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#631
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to be fair
idiom
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used to introduce a balanced or just opinion
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To be fair, she did try her best. |
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#632
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speaking for myself
idiom
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stating one’s personal opinion only, not others’
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Speaking for myself, I think we should wait. |
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#633
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a people person
idiom
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someone who enjoys being with and talking to other people
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Maria is a people person, she makes friends everywhere she goes. |
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#634
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the life of the party
idiom
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a person who is lively, entertaining, and the center of attention at social gatherings
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Everyone loves Tom because he’s always the life of the party. |
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#635
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a cold fish
idiom
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someone who is unemotional or not friendly
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He seemed a cold fish when I first met him. |
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#636
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a lawyer's brief
idiom
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a summary or concise statement of an argument or case
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The lawyer's brief was submitted to the judge before the trial began. |
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#637
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a gray area
idiom
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a situation or topic that is not clear or that can be understood in more than one way
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The question of intellectual property rights in the digital age is still a gray area. |
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#638
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in contempt of court
idiom
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disrespecting or defying the authority of a court of law
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He was found in contempt of court for refusing to testify. |
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#639
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take the fifth
idiom
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to refuse to answer a question on the grounds that it may incriminate oneself
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When asked about his involvement, he chose to take the fifth. |
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#640
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walk with confidence
idiom
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to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities
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He always walks with confidence during his presentations. |
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#641
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have a sense of self-worth
idiom
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to believe that you are valuable and deserve respect
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It's important to have a sense of self-worth to succeed in life. |
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#642
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break the problem down
idiom
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to divide a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts
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Let's break the problem down into smaller steps. |
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#643
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get to the bottom of something
idiom
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to understand or solve the real cause of something
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We need to get to the bottom of this issue to prevent it from happening again. |
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#644
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out of the box thinking
idiom
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thinking in a new, innovative, or creative way
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The solution requires out of the box thinking from all team members. |
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#645
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a crash course
idiom
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a short and intensive course of study
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I had to take a crash course in programming before starting the job. |
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#646
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stick to your guns
idiom
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to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions even under pressure
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He stuck to his guns even when others doubted him. |
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#647
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give it a shot
idiom
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to try something, even if you are not sure of success
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You should give it a shot; you might surprise yourself. |
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#648
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push yourself to the limit
idiom
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to make maximum effort even when it’s tough
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Athletes push themselves to the limit to achieve their dreams. |
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#649
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play fair
idiom
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to act honestly and treat others equally
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We expect everyone to play fair during the competition. |
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#650
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under the table
idiom
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done secretly or dishonestly, often involving money
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He was paid under the table to avoid taxes. |
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#651
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straight from the horse’s mouth
idiom
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from the most reliable source; directly from the person involved
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I heard the news straight from the horse’s mouth. |
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#652
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caught red-handed
idiom
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to be caught in the act of doing something wrong
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The thief was caught red-handed stealing the wallet. |
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#653
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two-faced
idiom
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deceitful; pretending to be friendly while being dishonest
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She seems nice, but she’s actually two-faced. |
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#654
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tell a tall tale
idiom
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to tell an exaggerated or false story
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He loves to tell tall tales about his adventures. |
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#655
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bend over backwards
idiom
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to make a great effort to help or please someone
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She bent over backwards to make the event successful. |
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#656
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actions speak louder than words
idiom
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what people do is more important than what they say
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Actions speak louder than words, so prove it with effort. |
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#657
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have a chip on your shoulder
idiom
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to be angry or resentful about something from the past
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He has a chip on his shoulder about being rejected. |
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#658
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pull strings
idiom
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to use influence or connections to get what you want
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She pulled strings to get him the job. |
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#659
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the grass is always greener on the other side
idiom
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other situations always seem better than your own
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The grass is always greener on the other side, but be grateful. |
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#660
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let off steam
idiom
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to release strong emotions or energy
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I went to the gym to let off steam after a stressful day. |