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phrasal-verb

open eyes to

Meaning
to make someone realize or become aware of something important
Example
The film **opened people’s eyes to** the struggles of the poor.
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open up to someone

Meaning
to share personal feelings or problems with someone you trust
Example
He finally **opened up to** his friend about what he had been going through.
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open up to change

Meaning
to become willing to accept new ideas or practices
Example
Societies progress when people **open up to change**.
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off the beaten path

Meaning
doing something unusual or original
Example
Her ideas are always **off the beaten path**.
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on the tip of one's tongue

Meaning
when you can almost remember something but not quite
Example
His name is **on the tip of my tongue**, but I can’t recall it.
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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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opt in

Meaning
to choose to participate
Example
Employees can **opt in** to the wellness program.
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overflow with

Meaning
to have a large amount of positive feeling or emotion
Example
The parents were **overflowing with** pride at their son’s success.
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on the front line

Meaning
directly involved in the most active or dangerous part of something
Example
Doctors were **on the front line** during the pandemic.
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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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open the heart to

Meaning
to express your honest emotions to someone
Example
He finally **opened his heart to** his parents.
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old flame

Meaning
a person one had a romantic relationship with in the past
Example
He met his **old flame** at the reunion.
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open up to courage

Meaning
to allow bravery and confidence to enter one’s mind
Example
She slowly **opened up to courage** after years of doubt.
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out of the box

Meaning
creative and different from usual ideas
Example
Her **out of the box** marketing strategy increased sales rapidly.
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on the grapevine

Meaning
to hear gossip or rumor indirectly
Example
I heard **on the grapevine** that they’re getting divorced.
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on good terms with

Meaning
having a friendly and positive relationship with someone
Example
She’s **on good terms with** her ex-husband for the kids’ sake.
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on the warpath

Meaning
very angry and likely to argue or fight
Example
She was **on the warpath** after hearing the bad news.
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Old hat

Meaning
Something that is outdated or no longer interesting
Example
That style is **old hat** now—no one wears it anymore.
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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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open up new perspectives

Meaning
to help someone see things in a new or different way
Example
Traveling to different countries can **open up new perspectives** on life.
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out of bounds

Meaning
not allowed or beyond acceptable limits
Example
His rude comment was **out of bounds**.
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On the record

Meaning
Officially stated and reportable
Example
She made her statement **on the record** during the interview.
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open up to ideas

Meaning
to be receptive to new and different ideas
Example
We should **open up to ideas** from junior staff as well.
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out with the old, in with the new

Meaning
to replace old things or ideas with new ones
Example
It's time for **out with the old, in with the new**.
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own up to something

Meaning
to admit or confess responsibility for something
Example
You should **own up to your mistakes** instead of blaming others.
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out of one’s comfort zone

Meaning
doing something unfamiliar or challenging
Example
She stepped **out of her comfort zone** to take a new job.
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offbeat

Meaning
unusual; different from the norm
Example
His **offbeat** sense of humor makes everyone laugh.
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open yourself up to

Meaning
to allow yourself to express feelings or be vulnerable
Example
He learned to **open himself up to** love again.
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open up to trade

Meaning
to start allowing international trade or economic exchange
Example
Many developing nations are trying to **open up to trade** to attract foreign investment.
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out of sorts

Meaning
feeling slightly unwell or upset
Example
He’s been **out of sorts** since he caught that cold.
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on the same page

Meaning
to agree or have the same understanding about something
Example
Before we continue, let’s make sure we’re **on the same page**.
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on solid ground

Meaning
in a safe or stable situation
Example
After months of hard work, the company is now **on solid ground**.
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open with

Meaning
to begin something by doing or saying something specific
Example
He **opened with** a personal story to connect with the audience.
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Open book

Meaning
Someone who is easy to understand or transparent.
Example
She’s an **open book**; you always know what she’s thinking.
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on shaky ground

Meaning
in an uncertain or unstable situation
Example
His business is **on shaky ground** after the market crash.
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on trial

Meaning
being tested or judged
Example
The company is **on trial** for violating privacy laws.
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out of your league

Meaning
too good or powerful to compete with
Example
That company is **out of our league** in terms of resources.
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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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own up to your mistakes

Meaning
to admit that you have done something wrong
Example
It takes courage to **own up to your mistakes**.
phrasal-verb

open communication with

Meaning
to establish an honest and transparent exchange of thoughts and feelings
Example
Couples should **open communication with** each other to avoid misunderstandings.
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open up emotionally

Meaning
to allow others to see your feelings or emotional state
Example
He started to **open up emotionally** after therapy.
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Open-minded

Meaning
Willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
Example
A good therapist must be **open-minded**.
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on your last legs

Meaning
completely exhausted or near collapse
Example
After working 18 hours straight, I was **on my last legs**.
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on the ball

Meaning
alert, smart, and quick to react
Example
You need to be **on the ball** to handle this job.
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On the breadline

Meaning
Living in poverty or with very little money.
Example
After losing his job, he was almost **on the breadline**.
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open the lines of communication

Meaning
to start talking again after a period of silence
Example
She wanted to **open the lines of communication** with her best friend again.
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opt against

Meaning
to decide not to choose a particular option
Example
After considering the risks, the company **opted against** the merger.
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open out with

Meaning
to start being honest and expressive with someone about emotions
Example
She **opened out with** her husband about her anxiety.
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over it

Meaning
no longer interested or affected by something
Example
I'm totally **over it** now.
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open with gratitude

Meaning
to start a conversation or message by expressing thanks
Example
She **opened with gratitude** before discussing the main issue.
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open up to

Meaning
to become more willing to accept or consider new ideas, cultures, or people
Example
As globalization spread, many countries began to **open up to** cultural exchange.
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on the sly

Meaning
secretly; in a sneaky way
Example
He met her **on the sly** without telling anyone.
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on one’s last legs

Meaning
to be near the end of one’s strength or life
Example
After the long hike, we were all **on our last legs**.
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open and shut case

Meaning
a case that is easily decided or obvious
Example
It was an **open and shut case** with clear evidence.
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on the horizon

Meaning
likely to happen soon
Example
A new product launch is **on the horizon**.
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Out of sight, out of mind

Meaning
People or things forgotten when not visible or present.
Example
After moving away, our friendship faded—**out of sight, out of mind**.
phrasal-verb

open out to

Meaning
to become more receptive or welcoming toward new cultures or experiences
Example
Traveling helped her **open out to** different perspectives.
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open out emotionally

Meaning
to start expressing feelings freely
Example
It took her months to **open out emotionally** after the breakup.
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On the clock

Meaning
Working, often with a strict time limit or deadline.
Example
I’m **on the clock** today, so I can’t waste any time.
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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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on the go

Meaning
always busy or active; traveling a lot
Example
She's always **on the go** with her work trips.
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on the dot

Meaning
exactly on time; punctual
Example
The meeting started **on the dot** at 10 a.m.
phrasal-verb

offer help

Meaning
to volunteer to assist someone kindly
Example
It’s thoughtful to **offer help** when someone is struggling.
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open up to joy

Meaning
to allow yourself to feel happiness and positivity
Example
When you **open up to joy**, life becomes brighter.
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open out your heart

Meaning
to share your deep emotions honestly with someone
Example
He finally **opened out his heart** to his best friend.
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open doors for

Meaning
to create opportunities or possibilities for connection or collaboration
Example
Joining community events can **open doors for** meaningful relationships.
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open hearts to

Meaning
to show kindness and acceptance toward people of other cultures
Example
We should **open our hearts to** people who are different from us.
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open yourself to

Meaning
to allow yourself to experience emotions or connections
Example
He finally decided to **open himself to** love again.
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on one's shoulders

Meaning
having the responsibility or burden of something
Example
The success of the project is **on his shoulders**.
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on the rebound

Meaning
starting a new relationship soon after a breakup
Example
He started dating again **on the rebound**.
phrasal-verb

open your heart

Meaning
to become more emotionally available or loving
Example
She decided to **open her heart** to love again.
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on the rocks

Meaning
in trouble or likely to fail (especially a relationship or marriage)
Example
Their marriage is **on the rocks** after constant arguments.
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open up about kindness

Meaning
to speak honestly about acts of kindness or gratitude
Example
He finally **opened up about kindness** he received from strangers.
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once in a while

Meaning
sometimes, but not very often
Example
I enjoy eating out **once in a while**, but I prefer home-cooked meals.
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open up to challenges

Meaning
to be willing to face or accept difficult situations with confidence
Example
If you want to grow, you must **open up to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
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own up

Meaning
to admit or confess to something.
Example
He finally **owned up** to breaking the vase.
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open doors to

Meaning
to create opportunities for cultural connection or understanding
Example
Cultural exchange programs **open doors to** meaningful friendships worldwide.
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out like a light

Meaning
to fall asleep very quickly
Example
He was **out like a light** as soon as his head hit the pillow.
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out of shape

Meaning
to be unfit or unhealthy due to lack of exercise
Example
I’m so **out of shape** after sitting at a desk all day.
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once bitten, twice shy

Meaning
after an unpleasant experience, you are careful to avoid it happening again
Example
After losing money in the stock market, he became **once bitten, twice shy**.
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on the level

Meaning
honest and sincere; not trying to deceive
Example
You can trust her—she’s **on the level**.
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open up markets

Meaning
to make trade or business opportunities available; to remove barriers to trade
Example
The trade agreement helped **open up markets** for local exporters.
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off the air

Meaning
no longer being broadcasted
Example
The show went **off the air** after ten years.
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open around

Meaning
to act friendly and emotionally available with people nearby
Example
She always **opens around** people she trusts.
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open dialogue with

Meaning
to start conversations or discussions with another culture or group
Example
The organization aims to **open dialogue with** minority communities.
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open up to differences

Meaning
to accept and appreciate diversity
Example
Children should learn to **open up to differences** from an early age.
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open the floodgates

Meaning
to allow something to happen on a large scale; to trigger a chain reaction
Example
When the security flaw was leaked, it **opened the floodgates** for hackers worldwide.
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on the same playing field

Meaning
in the same conditions or with equal chances
Example
We’re now **on the same playing field** as our competitors.
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open up inside

Meaning
to become emotionally available to yourself and recognize your true emotions
Example
When he learned to **open up inside**, he finally stopped hiding his pain.
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on the rise

Meaning
increasing or growing in value or number
Example
Tech stocks are **on the rise** this quarter.
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overnight success

Meaning
a person or thing that becomes successful very quickly
Example
Her first song made her an **overnight success**.
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Out of one’s depth

Meaning
To be in a situation that is too difficult to understand or deal with.
Example
I felt **out of my depth** in that technical discussion.
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on cloud nine

Meaning
extremely happy; overjoyed
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after getting the job.
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over the hill

Meaning
past one's prime; no longer young or at peak performance
Example
Some people think turning forty means you’re **over the hill**, but that’s not true.
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on the run

Meaning
trying to avoid being caught by the police
Example
The suspect has been **on the run** for three days.
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on your own shoulders

Meaning
to be responsible for something yourself
Example
The success of this event rests **on your own shoulders**.
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off the top of my head

Meaning
without much thought or preparation
Example
Off the top of my head, I’d say we need more time.
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on the cutting edge

Meaning
at the forefront of innovation or technology
Example
The laboratory is **on the cutting edge** of artificial intelligence research.
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open up trade routes

Meaning
to create new paths for international exchange of goods
Example
They are negotiating to **open up trade routes** with neighboring countries.
idiom

Out of the frying pan and into the fire

Meaning
Going from a bad situation to an even worse one.
Example
Quitting that job put him **out of the frying pan and into the fire**.
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over the horizon

Meaning
something that is expected to happen soon
Example
A big change in the market may be **over the horizon**.
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own out of

Meaning
to stop being involved because of ethical concerns
Example
The company **owned out of** the project due to ethical issues.
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on the same wavelength

Meaning
to think in a similar way as someone else
Example
My best friend and I are always **on the same wavelength**.
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on the stand

Meaning
testifying as a witness in court
Example
She was nervous when she was **on the stand**.
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open onto

Meaning
to lead to a place or opportunity for connection
Example
This conversation could **open onto** a deeper understanding between us.
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on air

Meaning
broadcasting live; being aired on television or radio
Example
The radio show will be **on air** from 7 to 9 PM.
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out of your mind

Meaning
crazy or extremely worried
Example
You must be **out of your mind** to drive that fast!
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own your mistakes

Meaning
to take responsibility for what you did wrong.
Example
It’s important to **own your mistakes** and learn from them.
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on the stump

Meaning
to campaign for political office, especially by giving speeches in public
Example
The candidate has been **on the stump** for weeks, rallying support across the country.
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open up with

Meaning
to start a conversation by being honest or expressive about feelings
Example
He chose to **open up with** a personal story to make others feel comfortable.
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on fire

Meaning
performing very well; full of energy and success
Example
The sales team is **on fire** this month!
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own the mistake

Meaning
to take responsibility for doing something wrong
Example
A good leader knows how to **own the mistake** and learn from it.
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on thin ice

Meaning
in a risky or dangerous situation
Example
You are **on thin ice** with that behavior.
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out of left field

Meaning
something unexpected or surprising
Example
His question came **out of left field** and shocked everyone.
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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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outstanding in one’s field

Meaning
to be exceptionally good at one’s work
Example
She’s **outstanding in her field** as a scientist.
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on the beat

Meaning
a police officer's regular patrol route
Example
The officer was **on the beat** when he spotted the suspect.
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on top of the world

Meaning
to feel extremely happy and successful
Example
After winning the award, he felt **on top of the world**.
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on the money

Meaning
exactly correct or accurate
Example
His prediction about the stock was **on the money**.
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old friends are gold

Meaning
old friends are precious and valuable
Example
I always say, **old friends are gold**.
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old friend

Meaning
a friend you have known for a long time
Example
I met an **old friend** from college yesterday.