“Live and learn”
Used after learning from a mistake or experience.
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“Live and learn”
Used after learning from a mistake or experience.
“Get off the hook”
To avoid punishment or responsibility.
“Every dog has its day”
Everyone gets a chance to succeed at some point.
“Blood is thicker than water”
Family relationships are more important than other relationships.
“A hard nut to crack”
A difficult person, problem, or situation to understand or solve.
“Go out on a limb”
To take a risk by saying or doing something.
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“Miss the boat”
To miss an opportunity.
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“On cloud nine”
Extremely happy.
“Call a spade a spade”
To speak honestly and directly.
“Smell a rat”
To suspect that something is wrong or dishonest.
“Once and for all”
Finally and permanently.
“Silver spoon”
A symbol of being born into a rich or privileged family.
“Up in arms”
Very angry or upset about something.
“Blaze a trail”
To be the first to do something new.
“Sit tight”
To wait patiently and not take action yet.
“Back on track”
Returning to the right direction or plan.
“A rough patch”
A difficult period of time.
“A golden opportunity”
A very good chance to do something valuable.
“Off the charts”
Extremely high or impressive.
“Make it or break it”
To cause either success or failure.
“Lead the way”
To be the first or guide others.
“Good things come to those who wait”
Patience can bring good results.
“Eat humble pie”
To admit that you were wrong.
“Back to basics”
Returning to simple and important principles.
“Nothing to write home about”
Not special or impressive.