Expression Cards
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A hard row to hoe
Meaning
A difficult task or challenge.
Example
Getting this project done on time is going to be a hard row to hoe.
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a heart of gold
Meaning
someone who is very kind and caring
Example
She has a heart of gold, always helping anyone in need.
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a heart of steel
Meaning
someone who is emotionally strong and unyielding
Example
Despite all the challenges, he handled everything with a heart of steel.
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a heart-to-heart
Meaning
a sincere and open conversation
Example
We had a heart-to-heart about our future plans.
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a heavy heart
Meaning
a feeling of deep sadness or sorrow
Example
She left her hometown with a heavy heart.
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a helping hand
Meaning
someone who helps or assists others
Example
She offered a helping hand to the new student in class.
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A hit piece
Meaning
A story or article intended to damage someone's reputation, often in a biased or unfair way.
Example
The editor criticized the paper for publishing such a hit piece on the politician.
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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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A Jekyll and Hyde
Meaning
A person with two very different sides to their personality.
Example
He’s like a Jekyll and Hyde—nice one moment and cruel the next.
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a job well done
Meaning
a task completed with great success
Example
The project was completed ahead of schedule, truly a job well done.
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a kind heart
Meaning
a person who is generous and caring
Example
Her kind heart is what makes her loved by everyone.
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a kingmaker
Meaning
someone who has influence in the selection or appointment of a leader
Example
The senator has become a kingmaker in the current presidential race.
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a labor of love
Meaning
something done out of passion, not for money
Example
Building that model train was a labor of love for him.
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a law unto oneself
Meaning
someone who acts independently and ignores rules
Example
He’s a law unto himself, never following company policies.
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a lawyer's brief
Meaning
a summary or concise statement of an argument or case
Example
The lawyer's brief was submitted to the judge before the trial began.
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A leap of faith
Meaning
Believing in something even without evidence or proof.
Example
When she took the job offer, it was truly a leap of faith.
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a learning curve
Meaning
the process of learning something new, especially one that requires time and effort
Example
There was a steep learning curve when I first started the project.
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a leopard can't change its spots
Meaning
someone cannot change their inherent nature or characteristics
Example
No matter how hard he tries, a leopard can't change its spots.
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a level playing field
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
We want to create a level playing field for all competitors.
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a light at the end of the tunnel
Meaning
a sign that a situation will improve soon; hope in a difficult situation
Example
After months of hard work, she finally saw a light at the end of the tunnel.
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a light bulb moment
Meaning
a moment of sudden inspiration or realization
Example
She had a light bulb moment during the meeting.
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a lightbulb moment
Meaning
a sudden realization or understanding
Example
When I saw the results, I had a lightbulb moment.
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a little bird told me
Meaning
someone told me something secretly
Example
A little bird told me that you got a new job.
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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing
Meaning
Knowing a small amount about something can lead to mistakes.
Example
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing — don’t try to fix it if you’re not an expert.