Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
grease the wheels
Meaning
to make a process run more smoothly by helping it along or making it easier
Example
Bribing officials is a common way to grease the wheels in international trade negotiations.
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green around the gills
Meaning
looking sick or nauseated
Example
He looked **green around the gills** after the boat ride.
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green light
Meaning
permission to start or go ahead with something
Example
The manager gave us the **green light** to launch the project.
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green thumb
Meaning
a natural talent for gardening or growing plants
Example
My mother has a **green thumb**; everything she plants grows beautifully.
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green with envy
Meaning
very jealous
Example
She was **green with envy** when she saw my new phone.
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green with jealousy
Meaning
extremely jealous
Example
He was **green with jealousy** when he saw her with someone else.
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green-eyed jealousy
Meaning
strong feeling of envy
Example
**Green-eyed jealousy** can ruin even the best relationships.
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green-eyed with envy
Meaning
showing strong jealousy
Example
They were **green-eyed with envy** at her luxurious lifestyle.
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grey matter
Meaning
intelligence; the ability to think
Example
Use your **grey matter** to solve the puzzle.
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grin and bear it
Meaning
to accept a difficult situation patiently
Example
You just have to **grin and bear it** until the work is done.
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grin from ear to ear
Meaning
to smile broadly because of happiness
Example
She was **grinning from ear to ear** after the compliment.
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grind away
Meaning
to work hard on something for a long period
Example
She **grinded away** at her studies to pass the exam.
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grinning from ear to ear
Meaning
smiling broadly due to happiness
Example
He was **grinning from ear to ear** after receiving the gift.
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grit your teeth
Meaning
to accept something unpleasant and continue
Example
He had to **grit his teeth** and finish the job.
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ground control
Meaning
authority or people managing a situation
Example
In this project, Sarah is **ground control**.
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groundbreaking discovery
Meaning
a discovery that changes understanding in a field
Example
The new vaccine was a **groundbreaking discovery** in medicine.
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Grounded
Meaning
Unable to go out or fly; restricted for a reason.
Example
All flights were **grounded** due to heavy fog.
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grow by leaps and bounds
Meaning
to grow or improve very quickly
Example
The company has **grown by leaps and bounds** in the last year.
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grow into
Meaning
to gradually become more capable or skilled at something
Example
He will eventually **grow into** the role of manager.
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grow on someone
Meaning
to become more liked or appreciated over time
Example
At first I didn’t like the song, but it **grew on me**.
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grow out of something
Meaning
to stop liking or doing something as you become older or more mature
Example
He eventually **grew out of** his bad habits.
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growth hacking
Meaning
using creative and low-cost strategies to rapidly grow a business or product
Example
Startups rely heavily on **growth hacking** to gain users quickly.
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guide the way
Meaning
to lead someone through a process or path
Example
A good leader knows how to **guide the way** for their team to succeed.