Expression Cards
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to go viral
Meaning
to spread rapidly, especially online
Example
The new research paper **went viral** on social media.
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to goof up
Meaning
to make a silly or careless mistake
Example
She **goofed up** the numbers in the report.
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to hack into
Meaning
to gain unauthorized access to a system or network
Example
The attackers managed **to hack into** the company's internal servers.
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to have a clean bill of health
Meaning
to be declared healthy by a doctor
Example
After the checkup, she got **a clean bill of health**.
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to have a clean conscience
Meaning
to feel good about oneself because one has done nothing wrong
Example
After telling the truth, she had **a clean conscience**.
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To have a clear conscience
Meaning
To feel that one has done the right thing.
Example
After returning the lost wallet, he went to bed **with a clear conscience**.
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to have a fever pitch
Meaning
to reach an intense level of excitement or emotion
Example
The crowd’s excitement reached **fever pitch** during the final moments.
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To have a heart of gold
Meaning
To be very kind and generous
Example
She has a heart of gold, always helping those in need.
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to have a lot on one's plate
Meaning
to have a lot of tasks or responsibilities to deal with
Example
She can't take on any more projects; she already has **a lot on her plate**.
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to have a ray of hope
Meaning
to see a small sign of improvement in a bad situation
Example
After hearing the good news, I felt I had a **ray of hope** for my future.
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to have a thirst for knowledge
Meaning
to have a strong desire to learn or gain more knowledge
Example
She always **has a thirst for knowledge** and keeps reading books.
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to have faith in yourself
Meaning
to trust your own abilities and potential
Example
If you want to succeed, you need to **have faith in yourself**.
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to have hope in one's heart
Meaning
to remain hopeful and optimistic about the future
Example
Despite all the challenges, he always **has hope in his heart**.
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to have second thoughts
Meaning
to reconsider a decision
Example
I’m **having second thoughts** about moving abroad.
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to have someone's back
Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Don’t worry, I **have your back** if things go wrong.
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to hit it off
Meaning
to quickly become good friends
Example
We **hit it off** the moment we met.
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to hit the books
Meaning
to study intensely
Example
I need to **hit the books** if I want to pass the exam.
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to hit the jackpot
Meaning
to achieve great success or gain a lot of money
Example
After years of hard work, she finally **hit the jackpot** with her startup.
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to hit the nail on the head
Meaning
to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
Example
When she pointed out the lack of communication, she really **hit the nail on the head**.
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to keep one's chin up
Meaning
to stay positive and hopeful in a difficult situation
Example
Even though she lost the game, she managed to **keep her chin up** and stayed positive.
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to kick the bucket
Meaning
to die (humorous or informal)
Example
He used to joke that he’d travel the world before he **kicked the bucket**.
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to kill two birds with one stone
Meaning
to achieve two things at once
Example
I can **kill two birds with one stone** by listening to a podcast while I exercise.
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to lay down the law
Meaning
to assert authority and dictate how things should be done
Example
The new judge quickly **laid down the law** in the courtroom.
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to learn the hard way
Meaning
to learn by making mistakes or through difficult experiences
Example
He **learned the hard way** that honesty is the best policy.