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user journey

Meaning
the complete experience a user has with a brand or product
Example
Mapping the **user journey** helps improve customer satisfaction.
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think outside the box

Meaning
to think creatively and differently
Example
We need to **think outside the box** to solve this issue.
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the internet of things (IoT)

Meaning
the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data
Example
Smart homes are part of the **internet of things (IoT)**, where devices are interconnected.
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debug the problem

Meaning
to identify and fix issues or errors
Example
Let’s **debug the problem** before we push the update.
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strike a chord

Meaning
to cause someone to feel sympathy or emotion
Example
Her story **struck a chord** with the audience.
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cry a river

Meaning
to cry a lot or show extreme sadness
Example
He **cried a river** after hearing the news.
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count on

Meaning
to rely on or trust someone to do something
Example
You can always **count on** me.
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on the dot

Meaning
exactly on time; punctual
Example
The meeting started **on the dot** at 10 a.m.
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early bird

Meaning
a person who wakes up or arrives early
Example
She’s always the **early bird** at the office.
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have faith in yourself

Meaning
to trust your own abilities and decisions
Example
**Have faith in yourself**, you can do this!
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crack the whip

Meaning
to use authority to make people work harder or obey rules
Example
The new manager is **cracking the whip** to improve productivity.
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make headway

Meaning
to make progress or advance
Example
We are finally **making headway** with our new project.
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have a blast

Meaning
to have a really good time
Example
We **had a blast** at the concert last night!
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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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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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find common ground

Meaning
to find shared interests or agreement
Example
We must **find common ground** to resolve this conflict.
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At the end of one’s rope

Meaning
To be so tired or frustrated that you can’t deal with anything more.
Example
After working nonstop for weeks, I was **at the end of my rope**.
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race to the bottom

Meaning
a situation where companies or countries lower standards to remain competitive
Example
Reducing wages to attract investors can create a **race to the bottom**.
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Speak from the heart

Meaning
To speak honestly and sincerely.
Example
When he apologized, he really **spoke from the heart**.
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get hooked on

Meaning
to become addicted or very interested in something
Example
He **got hooked on** playing chess after just one game.
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bring forward

Meaning
to move something to an earlier time
Example
We had to **bring forward** the meeting due to travel.
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the big bang

Meaning
a sudden and powerful beginning; often used metaphorically
Example
The startup launched with **a big bang** in the tech world.
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feel on top of things

Meaning
feeling positive and in control of your life
Example
After organizing her tasks, she felt **on top of things**.
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pair off

Meaning
to form groups of two
Example
Students will **pair off** for the lab experiment.
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be on duty

Meaning
to be working or responsible for something at a certain time
Example
The guard was **on duty** all night.
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phishing

Meaning
A method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails, websites, or other communications.
Example
He received an email that looked legitimate, but it was actually a **phishing** attempt.
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let one's hair down

Meaning
to relax and enjoy oneself freely
Example
After the project ended, we all went out to **let our hair down**.
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full steam ahead

Meaning
to move forward with great energy or speed
Example
The team is going **full steam ahead** with the new logistics plan.
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be at the helm

Meaning
to be in charge of or control something
Example
He was **at the helm** of the company when it became successful.
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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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freak out

Meaning
to become very anxious, upset, or scared
Example
She **freaked out** when she saw the spider.
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all in good time

Meaning
something will happen eventually; be patient
Example
**All in good time**, you’ll see the results soon.
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to my mind

Meaning
in my personal opinion or belief
Example
**To my mind**, this plan will work perfectly.
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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 giant leap for mankind

Meaning
a significant or groundbreaking achievement
Example
The first man landing on the moon was truly **a giant leap for mankind**.
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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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back up

Meaning
to support or to make a copy of important data
Example
Can you **back up** my explanation during the meeting?
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to tell you the truth

Meaning
used to introduce an honest or surprising opinion
Example
**To tell you the truth**, I didn’t enjoy the party.
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bridge the gap

Meaning
to reduce differences or improve relations
Example
The treaty aims to **bridge the gap** between the two sides.
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a glimpse into the future

Meaning
a small indication of what the future might be like
Example
This technology gives us **a glimpse into the future**.
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hold up your end

Meaning
to fulfill your part of an agreement or duty
Example
If you **hold up your end**, the project will succeed.
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sign up for

Meaning
to enroll in or agree to participate in something
Example
I’m going to **sign up for** the evening yoga class.
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fill out

Meaning
to complete a form by providing information
Example
Please **fill out** this survey after the workshop.
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a house divided against itself cannot stand

Meaning
a group or organization that is divided in opinion or direction cannot succeed
Example
In a team, **a house divided against itself cannot stand**; everyone needs to agree on the same goal.
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step on it

Meaning
to go faster; to hurry up
Example
We’re late — **step on it**!
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can’t wait

Meaning
to be very eager or impatient for something to happen
Example
I **can’t wait** to see the new movie!
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curtain call

Meaning
when performers return to the stage to receive applause
Example
After their amazing act, the team received a standing ovation during the **curtain call**.
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ahead of its time

Meaning
to be unusually advanced or innovative for its era
Example
That invention was **ahead of its time**.
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Best foot forward

Meaning
To try to make the best possible impression
Example
She always puts her **best foot forward** on important occasions.
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on the rebound

Meaning
starting a new relationship soon after a breakup
Example
He started dating again **on the rebound**.
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by the skin of one’s teeth

Meaning
To narrowly escape or achieve something by a very small margin.
Example
I passed the exam **by the skin of my teeth**.
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shoot for the stars

Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious
Example
Don’t be afraid to **shoot for the stars**.
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cover your bases

Meaning
to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious
Example
Make sure you **cover your bases** before presenting the report.
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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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gray matter

Meaning
intelligence or brainpower
Example
It takes a lot of **gray matter** to solve such a complex problem.
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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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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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see the bigger picture

Meaning
to understand the full scope of a situation or problem
Example
To make an informed decision, you need to **see the bigger picture**.
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do the right thing

Meaning
to act in a morally or socially responsible way
Example
Even when it’s hard, always **do the right thing**.
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brighten up

Meaning
to become happier or more cheerful
Example
Her face **brightened up** when she saw her friends.
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by leaps and bounds

Meaning
to progress or improve very quickly
Example
Her English has improved **by leaps and bounds**.
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white hat

Meaning
a hacker who uses skills ethically to improve security
Example
**White hats** help companies identify and fix security flaws.
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close the book on something

Meaning
to stop dealing with or thinking about something
Example
After years of conflict, they finally **closed the book on** their rivalry.
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raise the white flag

Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After several failed attempts, he finally **raised the white flag**.
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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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hacktivism

Meaning
the use of hacking to promote political or social causes
Example
The group used **hacktivism** to expose corruption within the government.
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a breath of fresh air

Meaning
something new and refreshing
Example
Her positive attitude is **a breath of fresh air** in the office.
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cut both ways

Meaning
to have both positive and negative effects
Example
Working from home **cuts both ways** – you save time but lose social interaction.
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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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jump through hoops

Meaning
to do a lot of difficult or complicated things to achieve something
Example
I had to **jump through hoops** to get my visa approved.
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call the shots

Meaning
to be in charge and make decisions
Example
In this company, the manager **calls the shots**.
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Miracles happen

Meaning
Unexpected good things can occur.
Example
Don’t lose faith—**miracles happen** every day.
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answer for something

Meaning
to be responsible for something bad that happens
Example
You’ll have to **answer for your actions** if things go wrong.
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stand up for something

Meaning
to support or defend something you believe in
Example
She always **stands up for what she believes in**, even when it's difficult.
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team spirit

Meaning
a feeling of pride and loyalty shared by members of a group
Example
Their **team spirit** helped them win the championship.
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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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walk on eggshells

Meaning
to be very careful about what you say or do to avoid upsetting someone
Example
Ever since the argument, I've been **walking on eggshells** around him.
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paint a new picture

Meaning
to create a new vision or concept
Example
The designer managed to **paint a new picture** for the brand.
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come into the spotlight

Meaning
to receive public attention or recognition
Example
She **came into the spotlight** after winning the award.
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break up

Meaning
to end a romantic relationship
Example
They decided to **break up** after five years together.
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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.
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breathe in

Meaning
to inhale air deeply
Example
Take a moment to **breathe in** before you speak.
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lay all your cards on the table

Meaning
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
Example
Let’s **lay all our cards on the table** and discuss the issue.
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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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blow out of the water

Meaning
to surprise or defeat completely
Example
Their performance **blew us out of the water**.
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go out of one’s way

Meaning
to make a special effort to help someone
Example
She **went out of her way** to make sure we felt welcome.
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to hit the books

Meaning
to study intensely
Example
I need to **hit the books** if I want to pass the exam.
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on the cutting block

Meaning
being considered for elimination or discontinuation
Example
Due to budget cuts, several research projects are now **on the cutting block**.
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keep the ball rolling

Meaning
to keep an activity or process going
Example
Let’s **keep the ball rolling** on this project.
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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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Get the scoop

Meaning
To be the first to report on a story, often an exclusive one.
Example
The reporter worked tirelessly to **get the scoop** on the celebrity scandal.
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a dead-end job

Meaning
a job with no opportunity for advancement or improvement
Example
He quit his **dead-end job** to start his own business.
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cast the first stone

Meaning
to be the first to criticize or condemn someone
Example
Before you **cast the first stone**, remember that nobody is perfect.
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pioneer a path

Meaning
to be the first to do something new or innovative.
Example
She is determined to **pioneer a path** in sustainable fashion.
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get the wrong end of the stick

Meaning
to misunderstand a situation or statement completely
Example
I think you’ve **got the wrong end of the stick**—I wasn’t blaming you.
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dial into

Meaning
to connect to a call or meeting
Example
We’ll **dial into** the client briefing at noon.
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at your wits' end

Meaning
to be so worried or stressed that you don’t know what to do
Example
I’m **at my wits’ end** trying to finish all this work.
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out of bandwidth

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

Meaning
unusual or unconventional
Example
His ideas are often **off the wall**, but they sometimes work.
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a slip of the tongue

Meaning
a spoken mistake; saying something unintentionally
Example
It was just **a slip of the tongue**, I didn’t mean to offend you.
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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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dress down

Meaning
to scold someone severely
Example
The coach **dressed down** the team for sloppy defense.
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Bring peace to

Meaning
To restore calm or tranquility in a situation.
Example
Her kind words helped **bring peace to** the argument.
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book smart

Meaning
knowledgeable from studying rather than experience
Example
He’s **book smart** but lacks practical experience.
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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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carry forward

Meaning
to move something to a later period
Example
We’ll **carry forward** the unused budget to next quarter.
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sing the same tune

Meaning
to have the same opinion as someone else
Example
Both managers **sing the same tune** about company policy.
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go on a spending spree

Meaning
to spend a lot of money in a short period of time
Example
She **went on a spending spree** after getting her bonus.
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play a cameo

Meaning
to make a brief appearance in a film
Example
The director himself **played a cameo** in the movie.
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wanderlust

Meaning
a strong desire to travel and explore the world
Example
His **wanderlust** took him to every continent on Earth.
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good things come to those who wait

Meaning
patience brings positive results
Example
**Good things come to those who wait**, so be patient.
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A Catch-22

Meaning
A dilemma or difficult situation from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting conditions.
Example
It’s a **Catch-22**—you can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job.
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A bundle of nerves

Meaning
To be extremely anxious or tense.
Example
Before the presentation, she was **a bundle of nerves**.
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hit the firewall

Meaning
to face a restriction or security block while trying to access something online
Example
I tried to visit the site but **hit the firewall** at work.
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carry the weight

Meaning
to take on a large responsibility or burden
Example
As the team leader, it's his job to **carry the weight** of the project's success.
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burst with happiness

Meaning
to be full of great joy or excitement
Example
The parents **burst with happiness** when they saw their newborn baby.
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a wolf in sheep's clothing

Meaning
someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous
Example
He was **a wolf in sheep's clothing**.
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the whole truth

Meaning
the complete truth without leaving anything out
Example
She promised to tell **the whole truth** in court.
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a whole new ball game

Meaning
a completely new or different situation; something that changes the way things are done.
Example
Starting a business from scratch is **a whole new ball game**.
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sift through

Meaning
to examine a large amount of information or items carefully
Example
I spent the afternoon **sifting through** old emails for the missing file.
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lay the foundation

Meaning
to create the base or starting point for something
Example
They worked hard to **lay the foundation** for future growth.