“Drive home”
To emphasize a point clearly.
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“Drive home”
To emphasize a point clearly.
“An old hand”
A person with a lot of experience in something.
“Go in circles”
To make no progress while repeating the same ideas or actions.
“Blow your own trumpet”
To talk proudly about your own achievements.
“Bide your time”
To wait patiently for the right moment.
“A fresh pair of eyes”
A new person who can look at something objectively.
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“Miss the boat”
To miss an opportunity.
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“Keep tabs on”
To watch or monitor carefully.
“Hit home”
To be fully understood or strongly felt.
“Dead in the water”
Unable to continue or succeed.
“Follow in someone’s footsteps”
To do the same thing as someone did before you.
“Cook the books”
To dishonestly change financial records.
“Against all odds”
Despite very low chances of success.
“Come out on top”
To win or succeed after difficulty.
“Have a field day”
To enjoy an opportunity to criticize or take advantage.
“Fall flat”
To fail to have the intended effect.
“Foot the bill”
To pay for something.
“Dirt cheap”
Very cheap.
“All things considered”
After considering everything.
“Live and learn”
Used after learning from a mistake or experience.
“Iron out”
To solve small problems or disagreements.
“Down the road”
In the future.
“Go belly up”
To fail completely, especially a business.
“Give it a shot”
To try something.
“Get off the hook”
To avoid punishment or responsibility.