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To have an advantage or control.
To make a process easier or faster.
To understand the hidden meaning of something.
To do something too early before the right time.
To ignore something wrong intentionally.
To be ignored or not listened to.
From the beginning or basic level.
Very little or no chance.
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“Miss the boat”
To miss an opportunity.
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To compromise with someone.
To survive a difficult period.
To work too hard and not rest enough.
An approximate number or estimate.
To go wrong or fail.
In control of a situation.
Unable to see well.
An obvious problem that people avoid talking about.
No matter what happens or how difficult it is.
The last problem that makes a situation unacceptable.
The most important things should be done first.
Free from responsibility, blame, or trouble.
To have no effect or influence.
To pass from one owner to another.
To share gossip or interesting personal news.
A situation where one must act quickly before time runs out.