Expression Cards: idiom
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the fourth estate
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
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the glass is half full
Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
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the going gets tough
Meaning
when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging
Example
When **the going gets tough**, the tough get going.
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the grass is always greener on the other side
Meaning
other situations always seem better than your own
Example
**The grass is always greener on the other side**, but be grateful.
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The greater good
Meaning
The idea that actions should be judged based on how much they contribute to the overall well-being of society, rather than individual interests.
Example
In times of crisis, leaders must always think about **the greater good** before making decisions.
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the green-eyed monster
Meaning
jealousy personified or described as a destructive force
Example
Don't let **the green-eyed monster** ruin your friendship.
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the honest truth
Meaning
the absolute and complete truth
Example
To tell you **the honest truth**, I didn’t enjoy the trip.
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the human touch
Meaning
a personal or emotional element that technology lacks
Example
Even with AI, customers still appreciate **the human touch** in service.
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the internet of things (IoT)
Meaning
the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data
Example
Smart homes are part of the **internet of things (IoT)**, where devices are interconnected.
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the ivory tower
Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
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the jury is still out
Meaning
a decision has not yet been made
Example
**The jury is still out** on whether the new policy will work.
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the last straw
Meaning
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
Example
His rude comment was **the last straw** for her.
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the law of supply and demand
Meaning
an economic theory that states that the price of a good or service is determined by the availability of the product (supply) and the demand for it
Example
The **law of supply and demand** dictates that prices will rise if demand outstrips supply.
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the lesser of two evils
Meaning
the less harmful of two bad options
Example
Voters often choose **the lesser of two evils** during elections.
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the letter of the law
Meaning
following the exact wording of the law
Example
He follows **the letter of the law**, not its spirit.
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the life of the party
Meaning
a person who is lively, entertaining, and the center of attention at social gatherings
Example
Everyone loves Tom because he’s always **the life of the party**.
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The light at the end of the tunnel
Meaning
A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty.
Example
After months of hard work, we finally saw **the light at the end of the tunnel**.
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the light dawned on someone
Meaning
someone suddenly understands something
Example
The **light dawned on her** that she had made a mistake.
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the lights are on but nobody’s home
Meaning
someone appears active but is not thinking clearly
Example
When the AI glitched, it was like **the lights were on but nobody’s home**.
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the lion’s share
Meaning
the largest part of something
Example
He took **the lion’s share** of the profits.
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the long arm of the law
Meaning
the power and reach of the law to catch criminals
Example
**The long arm of the law** finally caught the escaped prisoner.
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The longest journey begins with a single step
Meaning
Any big task starts with a small action.
Example
Don't worry about the entire project, **the longest journey begins with a single step**.
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the luck of the draw
Meaning
something decided by chance
Example
You can’t choose your team; it’s **the luck of the draw**.
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The melting pot
Meaning
A place where many different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often called **the melting pot** of cultures.