Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
go under the knife
Meaning
to have a surgical operation
Example
He had to **go under the knife** to fix his knee injury.
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go up in smoke
Meaning
to fail completely; to come to nothing
Example
All his dreams **went up in smoke** after the deal collapsed.
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go viral
Meaning
to become extremely popular online
Example
Her funny video **went viral** overnight.
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Go where no man has gone before
Meaning
To explore or attempt something that has never been done before.
Example
The mission to Mars aims to **go where no man has gone before**.
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go with the flow
Meaning
to accept things as they come; not resist change
Example
Instead of worrying, just **go with the flow**.
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go with your gut
Meaning
to trust your instinct when making a decision
Example
Sometimes you just have to **go with your gut**.
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go-getter
Meaning
an ambitious person who achieves their goals
Example
Tom is a real **go-getter**; he never gives up.
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going viral
Meaning
to become very popular very quickly on the internet or social media
Example
The video of the cat dancing has **gone viral** and everyone is talking about it.
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Golden goose
Meaning
A source of continuous profit or success.
Example
Tourism has been the country's **golden goose** for years.
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Golden handshake
Meaning
A large payment given to someone when they leave a job, especially early retirement.
Example
The CEO received a **golden handshake** when he retired early.
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golden opportunity
Meaning
a very good chance; rare opportunity
Example
This is a **golden opportunity** to show your talent.
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good egg
Meaning
a kind and reliable person
Example
Everyone likes John because he’s a **good egg**.
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good Samaritan
Meaning
a person who helps others selflessly
Example
A **good Samaritan** helped the old man cross the street.
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good things come to those who wait
Meaning
patience brings positive results
Example
**Good things come to those who wait**, so be patient.
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good to see you
Meaning
a friendly way to greet someone you know
Example
**Good to see you** again after so long!
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good vibes only
Meaning
to focus only on positive thoughts and energy
Example
This year, I’m living by the motto **good vibes only**.
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Gordian knot
Meaning
A very complex or unsolvable problem.
Example
The issue of climate change is like a **Gordian knot** that needs bold action.
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grab a bite
Meaning
to eat something quickly
Example
Let’s **grab a bite** before the meeting.
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grab attention
Meaning
to make people notice something immediately
Example
Bright colors and bold fonts are used to **grab attention**.
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grasp at straws
Meaning
to try any method to succeed, even if unlikely
Example
He was **grasping at straws** when he suggested that idea.
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grassroots movement
Meaning
a political movement started and driven by ordinary people
Example
The campaign grew into a powerful **grassroots movement** for change.
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grateful as can be
Meaning
extremely thankful
Example
I’m **grateful as can be** for your guidance.
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gray area
Meaning
a situation that is not clearly defined or falls between two categories
Example
AI surveillance laws still fall into a **gray area**.
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gray matter
Meaning
intelligence or brainpower
Example
It takes a lot of **gray matter** to solve such a complex problem.