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state of mind

Meaning
a person's emotional condition
Example
Your **state of mind** affects how you make decisions.
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sworn enemy turned friend

Meaning
someone who was once your enemy but is now a friend
Example
After years of rivalry, they became **sworn enemies turned friends**.
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the ball is rolling

Meaning
a process has started and is making progress
Example
Now that **the ball is rolling**, we need to keep working.
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miss the point

Meaning
to fail to understand the main idea
Example
You completely **missed the point** of my argument.
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sharp as a tack

Meaning
very intelligent or quick-thinking
Example
She's **sharp as a tack** and always has the best answers in class.
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cut and paste solution

Meaning
an easy or unoriginal fix; a copied approach
Example
That’s just a **cut and paste solution**, not a real fix.
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run a tight ship

Meaning
to manage an organization or group efficiently and strictly
Example
The manager **runs a tight ship**, and everyone follows the rules.
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rules are made to be broken

Meaning
sometimes it's okay to ignore rules
Example
He believes **rules are made to be broken**.
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news travels fast

Meaning
information spreads quickly
Example
In small towns, **news travels fast**.
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rule with an iron fist

Meaning
to control people very strictly and harshly
Example
The dictator **ruled with an iron fist** for twenty years.
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go with the flow

Meaning
to accept things as they come; not resist change
Example
Instead of worrying, just **go with the flow**.
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full of years

Meaning
having lived a long and fulfilling life
Example
He passed away **full of years** and surrounded by family.
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hook the customer

Meaning
to attract and keep a customer’s interest
Example
A good slogan can easily **hook the customer**.
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run circles around someone

Meaning
to be much better than someone at something
Example
She can **run circles around** anyone in the debate team.
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keep an eye on someone

Meaning
to watch someone carefully because you don’t trust them completely
Example
I’ll **keep an eye on him** while you’re away.
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have a brainwave

Meaning
to suddenly have a clever idea
Example
I **had a brainwave** and solved the puzzle.
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grinning from ear to ear

Meaning
smiling broadly due to happiness
Example
He was **grinning from ear to ear** after receiving the gift.
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mind the gap

Meaning
to be aware of potential problems or discrepancies
Example
The developer needs to **mind the gap** between AI expectations and real-world capabilities.
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dig into

Meaning
to explore or investigate something in detail
Example
We’ll **dig into** the customer feedback this afternoon.
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settle in

Meaning
to become comfortable in a new place or situation
Example
It took a week to **settle in** after the move.
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put your foot in it

Meaning
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate by mistake
Example
I really **put my foot in it** when I asked about her ex-husband.
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My two cents

Meaning
My personal opinion or suggestion
Example
That’s just my two cents, but I think we should wait.
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a run on the bank

Meaning
a situation where many people withdraw their money from a bank due to fear of collapse
Example
Rumors of insolvency caused **a run on the bank**.
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ethical AI

Meaning
artificial intelligence that is developed and used in ways that are morally and ethically sound.
Example
The company prides itself on creating **ethical AI** systems that respect user privacy.
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rock the boat

Meaning
to cause problems or upset a stable situation
Example
Everything is going well, so let's not **rock the boat** with unnecessary changes.
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have a crush on someone

Meaning
to have romantic feelings for someone, often secretly
Example
I’ve **had a crush on** her for months.
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how’s it going

Meaning
a casual way of asking how someone is doing
Example
**How’s it going?** You look great today!
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the conversion funnel

Meaning
the process customers go through from awareness to purchase
Example
We need to analyze where people drop off in **the conversion funnel**.
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grease the wheels

Meaning
to make a process run more smoothly by helping it along or making it easier
Example
Bribing officials is a common way to grease the wheels in international trade negotiations.
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practice what you preach

Meaning
to act according to the advice you give to others
Example
If you want others to be kind, you need to **practice what you preach**.
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roll up one's sleeves

Meaning
to prepare to work hard or take on a challenge
Example
We need to **roll up our sleeves** if we want to finish this task on time.
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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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down the road

Meaning
in the future
Example
We may expand to other countries **down the road**.
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think through

Meaning
to consider something carefully from all angles
Example
Let’s **think through** the risks before committing.
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be above board

Meaning
to act in an honest and open manner
Example
She is always **above board** in all her dealings.
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head off for

Meaning
to depart for a destination
Example
We’ll **head off for** the airport at 5 a.m.
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a burning desire

Meaning
a strong and intense wish to achieve something
Example
She has **a burning desire** to become the best in her field.
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run down

Meaning
to feel tired or exhausted due to overwork or illness
Example
You look a bit **run down**; you should get some rest.
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cry one’s eyes out

Meaning
to cry a lot; to weep uncontrollably
Example
She **cried her eyes out** after watching that sad movie.
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have a one-track mind

Meaning
to think about only one thing all the time
Example
He **has a one-track mind** when it comes to his business.
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shoulder to cry on

Meaning
Someone who listens and comforts you when you’re upset.
Example
After her breakup, Emma needed a **shoulder to cry on**.
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move with the times

Meaning
to change and adapt as things in society or technology change
Example
Businesses must **move with the times** to stay relevant.
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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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line up with

Meaning
to match or agree with something
Example
These metrics **line up with** our targets.
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get a handle on something

Meaning
to understand or gain control of something
Example
I'm trying to **get a handle on** the new software.
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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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grab a bite

Meaning
to eat something quickly
Example
Let’s **grab a bite** before the meeting.
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burn the candle at both ends

Meaning
to work too hard without enough rest
Example
If you **burn the candle at both ends**, you’ll get exhausted soon.
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grateful as can be

Meaning
extremely thankful
Example
I’m **grateful as can be** for your guidance.
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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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a feather in one’s cap

Meaning
an achievement to be proud of
Example
Winning the national award was **a feather in his cap**.
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a snake in the grass

Meaning
a secret enemy
Example
Be careful; there’s **a snake in the grass**.
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add insult to injury

Meaning
to make a bad situation even worse
Example
First, they lost the game, and then, to **add insult to injury**, their bus broke down.
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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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under someone's thumb

Meaning
completely under someone's control
Example
He's **under his boss's thumb** and can't make his own decisions.
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As far as I can tell

Meaning
As I understand; based on what I know
Example
As far as I can tell, everything is fine.
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Make up for lost time

Meaning
To do something faster to compensate for wasted time.
Example
We worked overtime to make up for lost time.
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blow out of the water

Meaning
to surprise or defeat completely
Example
Their performance **blew us out of the water**.
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A blurred line

Meaning
An unclear distinction between two things
Example
There’s often **a blurred line** between work and personal life.
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work of art

Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her handmade dress is truly a **work of art**.
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have a spark of creativity

Meaning
to show signs of being creative or imaginative
Example
Even as a child, she **had a spark of creativity**.
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small potatoes

Meaning
something insignificant or of little value
Example
Compared to oil exports, textile trade is **small potatoes**.
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Go where no man has gone before

Meaning
To explore or attempt something that has never been done before.
Example
The mission to Mars aims to **go where no man has gone before**.
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turing test

Meaning
a test of a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human
Example
The AI passed the **Turing test**, convincing the judges that it was human-like.
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say hello

Meaning
to greet someone
Example
Please **say hello** to your parents for me.
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take flak

Meaning
to receive strong criticism
Example
The government **took flak** for its poor handling of the crisis.
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play your part

Meaning
to do your share of the work or responsibility
Example
Everyone needs to **play their part** to make the event successful.
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hit a bump in the road

Meaning
to face a temporary problem or setback
Example
Our project **hit a bump in the road**, but we'll recover soon.
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let your imagination run wild

Meaning
to allow yourself to think freely and creatively
Example
When writing stories, I always **let my imagination run wild**.
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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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throw a wrench into the works

Meaning
to disrupt or complicate something
Example
The sudden resignation of the minister threw a **wrench into the works** of the peace negotiations.
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kick the habit

Meaning
to stop doing something bad or addictive
Example
After ten years of smoking, he finally **kicked the habit**.
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off script

Meaning
to deviate from a prepared plan or speech
Example
During the meeting, he went **off script** and made some bold statements.
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under the knife

Meaning
to have surgery
Example
She has to go **under the knife** for her knee problem.
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have second thoughts

Meaning
to start having doubts about a decision you have made
Example
I'm having **second thoughts** about buying such an expensive car.
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win-win situation

Meaning
a situation where all parties benefit
Example
The new deal was a **win-win situation** for both companies.
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to make a blunder

Meaning
to make a very big or stupid mistake
Example
The company **made a blunder** by ignoring customer feedback.
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to have a ray of hope

Meaning
to see a small sign of improvement in a bad situation
Example
After hearing the good news, I felt I had a **ray of hope** for my future.
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Throw money at the problem

Meaning
To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money instead of finding the real solution.
Example
You can’t just **throw money at the problem**; we need a proper plan.
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feeling low

Meaning
feeling depressed or unhappy
Example
I’ve been **feeling low** lately due to stress.
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take the road less traveled

Meaning
to do something different or unconventional
Example
He **took the road less traveled** by choosing a career in adventure sports.
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chart a new course

Meaning
to plan a new direction or strategy
Example
After the crisis, the CEO decided to **chart a new course**.
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patch things up

Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
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ahead of the curve

Meaning
to be more advanced or innovative than others
Example
Their company is **ahead of the curve** in AI development.
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touch gold

Meaning
to be very successful or lucky in something
Example
Every project he takes on seems to **touch gold**.
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wipe out

Meaning
to eliminate something completely
Example
One bug can **wipe out** hours of unsaved work.
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law and order

Meaning
a state of peace maintained by following laws
Example
The police are responsible for maintaining **law and order**.
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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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between a rock and a hard place

Meaning
facing two difficult choices
Example
She’s **between a rock and a hard place** — neither option is good.
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feel blue

Meaning
to feel sad or depressed
Example
I always **feel blue** on rainy days.
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agree to disagree

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

Meaning
the economic factors affecting the supply and demand of goods and services in a market
Example
The price increase is driven by **market forces**, as demand for the product rises.
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eat one's words

Meaning
to admit that what one said was wrong
Example
He had to **eat his words** after breaking his promise.
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fib

Meaning
a small or trivial lie
Example
It was just a little **fib**, nothing serious.
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pull ahead

Meaning
to take the lead in a race or competition
Example
She **pulled ahead** in the last minute of the race.
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teach by example

Meaning
to show others how to do something by demonstrating it yourself
Example
Good mentors always **teach by example**, showing the way with their actions.
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show your true colors

Meaning
to reveal your real character or intentions
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he refused to help his friend in need.
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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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drive someone up the wall

Meaning
to make someone very annoyed or angry
Example
Her constant complaints **drive me up the wall**.
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play by ear

Meaning
to improvise or decide as you go rather than following a fixed plan
Example
We don't have a fixed schedule, so let's just **play it by ear**.
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draw down

Meaning
to reduce the level or amount of something
Example
We plan to **draw down** inventory over the summer.
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tough cookie

Meaning
a strong and determined person
Example
She’s a **tough cookie** who never gives up easily.
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a breakthrough

Meaning
a significant discovery or achievement in science or research
Example
The team made **a breakthrough** in cancer research.
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house of cards

Meaning
a plan or structure that is weak and likely to fail
Example
Their business model turned out to be a **house of cards**.
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change your tune

Meaning
to change your opinion or attitude
Example
He criticized the plan at first but later **changed his tune**.
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a no-brainer

Meaning
something that is very easy to understand or decide
Example
The solution to the problem was **a no-brainer**.
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Wear your heart on your sleeve

Meaning
To openly show your emotions or feelings.
Example
He **wears his heart on his sleeve**, so you always know how he feels.
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on the right track

Meaning
to be going in the correct direction to achieve success
Example
Your plan sounds great — you’re **on the right track**.
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find your feet

Meaning
to become comfortable in a new situation
Example
It took a few months for him to **find his feet** in the new city.
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in full color

Meaning
in great detail and vividness
Example
The documentary showed the event **in full color**.
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in so many words

Meaning
to say something clearly and directly
Example
He didn’t say it **in so many words**, but I knew what he meant.
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the world is your oyster

Meaning
you can achieve anything you want in life
Example
With your talent, **the world is your oyster**.
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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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off the hook

Meaning
to be free from blame or responsibility for something
Example
He was **off the hook** after his friend confessed.
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draw a line

Meaning
to set a limit or boundary
Example
You have to **draw a line** between work and personal life.
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Know your stuff

Meaning
to be knowledgeable or skilled about something
Example
You can tell she really **knows her stuff** about physics.
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raining cats and dogs

Meaning
raining very heavily
Example
It's **raining cats and dogs** outside!
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fear the unknown

Meaning
to be afraid of things you don’t understand or haven’t experienced
Example
Many people **fear the unknown** when starting something new.
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chip off the old block

Meaning
a child who closely resembles their parent in looks or behavior
Example
He’s a **chip off the old block**—just as kind and funny as his father.
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a bolt from the blue

Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or news
Example
His resignation came **like a bolt from the blue**.
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When the going gets tough, the tough get going

Meaning
Strong people keep working hard even in difficulties.
Example
**When the going gets tough, the tough get going** — never lose hope.