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30 Jun, 06:05

Strike while the iron is hot

This phrase means to take action or make use of an opportunity at the right moment when the conditions are most favorable. In life, there are moments when circumstances align and present a perfect chance for success or progress.

Example: When I received a job offer from my dream company, I knew I had to act while the iron was hot. I immediately accepted the offer and began my exciting new journey.

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29 Jun, 05:49

One thing led to another

Unexpected chain reaction of events resulting from a single action or decision. Like a domino effect.

Example: I was studying for my exam when my friend called, inviting me to a party. I went to the party, met someone new, and we became friends. One thing led to another, and now we're roommates!

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28 Jun, 07:05

When nothing works, don't give up! "If all else fails" means when you've tried everything and nothing has succeeded, it's time to try something different.

It's like saying, "Okay, nothing else has worked, but we're not done yet."

It shows the importance of perseverance and not losing hope.

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27 Jun, 06:33

Choose between two bad things? Pick the "lesser of two evils"! It means selecting the option that's not as bad as the other.

It's like saying, "Well, it's not great, but it's better than the alternative."

It shows making a tough decision when both options are undesirable. Remember, sometimes you have to choose the better of two not-so-great choices!

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26 Jun, 06:03

"One way or another" means things will work out in the end, no matter what.

It's like saying, "We'll find a way, no matter what happens!"

It's a positive and determined expression that shows you're not giving up, and you believe that things will eventually turn out alright.

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26 Jun, 06:02

Reacting to what others say

We will explore a variety of idiomatic expressions that are commonly used to react to what others say. These idioms will help you express your thoughts, feelings, agreement, disagreement, surprise, and much more in a more nuanced and expressive way.

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23 Jun, 06:12

A can of worms

"A can of worms" is like opening a box and finding a bunch of wriggling worms inside. It means getting into something that turns out to be way more complicated than you thought. It's like opening up one problem, and suddenly, a whole bunch of other problems come crawling out!

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22 Jun, 06:31

A vicious circle

"A vicious circle" is like being stuck in a loop of bad things. It's when one bad thing leads to another, and it keeps going round and round. Breaking free from it can be tough!

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21 Jun, 05:45

Pros and cons

"Pros and cons" is a phrase used to discuss the advantages and disadvantages or the positive and negative aspects of a particular topic, decision, or situation. The word "pros" refers to the favorable or beneficial factors, while "cons" refer to the unfavorable or negative factors.

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20 Jun, 06:25

In a nutshell

"In a nutshell" is an idiomatic expression used to summarize or describe something concisely. It's like capturing the main points or essence in a short summary.

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