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you can’t teach an old dog new tricks

Meaning

it’s hard for older people to learn new things or change habits

Example

My dad refuses to use a smartphone — **you can’t teach an old dog new tricks**.

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your guess is as good as mine

Meaning

I do not know the answer to a question

Example

I don't know what time the movie starts. **Your guess is as good as mine**.

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yellow-bellied

Meaning

very cowardly

Example

He’s too **yellow-bellied** to stand up for himself.

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your own flesh and blood

Meaning

A family member or close relative.

Example

How can you turn away from **your own flesh and blood**?

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You can say that again

Meaning

Used to strongly agree with someone

Example

‘It’s been a long day.’ ‘**You can say that again!**’

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you’ve got this

Meaning

to reassure someone that they can handle a situation

Example

Don’t worry about the presentation—**you’ve got this**!

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You took the words right out of my mouth

Meaning

You said exactly what I was thinking

Example

**You took the words right out of my mouth** — I was about to say that!

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You can do it

Meaning

Have confidence; believe in your ability.

Example

Don’t doubt yourself, **you can do it**!

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yawn fest

Meaning

something extremely boring

Example

That lecture was a total **yawn fest**.