Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
cold shoulder
Meaning
to ignore someone deliberately
Example
After the argument, she gave him the **cold shoulder** for days.
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cold war
Meaning
a state of political hostility and tension between countries without actual warfare
Example
During the 20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a **cold war**.
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color outside the lines
Meaning
to think or act creatively and unconventionally
Example
Good designers always **color outside the lines**.
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come a long way
Meaning
to make a lot of progress or improvement
Example
She has **come a long way** since she started her career.
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come back to earth
Meaning
to return to reality after being excited or daydreaming
Example
After the vacation, it’s time to **come back to earth**.
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come clean
Meaning
to tell the truth about something you have been hiding
Example
He finally **came clean** about what happened.
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come crashing down
Meaning
to suddenly fail or collapse
Example
Their plans **came crashing down** after the crisis.
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come down hard on
Meaning
to punish or criticize someone severely
Example
The company **came down hard on** employees who broke the rules.
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come full circle
Meaning
to return to the original state after a series of changes
Example
After years abroad, she’s **come full circle** and moved back home.
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come into one's own
Meaning
to reach a stage of maturity or full potential
Example
She really **came into her own** after starting her own business.
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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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come of age
Meaning
to reach maturity; to become fully developed
Example
The company has **come of age** in the last few years.
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come out clean
Meaning
To be proven innocent or free from blame.
Example
After investigation, he **came out clean**.
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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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come out on top
Meaning
to be the best or most successful in a situation
Example
Despite the competition, she **came out on top**.
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come out with it
Meaning
to say something openly or honestly that you’ve been hiding
Example
Stop hesitating and just **come out with it**!
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come rain or shine
Meaning
no matter what happens; in any weather or situation
Example
He goes jogging **come rain or shine**.
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come straight to the point
Meaning
to be direct and honest without wasting time
Example
Please **come straight to the point** and tell me what happened.
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come through
Meaning
to do what is expected or promised, especially in difficult situations
Example
She always **comes through** when we need her most.
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come to light
Meaning
to become known or revealed
Example
The truth finally **came to light** after many years.
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come to mind
Meaning
to suddenly remember something
Example
Her name didn’t **come to mind** at first.
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come to terms
Meaning
to reach an agreement after discussion or conflict
Example
After weeks of negotiation, both sides finally **came to terms**.
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come to terms with
Meaning
to reach an agreement or accept a situation after some negotiation
Example
It took some time, but eventually we **came to terms with** the new policy.
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come to the rescue
Meaning
to help someone in trouble
Example
A firefighter **came to the rescue** of the trapped cat.