Important Expressions And Phrases:
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At the drop of a hat: Without any hesitation, instantly.
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Back to the drawing board: When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.
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Best thing since sliced bread: A good invention or innovation. A good idea or plan.
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Blessing in disguise: Something good that isn't recognized at first.
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Bite off more than you can chew: To take on a task that is way to big.
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Costs an arm and a leg: This idiom is used when something is very expensive.
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Cut the mustard: To succeed, to come up to expectations, adequate enough to compete or participate.
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Elvis has left the building: The show has come to an end. It's all over. Every cloud has a silver lining.
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In the heat of the moment: Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment.
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On the ball: When someone understands the situation well.
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Put wool over other people's eyes: This means to deceive someone into thinking well of them.
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Not playing with a full deck: Someone who lacks intelligence.