Expression Cards
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the power behind the throne
Meaning
a person who secretly controls or influences the leader
Example
Though he's not the CEO, he's **the power behind the throne**.
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the powers that be
Meaning
people or organizations who hold authority or control
Example
The decision depends on **the powers that be**.
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the proof is in the pudding
Meaning
the real value of something can only be judged when it's put to use
Example
He claims the app is great, but **the proof is in the pudding**.
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the real McCoy
Meaning
the genuine or original thing
Example
This painting is **the real McCoy**, not a copy.
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the rest is history
Meaning
used to say that everyone knows what happened next
Example
They met in college, fell in love, and **the rest is history**.
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the right thing to do
Meaning
the most ethical or moral action to take
Example
Apologizing was **the right thing to do**.
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the scales of justice
Meaning
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in law
Example
The judge ensures that **the scales of justice** remain balanced.
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The Scarlet Letter
Meaning
A symbol of shame or social stigma.
Example
In that conservative town, being divorced was like wearing **a Scarlet Letter**.
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the school of hard knocks
Meaning
learning through difficult experiences in life
Example
He didn’t go to college, but he learned from **the school of hard knocks**.
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the scoop
Meaning
exclusive or sensational news
Example
The journalist got **the scoop** on the celebrity wedding.
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The shot heard around the world
Meaning
An event with worldwide significance or impact.
Example
The invention of the internet was **the shot heard around the world** in communication.
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the show must go on
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties
Example
Even after the power went out, the actors knew **the show must go on**.
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the singularity
Meaning
a hypothetical future point when AI surpasses human intelligence
Example
Some experts believe **the singularity** could change humanity forever.
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the sky's the limit
Meaning
there is no limit to what you can achieve
Example
With talent and hard work, **the sky’s the limit** for you.
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the smoking gun
Meaning
a piece of evidence that clearly proves guilt
Example
The email was **the smoking gun** in the corruption case.
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the spark of an idea
Meaning
the beginning of a new idea or thought
Example
That comment gave me **the spark of an idea**.
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the story breaks
Meaning
when news becomes public or is first reported
Example
When **the story broke**, everyone was shocked.
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The sun is shining
Meaning
A metaphor for happiness or positivity, often used when things are going well.
Example
After all the hard work, things finally seemed to be **shining**.
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The sun will shine again
Meaning
Better times will come after bad ones.
Example
Don’t worry too much — **the sun will shine again**.
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the teacher’s pet
Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone knows he’s **the teacher’s pet** in our class.
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the tide has turned
Meaning
a situation has started to change in your favor
Example
After months of bad luck, **the tide has turned** for our team.
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the tip of the iceberg
Meaning
a small visible part of a much larger problem
Example
The few complaints we received are just **the tip of the iceberg**.
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the tipping point
Meaning
the moment when a change becomes unstoppable
Example
Climate change has reached **the tipping point** for action.
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The truth hurts
Meaning
The truth can be painful or difficult to accept.
Example
I know you don't want to hear this, but **the truth hurts**.