Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
wind down
Meaning
to relax or slow down after activity
Example
I like to **wind down** with a book before bed.
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wind up
Meaning
to end up in a particular situation
Example
If you ignore the warning signs, you could **wind up** in trouble.
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window of opportunity
Meaning
a short period when a chance is available
Example
We have a small **window of opportunity** to launch this product.
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window shopping
Meaning
looking at things in shops without buying them
Example
We went **window shopping** at the mall yesterday.
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Wing it
Meaning
To do something without preparation.
Example
I forgot my notes, so I’ll just **wing it** during the presentation.
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wipe out
Meaning
to eliminate something completely
Example
One bug can **wipe out** hours of unsaved work.
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wipe the slate clean
Meaning
to forget past mistakes and start fresh
Example
Let’s **wipe the slate clean** and begin again.
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wired differently
Meaning
to think or behave in a unique or unconventional way
Example
Great innovators are often **wired differently**.
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wired for success
Meaning
naturally inclined or designed to succeed
Example
The new AI model seems **wired for success** in every test.
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wired to learn
Meaning
naturally designed to acquire knowledge or skills
Example
Humans are **wired to learn**, just like AI systems.
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Wisdom comes with age
Meaning
The older you get, the wiser you become, due to experience.
Example
You should listen to him; after all, **wisdom comes with age**.
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wise beyond his years
Meaning
showing maturity or wisdom greater than expected for one’s age
Example
Even as a child, he was **wise beyond his years**.
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wise beyond one's years
Meaning
showing wisdom or maturity greater than expected for one's age
Example
Her advice is always thoughtful—she’s **wise beyond her years**.
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wise up
Meaning
to become aware or informed about something
Example
It’s time to **wise up** and start saving money.
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Wishful thinking
Meaning
Believing something because you want it to be true, not because it is realistic.
Example
Believing you'll win the lottery is just **wishful thinking**.
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With friends like that, who needs enemies?
Meaning
A person’s actions or behavior make them worse than an enemy.
Example
He betrayed me again, **with friends like that, who needs enemies?**
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without a care in the world
Meaning
free from worries or problems
Example
The kids were playing **without a care in the world**.
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word gets around
Meaning
news or gossip spreads among people
Example
Be careful—**word gets around** quickly in this office.
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word of honor
Meaning
a promise made with sincerity and integrity
Example
I give you my **word of honor** that I’ll be there.
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word of mouth
Meaning
information spread by people talking to each other
Example
The news spread quickly by **word of mouth**.
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Word on the street
Meaning
Common rumor or gossip
Example
The **word on the street** is that the CEO might resign soon.
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words can’t express
Meaning
used to show that you are very thankful beyond words
Example
**Words can’t express** how thankful I am for your support.
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work around
Meaning
to find a practical solution that avoids a problem
Example
We can **work around** the delay by using a backup supplier.
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work around the clock
Meaning
to work continuously day and night
Example
They **worked around the clock** to finish the project.