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To avoid saying something directly.
To manage financially; have enough money to live.
It’s not very complicated.
A small visible part of a much bigger problem or situation.
Agreeing and understanding the same thing.
In good and bad times.
In trouble.
You must work hard to achieve success.
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“Miss the boat”
To miss an opportunity.
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In the same situation as others.
To try very hard to help or please someone.
To be upset about something that cannot be changed.
To face a problem directly.
To make extra effort.
Immediately; without hesitation.
Deal with a problem when it happens, not before.
Don’t judge by appearance.
To destroy relationships so you cannot return to them.
To support your words with actions.
Don’t bring up old problems.
Stay positive in a difficult situation.
To become exhausted from too much work or stress.
To give up.
To cost too much money.
To summarize briefly.