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go by the book
go by the book
Meaning do things strictly according to the written rules, etc. according to the rules and norms to strictly follow the applicable guidelines to do …
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build bridges
build bridges
Meaning to foster good relationships to support friendly relations between hostile groups help to restore a friendly relationship after a disagreement improve relationships between people who …
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backhanded compliment
backhanded compliment
Meaning: ambiguous statement – one that can be taken as a compliment, but which might also be seen as an insult. Example: She told him that …
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can of worms
a can of worms
Meaning to get into something that is messy, has problems and is unwanted something that is complicated and involves a lot of hassle (to …
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put the cart before the horse
put the cart before the horse
Meaning to do things in the wrong order or sequence to do something in wrong manner reverse the right method of doing …
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let the cat out of the bag
let the cat out of the bag
Meaning to let a secret out in the open to allow something that is hidden to be revealed to reveal something …
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throw caution to the winds
throw caution to the winds
Meaning to take a decision without caring about the negative effects that come with it to not worry about the ill effects of …
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chink in armour
chink in armour
Meaning: a susceptible or vulnerable area. Example: She is a brilliant social worker but her lack of political awareness may be the chink in her armour …
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chip off the old block
chip off the old block
Meaning: similar to one’s parents in behavior, character or personality. Example: Same like his brother, he is a chip off the old block, very …
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when the chips are down
when the chips are down
Meaning: when a situation is urgent or desperate. Example: She’s the person you would like to have around when the chips are down.
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strike a chord
strike a chord
Variants strike a note; strike the note touch a chord; touch the chord touch a note; touch the note
Meaning to trigger a strong memory, to create an emotional response to something or a situation …
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clean sweep
clean sweep
Meaning an irresistible victory easy success to defeat the competitor very easily win devastatingly Example Sentences The forecasters are predicting of making a clean sweep for the …
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to heart’s content
to heart’s content
Meaning to gain full satisfaction when the limit is up to the requirement of the other person the extent to which the person feels satisfied, …
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cup of tea
cup of tea
Meaning to like something to one’s liking, taste and so forth if it is “your cup of tea” it is something that you prefer something …
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cut corners
cut corners
Meaning economise on time, money, materials or effort, perhaps unwisely to do something in a cheap and easy way leaving out steps when doing something, often …
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curry favour
curry favour
meaning seek to gain advantage by flattery the act of praising someone so that some benefit or advantage can be gained usually seen as overbearing courteousness …
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cut both ways
cut both ways
Meaning: have two different effects at the same time, usually one good and one bad. Example: Watching TV cuts both ways; it makes people know …
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off the cuff
off the cuff
Meaning in an unguarded way to speak without any preparation to speak something without thinking about it spontaneous, casual, extempore and informal remark Example Sentences …
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in cahoots
in cahoots
Meaning to do something in hiding or secret because it is morally or socially not acceptable in league, but usually referred as a negative thing, a disreputable partnership …
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come to a head
come to a head
Meaning | Synonyms to reach a point in a situation where action needs to be taken a culmination of events leading to a conclusion …
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all in a day’s work
all in a day’s work
Meaning | Synonyms refers to the work that is done regularly by someone all part of one’s normal routine or job or range …
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day of reckoning
day of reckoning
Meaning: the time when an unpleasant situation has to be dealt with. Example: Ignoring the study near exams will definitely bring you the day of reckoning …
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get a raw deal
get a raw deal
Meaning: unfair treatment. Example: She got a very raw deal in terms of his father’s will: everything was left to her younger sister.
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a dime a dozen
a dime a dozen
Meaning something very common and not having much value something that is abundant, cheap and very common something that is very common and not …
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dog eat dog
dog eat dog
Meaning a very competitive world ruthlessly competitive business environment marked by destructive or ruthless competition, without self-restraint, ethics, etc. do anything to be successful, even …
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dot the i’s and cross the t’s
dot the i’s and cross the t’s
Meaning to take care of every detail, even minor ones be meticulous and precise to do something very carefully and in …
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