Expression Cards: idiom
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to strike it rich
Meaning
to suddenly become very wealthy
Example
He **struck it rich** by investing in early-stage tech companies.
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to sweep someone off their feet
Meaning
to make someone fall in love with you quickly
Example
He **swept her off her feet** with his charm.
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to take a deep dive
Meaning
to thoroughly investigate or explore something
Example
Before the presentation, we need to **take a deep dive** into the data.
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to take a turn for the worse
Meaning
to become worse or decline in health
Example
His condition **took a turn for the worse** last night.
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to take the bull by the horns
Meaning
to confront a problem or challenge directly and with determination
Example
We need to **take the bull by the horns** and start making decisions now.
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to take the cake
Meaning
to be the best or most impressive thing in a situation
Example
Out of all the new projects, his idea **took the cake**.
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to take the high road
Meaning
to choose the most ethical or moral path, even when others don’t
Example
She decided to **take the high road** and not respond with anger.
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to take the law into one’s own hands
Meaning
to punish someone personally instead of letting the authorities handle it
Example
The villagers **took the law into their own hands** when the thief escaped.
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to teach an old dog new tricks
Meaning
to try to teach someone something they are set in their ways about
Example
It’s hard to **teach an old dog new tricks** when it comes to new technology.
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To tell the truth
Meaning
To speak honestly or openly.
Example
**To tell the truth**, I never liked that movie.
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to tell you the truth
Meaning
used to introduce an honest or surprising opinion
Example
**To tell you the truth**, I didn’t enjoy the party.
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to the letter
Meaning
exactly as instructed
Example
She followed her teacher’s advice **to the letter**.
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to think outside the box
Meaning
to think creatively or unconventionally
Example
In solving AI problems, it is essential to **think outside the box**.
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to throw one's hat into the ring
Meaning
to announce one’s candidacy or intention to compete in something
Example
He decided to **throw his hat into the ring** and run for mayor.
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to tip the scales
Meaning
to influence the outcome of a situation
Example
One witness’s statement **tipped the scales** in favor of the defendant.
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To toe the line
Meaning
To follow rules or policies strictly, often without questioning
Example
The senator was expected to **toe the line** and support the party’s stance.
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to turn the tide
Meaning
to reverse the direction of events, especially to improve a difficult situation
Example
The new leadership has really **turned the tide** for the company’s performance.
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to wear one's heart on one's sleeve
Meaning
to openly show one's emotions or feelings
Example
He really **wears his heart on his sleeve**, you can tell exactly how he feels.
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to weather the storm
Meaning
to successfully overcome a difficult or challenging situation
Example
Despite the economic downturn, the company managed **to weather the storm** and stay profitable.
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to weigh the pros and cons
Meaning
to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of something
Example
Before making a final decision, it's important to **weigh the pros and cons**.
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toe the line
Meaning
to obey rules or follow the official policy
Example
All members are expected to **toe the line** with party policy.
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toe the party line
Meaning
to follow the official policies or opinions of one’s political party
Example
Members of parliament are expected to **toe the party line** during the vote.
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tomorrow is another day
Meaning
you can start fresh again tomorrow
Example
Don’t worry about your mistakes, **tomorrow is another day**.
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tone down
Meaning
to make something less forceful or intense
Example
Could you **tone down** the colors in that slide?