Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
level playing field
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
The new rules create a **level playing field** for all teams.
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level the playing field
Meaning
to make a situation fair for everyone
Example
The new regulations are designed to **level the playing field** for all companies.
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level up
Meaning
to improve or advance to a higher level
Example
With his hard work, he has been able to **level up** in his career.
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lie through one’s teeth
Meaning
to tell an obvious and bold lie
Example
He **lied through his teeth** when he said he was sick.
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life in the fast lane
Meaning
a lifestyle full of excitement, activity, and sometimes risk
Example
He enjoys **life in the fast lane** with parties and travel.
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life of the party
Meaning
the most lively and entertaining person at a party
Example
Jake is always the **life of the party**.
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Light a fire under someone
Meaning
To motivate someone to take action or work harder.
Example
The coach’s speech really **lit a fire under** the players.
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light at the end of the tunnel
Meaning
sign of hope after a difficult period
Example
After months of struggle, she finally saw the **light at the end of the tunnel**.
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light bulb moment
Meaning
a sudden realization or new idea
Example
She had a **light bulb moment** while brainstorming for the campaign.
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light the fire
Meaning
to inspire or motivate people to act passionately
Example
Her speech really **lit the fire** in the employees’ hearts.
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light up someone’s day
Meaning
to make someone happy
Example
Your kind words **lighted up my day**.
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light years ahead
Meaning
far more advanced than others
Example
This new smartphone is **light years ahead** of its competitors.
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lightbulb moment
Meaning
a sudden moment of realization or inspiration
Example
He had a **lightbulb moment** when he figured out how to fix the code.
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lighten up
Meaning
to stop being so serious or stressed
Example
Come on, **lighten up**! It’s just a joke.
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lightning fast
Meaning
extremely fast
Example
She replied **lightning fast** to the email.
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like a dog with two tails
Meaning
extremely happy and excited
Example
He was **like a dog with two tails** after getting the promotion.
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like a kid in a candy store
Meaning
very excited and happy about many options or things
Example
He was **like a kid in a candy store** when he saw all the gadgets.
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like father, like son
Meaning
a son behaves like his father
Example
Tom loves cars just like his dad — **like father, like son**!
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like one big happy family
Meaning
people living or working together in harmony
Example
Our office team works **like one big happy family**.
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Like two peas in a pod
Meaning
Two people who are very similar or close.
Example
John and Mike are **like two peas in a pod**. They think alike and do everything together.
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line up
Meaning
to arrange people or things in order or to schedule something
Example
We’ve **lined up** three guest speakers for the conference.
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line up for
Meaning
to queue in anticipation of something
Example
Fans will **line up for** tickets at dawn.
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line up with
Meaning
to match or agree with something
Example
These metrics **line up with** our targets.
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live and learn
Meaning
to accept a mistake as a lesson for the future
Example
I lost my wallet again — well, **live and learn**.