“Burn bridges”
To destroy relationships so you cannot return to them.
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“Burn bridges”
To destroy relationships so you cannot return to them.
“Blood is thicker than water”
Family relationships are more important than other relationships.
“Read someone like a book”
To understand someone’s thoughts or feelings very easily.
“Have a soft spot for someone”
To feel particular affection for someone or something.
“Steal someone’s thunder”
To take attention or praise away from someone by acting before them.
“Go to the ends of the earth”
To make every possible effort to help someone or achieve something.
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“Easy does it”
Go slowly and carefully.
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