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behind enemy lines

Idiom Military

Meaning

in a hostile or dangerous situation

Example Sentences

"Journalists were working behind enemy lines to report the truth."

Related Expressions

get acquainted

to become familiar or friendly with someone

the sky’s the limit

there is no limit to what someone can achieve

Make the most of something

To use something to its full potential.

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to criticize someone unfairly; to speak badly about someone

get one's ducks in a row

to organize things in a proper and efficient way

busy bee

a person who is always busy and active