Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
pass with flying colors
Meaning
to succeed brilliantly or achieve something with excellence
Example
She **passed the exam with flying colors**.
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pat on the back
Meaning
to praise or congratulate someone for doing something well
Example
You deserve a **pat on the back** for your effort.
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pat yourself on the back
Meaning
to praise yourself for doing something well
Example
You should **pat yourself on the back** for finishing that project.
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patch over
Meaning
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
Example
We can’t just **patch over** the security flaws.
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patch things up
Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
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patch together
Meaning
to assemble something quickly and roughly
Example
We managed to **patch together** a plan before the call.
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patch up
Meaning
to repair something or improve a damaged relationship
Example
They managed to **patch up** their friendship after the argument.
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patience is a virtue
Meaning
being patient is a good quality
Example
Remember, **patience is a virtue**, so take your time.
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Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet
Meaning
Although waiting is hard, it results in good outcomes.
Example
It might be tough, but **patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet**.
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Patience pays off
Meaning
Being patient will eventually lead to positive results.
Example
I know you’ve been waiting for a long time, but trust me, **patience pays off**.
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pave the way
Meaning
to make progress easier for others to follow
Example
Her research **paved the way** for future discoveries.
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pay a compliment
Meaning
to give praise or admiration to someone
Example
He always knows how to **pay a compliment** to make someone feel better.
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pay attention to
Meaning
to listen carefully or give thought to something
Example
You should **pay attention to** the details of the project.
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Pay dividends
Meaning
To bring benefits or rewards later.
Example
Investing in education always **pays dividends** in the long run.
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pay it forward
Meaning
to do something kind for someone else after receiving kindness
Example
After receiving help from a stranger, he decided to **pay it forward** by helping someone in need.
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pay off
Meaning
to yield good results after effort
Example
All those late nights finally **paid off** during the launch.
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Pay the piper
Meaning
To face the consequences of one’s actions or decisions.
Example
After years of overspending, the country had to **pay the piper**.
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pay the price
Meaning
to suffer the consequences of one’s actions
Example
If you don’t follow the rules, you’ll have to **pay the price**.
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pay through the nose
Meaning
to pay a very high price for something
Example
We **paid through the nose** for that concert ticket.
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peace and quiet
Meaning
a time of calmness and tranquility
Example
I just need some **peace and quiet** to finish my work.
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peace of mind
Meaning
a feeling of being calm and free from worry
Example
Insurance gives you **peace of mind** in uncertain times.
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peace talks
Meaning
negotiations aimed at ending a conflict
Example
The **peace talks** between the two countries lasted for weeks.
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peace treaty
Meaning
an agreement between two or more parties to stop a war or conflict
Example
The two countries signed a **peace treaty** after years of conflict.
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peel off
Meaning
to remove something, especially a layer, from a surface
Example
**Peel off** the label before recycling the jar.