse the direction of events, especially to improve a difficult situation
Example
The new leadership has really **turned the tide** for the company’s performance.
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talk at cross purposes

Meaning
to misunderstand each other when talking about different things
Example
I think we’re **talking at cross purposes**—I meant next week, not this one.
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write down

Meaning
to record information on paper
Example
Please **write down** the maintenance request number.
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burst out laughing

Meaning
to suddenly start laughing loudly
Example
Everyone **burst out laughing** at his joke.
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by the way

Meaning
used to introduce a new topic or add extra information
Example
**By the way**, did you finish your project?
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let bygones be bygones

Meaning
to forget past disagreements and forgive each other
Example
They decided to **let bygones be bygones** and move forward.
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read up about

Meaning
to study or get information about something by reading
Example
Before visiting Japan, I **read up about** its culture and traditions.
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To break ground

Meaning
To begin a new project or initiative.
Example
The company is excited to **break ground** on their new office next month.
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follow up on leads

Meaning
to contact potential clients after an initial meeting or inquiry
Example
The sales team will **follow up on leads** from the international trade fair.
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doze off

Meaning
to fall asleep, especially unintentionally
Example
I often **doze off** while watching TV at night.
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pass away

Meaning
to die
Example
Her grandfather **passed away** peacefully last night.
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talk down worries

Meaning
to reduce anxious thoughts by speaking calmly
Example
We **talk down worries** together when a decision feels risky.
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take charge

Meaning
to take control or responsibility for something
Example
She decided to **take charge** of the project herself.
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beat oneself up over

Meaning
to blame or criticize oneself harshly for something that happened
Example
Don’t **beat yourself up over** something you can’t change.
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point out to

Meaning
to make someone aware of something specific
Example
Can you **point out to** me where the problem is?
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a tough decision to make

Meaning
a decision that is difficult to make because of the potential consequences
Example
Choosing between two job offers was **a tough decision to make**.
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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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draw off

Meaning
to remove or take liquid from a source
Example
They **drew off** some water from the tank for cleaning.
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light the way

Meaning
to inspire hope or positivity for others
Example
Her success will **light the way** for many others.
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match made in heaven

Meaning
a perfect romantic couple
Example
Everyone says they are a **match made in heaven**.
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AI-powered

Meaning
referring to systems or applications that use artificial intelligence to function
Example
The company launched an **AI-powered** assistant to help customers find products more easily.
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offstage

Meaning
outside of public attention or in private life
Example
He is very different **offstage** than he appears in his shows.
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let yourself heal

Meaning
to allow yourself time and space to recover emotionally
Example
It’s okay to rest and **let yourself heal** after a painful breakup.
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take time out

Meaning
to spend time resting away from work or pressure
Example
You should **take time out** to recharge and relax.
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pour out feelings

Meaning
to express your emotions freely and openly
Example
She **poured out her feelings** to her therapist.
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rise above fear

Meaning
to act bravely despite being afraid
Example
True courage means learning to **rise above fear**.
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change of guard

Meaning
a change in leadership or authority
Example
There has been a **change of guard** in the ruling party.
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live from hand to mouth

Meaning
to barely have enough money to survive
Example
Many laborers **live from hand to mouth** every day.
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aim higher

Meaning
to set more ambitious goals
Example
If you want to succeed, you must **aim higher**.
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call attention to

Meaning
to make people notice something good
Example
He **called attention to** the artist’s unique style.
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adapt within new environments

Meaning
to adjust yourself to new cultural surroundings or customs
Example
It takes time to **adapt within new environments**, but it’s worth it.
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save up for

Meaning
to collect money over time for a goal or purchase
Example
She’s **saving up for** a new laptop.
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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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know someone inside out

Meaning
to know someone very well
Example
I **know her inside out**; we’ve been friends for years.
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pull out of

Meaning
to withdraw from a project, agreement, or deal
Example
The country decided to **pull out of** the trade agreement.
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call in

Meaning
to phone a place, especially work; to ask for help from someone
Example
I had to **call in** sick this morning.
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lay out

Meaning
to arrange or explain something clearly
Example
He will **lay out** the budget during the meeting.
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to rise to the occasion

Meaning
to show the necessary ability when faced with a challenge
Example
When the team needed him most, he **rose to the occasion** and led them to victory.
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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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lie back

Meaning
to recline or rest in a relaxed position
Example
Just **lie back** and take a deep breath.
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get across to

Meaning
to make someone understand something clearly
Example
It’s hard to **get across to** customer service that the product is faulty.
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step up against

Meaning
to take action to oppose something unfair
Example
Neighbors **step up against** bullying when they see it online.
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fine-tune

Meaning
to make small adjustments to improve performance
Example
The team **fine-tuned** the design before the final launch.
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stay on task

Meaning
to continue focusing on what needs to be done
Example
Try to **stay on task** even when things get difficult.
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hear about

Meaning
to receive information and respond with appreciation or gratitude
Example
I was happy to **hear about** your help with the project—thank you!
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acknowledge with thanks

Meaning
to formally accept something and thank the giver
Example
We **acknowledge with thanks** the donation from our partners.
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clear your head

Meaning
to stop thinking about something for a while and relax
Example
After a stressful week, I like to take a walk to **clear my head**.
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butterflies in the stomach

Meaning
feeling nervous or excited
Example
I always get **butterflies in my stomach** before a date.
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slow up

Meaning
to move or act more slowly to reduce pressure or stress
Example
You should **slow up** before you burn out.
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make amends through action

Meaning
to repair harm by doing something helpful
Example
He **makes amends through action** by redoing the report correctly.
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pay it forward

Meaning
to do something kind for someone else after receiving kindness
Example
After receiving help from a stranger, he decided to **pay it forward** by helping someone in need.
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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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comfort with words

Meaning
to make someone feel better by speaking kindly
Example
He tried to **comfort her with words** after the loss.
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dig for facts

Meaning
to search carefully to discover true information
Example
Investigators **dig for facts** when a report seems unclear.
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let in peace

Meaning
to allow yourself a quiet moment away from distractions
Example
Give yourself time to **let in peace** after a stressful day.
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rebuild confidence

Meaning
to regain self-assurance after emotional setbacks
Example
He slowly **rebuilt confidence** after losing everything.
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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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fess up

Meaning
to confess or admit something embarrassing or wrong
Example
It’s time to **fess up** and tell the truth about what happened.
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tally costs up

Meaning
to add expenses together to get a total
Example
We **tally costs up** every Friday to stay under budget.
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hash it out

Meaning
to discuss a problem thoroughly to find a solution
Example
Let’s sit down and **hash it out** instead of fighting.
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own up to your mistakes

Meaning
to admit that you have done something wrong
Example
It takes courage to **own up to your mistakes**.
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roll back

Meaning
to reverse or reduce the effect of something
Example
The government decided to **roll back** the new data policy after criticism.
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carve your path

Meaning
to create your own way or direction in life or career
Example
He decided to **carve his path** instead of following others.
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turn the tables

Meaning
to reverse a situation and gain the upper hand
Example
They were losing, but managed to **turn the tables** in the final round.
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come forward

Meaning
to offer to help or take part in something
Example
Several team members **came forward** to volunteer for the new task.
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dance to

Meaning
to move your body in rhythm with the music
Example
We couldn’t resist **dancing to** that catchy song.
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a weak link

Meaning
the least reliable or secure part of a system or group
Example
One careless employee can be **a weak link** in the security chain.