Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
An arm and a leg
Meaning
Something that is very expensive.
Example
That new phone costs **an arm and a leg**, but it’s worth it.
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An ear to the ground
Meaning
To be aware of what is happening around you.
Example
If you want to succeed in business, always keep **an ear to the ground**.
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An old friend is better than two new ones
Meaning
Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.
Example
I trust John more than anyone else—**an old friend is better than two new ones**.
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an old hand
Meaning
someone very experienced at something
Example
She’s **an old hand** at managing big events.
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an open book
Meaning
someone who is easy to understand or very honest
Example
He’s **an open book**; you can always tell what he’s thinking.
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an out of this world experience
Meaning
an extraordinary or exceptional experience
Example
The view from the space station was truly **an out of this world experience**.
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anchors aweigh
Meaning
Ready to depart or begin a journey.
Example
With our bags packed, it’s **anchors aweigh** for the road trip!
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android-like
Meaning
acting emotionless or mechanical like a robot
Example
He works in an **android-like** manner, without any emotion.
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answer for
Meaning
to be responsible for something and answer to others about it
Example
She had to **answer for** the mistakes made by her team.
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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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answer the call
Meaning
to respond to a responsibility or opportunity
Example
He was ready to **answer the call** and take charge of the project.
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answer the call of duty
Meaning
to fulfill one's obligation, especially in a difficult situation
Example
Firefighters **answered the call of duty** during the massive fire.
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apology accepted
Meaning
used to say that you forgive someone
Example
Don’t worry, **apology accepted**.
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Apple of my eye
Meaning
Someone you love dearly.
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
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apple of one’s eye
Meaning
someone who is cherished above others
Example
Her little son is the **apple of her eye**.
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apple of someone’s eye
Meaning
someone very precious or loved
Example
Her son is the **apple of her eye**.
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architectural eye candy
Meaning
something that is visually appealing but may lack substance or functionality
Example
The new skyscraper in the city is just **architectural eye candy**.
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around the clock
Meaning
all day and all night; continuously
Example
Doctors worked **around the clock** to save the patients.
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art for art’s sake
Meaning
art should be valued for its beauty and not for any moral or political purpose
Example
He believes in **art for art’s sake**, not propaganda.
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art imitates life
Meaning
art reflects real-life experiences or truths
Example
**Art imitates life**, and great artists capture that essence.
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artificial brainpower
Meaning
intelligence or decision-making provided by AI systems
Example
The car relies on **artificial brainpower** to navigate through traffic.
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artificial empathy
Meaning
AI's ability to simulate or mimic human emotions
Example
The robot therapist shows **artificial empathy** during sessions.
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artificial genius
Meaning
an exceptionally smart system created by humans
Example
Chatbots have become the face of **artificial genius**.
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artificial instinct
Meaning
a machine’s ability to make decisions that seem natural or human-like
Example
The new model shows a kind of **artificial instinct** while driving.