Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
a long shot
Meaning
something that has a very small chance of success
Example
Winning the competition is **a long shot**, but we’ll try.
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a loose cannon
Meaning
A person who behaves unpredictably and may cause problems.
Example
Be careful with him — he’s **a loose cannon**.
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a lump in your throat
Meaning
feeling emotional or about to cry
Example
He felt **a lump in his throat** when he said goodbye.
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a man of faith
Meaning
a person who strongly believes in a particular religion or principle
Example
He is known as **a man of faith** in his community.
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a man of his word
Meaning
a person who keeps their promises
Example
He’s **a man of his word**, you can trust him.
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a man of integrity
Meaning
someone who is honest and morally upright
Example
He is known as **a man of integrity** in the business world.
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a man of vision
Meaning
a person who has foresight and imagination
Example
He is **a man of vision** who transformed the company.
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a man with a mission
Meaning
a person with strong purpose and determination to achieve something
Example
He’s **a man with a mission** to change the way we think about education.
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a masterpiece
Meaning
an outstanding work of art or achievement
Example
Her latest sculpture is truly **a masterpiece**.
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a masterpiece in the making
Meaning
something that has great potential to become exceptional
Example
Her new sculpture is **a masterpiece in the making**.
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a match made in heaven
Meaning
a perfect couple, very well suited for each other
Example
They are truly **a match made in heaven**.
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a meeting of minds
Meaning
a situation where people agree or have a shared understanding
Example
The agreement was the result of a real **meeting of minds**.
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a million-dollar smile
Meaning
a beautiful and charming smile
Example
She greeted everyone with **a million-dollar smile**.
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a mind is a terrible thing to waste
Meaning
it is a waste not to use your mental abilities
Example
You should keep learning, **a mind is a terrible thing to waste**.
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a mind like a sieve
Meaning
to have a very bad memory
Example
He forgets everything; he has **a mind like a sieve**.
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a miscarriage of justice
Meaning
a wrong or unfair decision by a court
Example
The innocent man’s imprisonment was **a miscarriage of justice**.
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A negative outlook
Meaning
A pessimistic attitude or perspective
Example
He always has **a negative outlook** on life.
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A nervous wreck
Meaning
Someone who is very worried or upset.
Example
He’s **a nervous wreck** before every exam.
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A nest egg
Meaning
A sum of money saved for the future or retirement.
Example
He built up a **nest egg** for his children's education.
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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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A pack of lies
Meaning
A complete set of false statements.
Example
His excuse was nothing but **a pack of lies**.
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a pain in the neck
Meaning
someone or something that is very annoying
Example
That constant noise from the construction site is **a pain in the neck**.
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A Pandora’s box
Meaning
A source of endless complications or trouble.
Example
Discussing that topic will open a **Pandora’s box** of complaints.
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a paradigm shift
Meaning
a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions
Example
The invention of the internet marked a **paradigm shift** in communication and information sharing.