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Put your trust in God

Meaning
To rely on faith in God to guide or help you.
Example
In difficult times, she chooses to **put her trust in God**.
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take sides

Meaning
to support one person or group in an argument
Example
It’s hard not to **take sides** when your friends are arguing.
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dollar for dollar

Meaning
an exact or equivalent match in value or amount
Example
The government promised a **dollar for dollar** match for all donations.
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give credit where it's due

Meaning
to acknowledge someone's contribution or effort
Example
Let's **give credit where it's due** and thank the team.
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chill out

Meaning
to relax and stop being angry or nervous
Example
You need to **chill out** and enjoy the weekend.
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drop someone a line

Meaning
to contact someone by writing or message
Example
Please **drop me a line** when you arrive.
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cut someone down to size

Meaning
to criticize someone to make them feel less important
Example
The manager **cut him down to size** after he bragged too much.
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shoulder the burden

Meaning
to take responsibility for something difficult or unpleasant
Example
She had to **shoulder the burden** of caring for her family.
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law of the jungle

Meaning
survival of the strongest; lack of order or law
Example
In war, the **law of the jungle** often applies.
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brush aside

Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant
Example
Management **brushed aside** the rumors during the briefing.
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A seat at the table

Meaning
To have an opportunity to be part of decision-making or important discussions.
Example
She fought for years to earn **a seat at the table** in the boardroom.
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to learn the ropes

Meaning
to learn how to do something, especially a job
Example
She is new here, but she is quickly **learning the ropes**.
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gear up

Meaning
to prepare energetically for something
Example
The team is **gearing up** for the product launch next week.
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to pull strings

Meaning
to use one's influence or connections to get things done
Example
She managed to **pull strings** to get the bill passed in Congress.
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going viral

Meaning
to become very popular very quickly on the internet or social media
Example
The video of the cat dancing has **gone viral** and everyone is talking about it.
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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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tap into

Meaning
to make use of a resource or ability
Example
The startup hopes to **tap into** a new audience through social media.
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keep your eye on the ball

Meaning
to stay focused on your goal
Example
If you **keep your eye on the ball**, you’ll succeed.
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spin-off

Meaning
a product or show that results from another existing one
Example
The successful TV show led to a **spin-off** featuring the same characters.
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keep up with the Joneses

Meaning
to try to match your neighbors or peers in wealth or possessions
Example
Many people go into debt trying to **keep up with the Joneses**.
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take five

Meaning
to take a short break
Example
Let's **take five** before continuing the meeting.
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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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the spark of an idea

Meaning
the beginning of a new idea or thought
Example
That comment gave me **the spark of an idea**.
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to throw one's hat into the ring

Meaning
to announce one’s candidacy or intention to compete in something
Example
He decided to **throw his hat into the ring** and run for mayor.
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a catnap

Meaning
a short, light sleep
Example
I took **a catnap** after lunch.
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there’s always tomorrow

Meaning
you’ll have another chance in the future
Example
Don’t be sad about today’s failure — **there’s always tomorrow**.
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chase your dreams

Meaning
to actively try to achieve your ambitions
Example
You should always **chase your dreams** no matter how hard it seems.
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drop the ball

Meaning
to make a mistake or fail to do something important
Example
I really **dropped the ball** by forgetting to send that important email.
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keep something to yourself

Meaning
not tell anyone about something
Example
Please **keep it to yourself** until we’re ready to announce.
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block out

Meaning
to ignore distractions or unpleasant thoughts
Example
She tried to **block out** the noise and continue working.
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place your confidence in

Meaning
to trust or rely on someone or something
Example
He **placed his confidence in** the team.
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pass sentence

Meaning
to announce a punishment in court
Example
The judge will **pass sentence** next week.
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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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burst with ideas

Meaning
to have many creative ideas at once
Example
After watching the film, he was **bursting with ideas** for his next project.
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a meeting of minds

Meaning
a situation where people agree or have a shared understanding
Example
The agreement was the result of a real **meeting of minds**.
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on the house

Meaning
free of charge; paid for by the establishment
Example
The drinks were **on the house** tonight.
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take a rain check

Meaning
to decline an offer but suggest doing it another time
Example
Can I **take a rain check** on dinner? I am busy tonight.
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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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smooth over

Meaning
to make a problem seem less serious
Example
We need to **smooth over** the miscommunication with a quick call.
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soft spot for someone

Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
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buckle down

Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
If you want to pass the exam, you’d better **buckle down** and study.
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We’re of one mind

Meaning
To share the same opinion
Example
**We’re of one mind** about this decision.
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data-driven decisions

Meaning
decisions made based on factual data rather than assumptions
Example
AI encourages organizations to make **data-driven decisions**.
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heartbroken

Meaning
very sad and emotionally hurt
Example
He was **heartbroken** when his pet died.
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get on the same page

Meaning
to agree on something or understand something in the same way
Example
Before starting the project, we need to **get on the same page** about the goals.
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play on someone's emotions

Meaning
to influence someone by appealing to their feelings
Example
The ad tries to **play on people's emotions** to sell products.
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judge, jury, and executioner

Meaning
to control all parts of judging and punishing someone
Example
He acted as **judge, jury, and executioner** in the matter.
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for what it’s worth

Meaning
used to introduce an opinion that may or may not be useful
Example
**For what it’s worth**, I think you did the right thing.
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stormy relationship

Meaning
a relationship full of arguments and conflicts
Example
They had a **stormy relationship** for many years.
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fall on one's shoulders

Meaning
to be responsible for something difficult or unpleasant
Example
The task of organizing the event **fell on her shoulders**.
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No comment

Meaning
Refusing to answer a question
Example
The spokesperson simply said **no comment** to all questions.
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a step in the right direction

Meaning
a small action that leads to progress towards a goal
Example
Completing the first phase of the project is definitely **a step in the right direction**.
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get along with

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

Meaning
to die (informal)
Example
He finally **kicked the bucket** after a long illness.
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Photo finish

Meaning
A very close competition
Example
The race ended in a **photo finish**.
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get a good deal

Meaning
to buy something at a low price; to make a bargain
Example
I **got a good deal** on this phone online.
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Break with tradition

Meaning
To do something in a different way from what is usually done
Example
The couple decided to **break with tradition** and have a small wedding on the beach.
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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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the black sheep

Meaning
a person who is a disgrace to their family or group
Example
He’s **the black sheep** of the family.
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too big to fail

Meaning
a company or institution that is so important that it is unlikely to fail
Example
Many financial institutions were considered **too big to fail** during the 2008 financial crisis.
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put on the map

Meaning
to make something or someone famous or well-known
Example
The viral campaign **put the brand on the map**.
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to weigh the pros and cons

Meaning
to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of something
Example
Before making a final decision, it's important to **weigh the pros and cons**.
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at the crossroads

Meaning
facing a decision or choice
Example
I’m **at the crossroads** in my career right now.
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line up for

Meaning
to queue in anticipation of something
Example
Fans will **line up for** tickets at dawn.
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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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pass the buck

Meaning
to shift responsibility to someone else.
Example
Don’t **pass the buck**; you need to take ownership of your actions.
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lose your cool

Meaning
to become angry or impatient
Example
Don’t **lose your cool**; the situation will get better.
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a fresh start

Meaning
a new beginning after difficulties or mistakes
Example
After the breakup, she wanted **a fresh start**.
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put your faith in the hands of

Meaning
to trust someone with something important
Example
She decided to **put her faith in the hands of** her lawyer for the case.
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penny stock

Meaning
a very low-priced, high-risk stock
Example
He made a fortune trading **penny stocks**.
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fingers crossed

Meaning
hoping for good luck or a good result
Example
I have my **fingers crossed** for your exam results.
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to take a turn for the worse

Meaning
to become worse or decline in health
Example
His condition **took a turn for the worse** last night.
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deep learning dive

Meaning
to study or explore something in great depth
Example
He took a **deep learning dive** into neural networks last month.
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firewall

Meaning
A security system designed to protect a network from unauthorized access.
Example
The company installed a **firewall** to protect sensitive data from cyber attacks.
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get a move on

Meaning
to hurry up or move faster
Example
**Get a move on**, or we’ll miss the train!
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kingmaker

Meaning
a person who has great influence in deciding who will hold power
Example
The media mogul became a **kingmaker** in national politics.
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roll with laughter

Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably
Example
The comedian made the whole audience **roll with laughter**.
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free as a bird

Meaning
completely free; without restrictions
Example
After leaving his job, he felt **free as a bird**.
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speaking for myself

Meaning
stating one’s personal opinion only, not others’
Example
**Speaking for myself**, I think we should wait.
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swear on one’s life

Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I **swear on my life**, I didn’t do it!
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fed up with

Meaning
tired or annoyed with something
Example
I'm **fed up with** doing the same thing every day.
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hit the dance floor

Meaning
to start dancing, especially at a party
Example
Let’s **hit the dance floor** and show our moves!
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stab someone in the back

Meaning
to betray someone who trusts you
Example
I can’t believe he **stabbed me in the back** after all I did for him.
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heart of gold

Meaning
a very kind and generous person
Example
My grandmother has a **heart of gold**.
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golden opportunity

Meaning
a very good chance; rare opportunity
Example
This is a **golden opportunity** to show your talent.
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Put one's nose to the grindstone

Meaning
To focus on hard work and continuous effort.
Example
She really had to **put her nose to the grindstone** to get the promotion.
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nitpick

Meaning
to find small, unimportant faults in something
Example
Stop **nitpicking** every little mistake I make!
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talk someone's ear off

Meaning
to talk too much and for a long time
Example
She **talked my ear off** about her new job.
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take the law into your own hands

Meaning
to punish someone without legal authority
Example
Citizens should not **take the law into their own hands**.
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gear up to

Meaning
to prepare energetically to do something
Example
We’re **gearing up to** launch the app next month.
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the political hot potato

Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to handle
Example
Corruption has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
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go in one ear and out the other

Meaning
to hear something but quickly forget it
Example
Whatever I tell him **goes in one ear and out the other**.
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strike while the iron is hot

Meaning
to take advantage of an opportunity immediately
Example
The market conditions are perfect, so we need to **strike while the iron is hot**.
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black box problem

Meaning
a situation where the internal workings of an AI system are not transparent or understood
Example
The biggest challenge in deep learning is the **black box problem**.
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nose around

Meaning
to search for information in a curious way
Example
Reporters began to **nose around** after the leak.
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no strings attached

Meaning
with no special conditions or restrictions
Example
They offered me a free trial with **no strings attached**.
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bad luck

Meaning
unfortunate or unlucky situation
Example
It’s just **bad luck** that it rained on our picnic day.
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on the right side of the law

Meaning
acting legally; not breaking any laws
Example
He wants to stay **on the right side of the law**.
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back into

Meaning
to move backwards into something unintentionally
Example
I nearly **backed into** the recycling bin while parking.
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start from scratch

Meaning
to begin again without any advantage or preparation
Example
They lost everything and had to **start from scratch**.
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size up

Meaning
to quickly assess someone or something
Example
She walked into the room and instantly **sized up** the situation.
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play hardball

Meaning
to be firm and tough in negotiation
Example
He decided to **play hardball** during the contract talks.
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to put two and two together

Meaning
to figure something out from the facts
Example
She didn’t tell me directly, but I **put two and two together**.
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bookend something

Meaning
to mark the beginning and end of something
Example
Her career was **bookended** by two great performances.
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bite the bullet

Meaning
to decide to do something difficult or unpleasant that one has been putting off or hesitating about
Example
I decided to **bite the bullet** and finish my homework.
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Catch on

Meaning
To begin to understand something.
Example
It took him a while to **catch on** to the new rules.
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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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behind closed doors

Meaning
in private; secretly
Example
The deal was made **behind closed doors**.
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under the weather

Meaning
feeling ill or unwell
Example
I didn’t go to work because I felt **under the weather**.
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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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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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draw a line in the sand

Meaning
to set a firm boundary or make a limit clear
Example
The prime minister **drew a line in the sand** regarding national security.
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fake news

Meaning
false or misleading information presented as news
Example
Be careful not to believe in **fake news** spread on social media.
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visionary leader

Meaning
a leader with a clear vision for the future
Example
Steve Jobs was considered a **visionary leader** for his innovative ideas.
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draw on

Meaning
to use something as a resource
Example
We’ll **draw on** last year’s data for the report.
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runs in the family

Meaning
a trait or quality common among family members
Example
Musical talent **runs in the family**.
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Pull one’s weight

Meaning
To do your fair share of work.
Example
If everyone **pulls their weight**, the job will be done quickly.
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take no prisoners

Meaning
to be ruthless or extremely determined in achieving something
Example
Our sales team **takes no prisoners** when it comes to competition.
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be comfortable in your own skin

Meaning
to be confident and happy with who you are
Example
It took years for her to **be comfortable in her own skin**.
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in the trenches

Meaning
to be deeply involved in hard work or challenging situations
Example
She’s **in the trenches** with the rest of the team, solving problems every day.
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pull rank

Meaning
to use one's authority to gain an advantage
Example
He **pulled rank** to get the last seat on the plane.