“Throw caution to the wind”
To take a risk without worrying too much.
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“Throw caution to the wind”
To take a risk without worrying too much.
“Bright spot”
A positive thing in a difficult situation.
“Above board”
Honest, legal, and open.
“A no-win situation”
A situation where every option has a bad outcome.
“Steal the show”
To get the most attention and praise.
“Be in someone’s shoes”
To be in another person’s situation.
“The whole nine yards”
Everything possible or available.
“Blank slate”
A fresh start with no previous influence.
“A can of worms”
A complicated problem that creates more problems when you start dealing with it.
“Add insult to injury”
To make a bad situation even worse.
“In the nick of time”
Just before it is too late.
“Bite your tongue”
To stop yourself from saying something.
“A needle in a haystack”
Something very difficult to find.
“Easier on the eyes”
More pleasant to look at.
“Grasp at straws”
To try any possible solution, even if it is unlikely to work.
“Fast track”
A quicker path to progress or success.
“A stepping stone”
Something that helps you move toward a bigger goal.
“Break free”
To escape from control or limitation.
“Walk on eggshells”
To be very careful not to upset someone.
“Fight an uphill battle”
To face a very difficult challenge.
“Hit the sack”
To go to bed or go to sleep.
“A false alarm”
A warning about danger that turns out not to be real.
“Hot under the collar”
Angry or embarrassed.
“Easy pickings”
Something easy to get or achieve.
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“Rome wasn’t built in a day”
Important things take time.
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