Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
success is earned, not given
Meaning
success comes from hard work, not by chance
Example
Remember, **success is earned, not given**, so work hard every day.
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success is within reach
Meaning
success is almost attainable
Example
With just a little more effort, **success is within reach**.
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sugarcoat the truth
Meaning
to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
Example
Don’t try to **sugarcoat the truth**; we need to be honest about the situation.
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Supply and demand
Meaning
The relationship between how much of something is available and how much people want it.
Example
The price of oil depends largely on **supply and demand**.
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surf the net
Meaning
to browse or explore websites on the internet
Example
I usually **surf the net** before going to bed.
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sustainable development
Meaning
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Example
The company is committed to **sustainable development** by investing in green technologies.
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swear an oath
Meaning
to promise solemnly, often in a formal way
Example
He **swore an oath** to serve his country faithfully.
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swear on one’s life
Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I **swear on my life**, I didn’t do it!
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sweat blood
Meaning
to make an enormous effort
Example
He **sweat blood** to get that promotion.
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sweep someone off their feet
Meaning
to make someone fall in love with you suddenly
Example
His charm and confidence really **swept her off her feet**.
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sweep something under the rug
Meaning
to ignore or hide a problem or mistake
Example
Don't just **sweep the issue under the rug**. We need to address it.
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sweep under the rug
Meaning
to hide or ignore problems instead of solving them
Example
You can’t just **sweep problems under the rug** forever.
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sweet talk someone
Meaning
to flatter or charm someone into doing something
Example
He **sweet talked** his way into getting a discount.
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sweet tooth
Meaning
a love for sweet foods
Example
She has a **sweet tooth** and can’t resist desserts.
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sweeten the deal
Meaning
to make an offer more attractive
Example
They decided to **sweeten the deal** by offering free shipping.
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swept off your feet
Meaning
to be suddenly and strongly attracted to someone
Example
She was **swept off her feet** by his charm.
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swing vote
Meaning
a vote that is not yet decided and could go either way
Example
The **swing vote** will determine the outcome of the election.
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switch off
Meaning
to stop thinking about work or problems
Example
It’s important to **switch off** after a long day.
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switch on
Meaning
to turn something on so it operates
Example
Please **switch on** the lights before the clients arrive.
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switch over
Meaning
to change from one system or option to another
Example
The team will **switch over** to the new software tonight.
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sworn enemies turned friends
Meaning
two people who used to dislike each other but became friends
Example
They were **sworn enemies turned friends** after college.
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sworn enemy
Meaning
someone who will never be your friend
Example
They used to be close but now are **sworn enemies**.
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sworn enemy turned friend
Meaning
someone who was once your enemy but is now a friend
Example
After years of rivalry, they became **sworn enemies turned friends**.
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sworn friends
Meaning
Friends who are deeply loyal to each other.
Example
Since childhood, they’ve been **sworn friends**.