Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
stick together
Meaning
to stay close and support each other
Example
In tough times, good friends **stick together**.
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stick with
Meaning
to continue doing or supporting something despite challenges
Example
If you **stick with** the routine, you’ll see results soon.
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Stick with it
Meaning
Keep doing something even if it’s hard.
Example
Learning English takes time, so **stick with it**.
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stick your neck out
Meaning
to take a risk by doing or saying something that others may disagree with
Example
He **stuck his neck out** to defend his colleague.
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still waters run deep
Meaning
quiet or calm people often have deep thoughts or emotions
Example
He may seem quiet, but remember, **still waters run deep**.
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stoic calm
Meaning
to remain calm in difficult or stressful situations
Example
Even during the crisis, she maintained **stoic calm**.
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stormy relationship
Meaning
a relationship full of arguments and conflicts
Example
They had a **stormy relationship** for many years.
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straight from the horse’s mouth
Meaning
from the most reliable source; directly from the person involved
Example
I heard the news **straight from the horse’s mouth**.
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Straight shooter
Meaning
A person who is honest and direct.
Example
You can trust him; he’s a **straight shooter**.
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streamline the process
Meaning
to make a process more efficient and effective by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
We need to **streamline the process** of content creation to save time.
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street smart
Meaning
having practical intelligence and experience, not just book knowledge
Example
He may not have a degree, but he’s very **street smart**.
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strength in numbers
Meaning
greater power comes from a larger group
Example
We can win this battle if we stick together, there's **strength in numbers**.
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stress out
Meaning
to become very anxious or nervous due to pressure
Example
She tends to **stress out** before exams.
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stressed out
Meaning
feeling very worried or tense because of problems
Example
I'm completely **stressed out** about my exams.
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stretch the truth
Meaning
to exaggerate or make something seem more important than it is
Example
He sometimes **stretches the truth** to impress people.
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strike a balance
Meaning
to find a satisfactory compromise between two things
Example
It’s hard to **strike a balance** between career and family.
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strike a bargain
Meaning
to reach an agreement or deal
Example
After some discussion, they **struck a bargain** that suited both parties.
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strike a chord
Meaning
to cause someone to feel sympathy or emotion
Example
Her story **struck a chord** with the audience.
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strike a deal
Meaning
to reach an agreement or arrangement, especially in business
Example
After long discussions, the companies finally **struck a deal**.
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strike it lucky
Meaning
to have unexpected good fortune
Example
We **struck it lucky** and found the last two tickets.
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strike it rich
Meaning
to suddenly make a lot of money
Example
They **struck it rich** after investing in that startup.
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strike while the iron is hot
Meaning
to take advantage of an opportunity immediately
Example
The market conditions are perfect, so we need to **strike while the iron is hot**.
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stroke of genius
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea or action
Example
That marketing campaign was a **stroke of genius**.
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strong password
Meaning
a password that is difficult for others to guess, typically combining letters, numbers, and symbols
Example
For better security, always use a **strong password** with at least eight characters.