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TWENTY IDIOMATIC PHRASES
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Across the board Definition: In all areas or respects; affecting or involving all parts of something.
Example: The company decided to give a 5% salary increase across the board.
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Out of the loop Definition: Not informed about or not included in something.
Example: After taking a long vacation, I felt completely out of the loop at work.
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Back to square one Definition: Returning to the starting point of a process or activity, usually because previous attempts have failed.
Example: After the prototype failed, the team had to go back to square one.
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Beat around the bush Definition: Avoid getting to the point or avoiding the main issue.
Example: Stop beating around the bush and tell me what really happened.
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Behind the scenes Definition: Where the public cannot see, in secret or private.
Example: A lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes before the product launch.
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Bite off more than you can chew Definition: To take on a task that is too big or beyond one's ability.
Example: She bit off more than she could chew by enrolling in too many classes while working full-time.
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On track Definition: Proceeding or progressing as planned or expected.
Example: The project is on track to be completed by the deadline.
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At a standstill Definition: A situation in which there is no movement or activity; a halt.
Example: Traffic was at a standstill during the rush hour.
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Bring to the table Definition: To offer something, especially a useful skill, attribute, or proposal.
Example: She brings a lot of experience and knowledge to the table in her new role.
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Call it a day Definition: To stop what one is doing for the rest of the day.
Example: After several hours of intense study, I decided to call it a day.
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At the end of the day Definition: Ultimately; after everything has been taken into consideration.
Example: At the end of the day, the most important thing is your health.
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Clear the air Definition: To remove doubts or misunderstandings.
Example: We had a meeting to clear the air about the misunderstandings from last week.
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Come a long way Definition: To make significant progress.
Example: Technology has come a long way in the past few decades.
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Under the radar Definition: Not detected or noticed; doing something quietly or without attracting attention.
Example: The startup operated under the radar for years before it became a major player in the industry.
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Draw the line Definition: To set a boundary; to define a limit beyond which one will not go.
Example: We need to draw the line on how much we can spend on this project.
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By and large Definition: For the most part; generally speaking.
Example: By and large, the feedback on the new policy has been positive.
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In the long run Definition: Over a long period into the future; in the final outcome.
Example: Eating healthy may seem expensive, but it pays off in the long run.
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For the time being Definition: Temporarily; for now.
Example: Let's shelve this project for the time being and focus on more urgent matters.
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To get the hang of something Definition: To learn how to do something; to become accustomed to or skilled at something.
Example: It took me a while, but I finally got the hang of riding a skateboard.
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To take something into account Definition: To consider or include something when making a decision or judgment.
Example: You need to take the weather into account before planning your outdoor event.
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