Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
school of thought
Meaning
a particular way of thinking or set of ideas
Example
There’s a **school of thought** that believes learning by doing is best.
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school someone in something
Meaning
to teach someone about a subject or skill
Example
He **schooled me in** the basics of computer programming.
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scoop the news
Meaning
to be the first to report an important piece of news
Example
The local newspaper **scooped the news** about the mayor's resignation.
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scratch someone's back
Meaning
to do something for someone in exchange for a favor or help later
Example
We agreed to **scratch each other's backs** in this business deal.
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seal the deal
Meaning
to finalize or confirm an agreement
Example
Offering a discount helped us **seal the deal** with the client.
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seat at the table
Meaning
to have influence or participation in important decision-making
Example
Developing nations are demanding a **seat at the table** in climate talks.
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seat of power
Meaning
a place where authority or control is exercised
Example
The prime minister returned to the **seat of power** after a long illness.
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second childhood
Meaning
the time in old age when a person starts behaving like a child again
Example
After retirement, he entered his **second childhood**.
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second thoughts
Meaning
doubts or reconsideration about a decision
Example
I’m having **second thoughts** about moving abroad.
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second to none
Meaning
the best; better than everyone else
Example
Her cooking is **second to none**.
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security blanket
Meaning
something that gives a sense of safety or comfort
Example
Using a strong password manager is my **security blanket** online.
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see both sides
Meaning
to understand both perspectives in an argument
Example
I can **see both sides** of the issue, so it’s hard to choose.
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see eye to eye
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
They finally **saw eye to eye** on the business deal.
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see off
Meaning
to go with someone to say goodbye when they leave
Example
We’ll **see off** the guests at the station.
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see red
Meaning
to become very angry
Example
He **saw red** when his computer crashed again.
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see stars
Meaning
to feel dizzy or stunned, often after being hit
Example
He bumped his head and started to **see stars**.
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see the big picture
Meaning
to understand the overall situation or goal
Example
You need to **see the big picture** before making decisions.
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see the bigger picture
Meaning
to understand the full scope of a situation or problem
Example
To make an informed decision, you need to **see the bigger picture**.
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see the glass half full
Meaning
see the positive side of something
Example
Try to **see the glass half full** instead of half empty.
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see the light
Meaning
to finally understand or accept the truth or a new idea
Example
After years of denial, he finally **saw the light**.
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see the light at the end of the tunnel
Meaning
to begin to see signs of improvement after a long period of difficulty
Example
After months of effort, we can finally **see the light at the end of the tunnel**.
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see the silver lining
Meaning
to find hope or something positive in a bad situation
Example
She tries to **see the silver lining** even in tough times.
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see things differently
Meaning
to have a different opinion or perspective
Example
I **see things differently** when it comes to politics.
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Seed funding
Meaning
Initial capital used to start a business.
Example
They received **seed funding** from angel investors.