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"If the shoe fits, wear it" = if a description applies to you, then accept it. ⠀ Example: I know you don't like being called unreliable, but if the shoe fits, wear it. ⠀ Example: Look James, I am not blaming you for this problem - but if the shoe fits, wear it. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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"If the shoe fits, wear it" = if a description applies to you, then accept it. ⠀ Example: I know you don't like being called unreliable, but if the shoe fits, wear it. ⠀ Example: Look James, I am not blaming you for this problem - but if the shoe fits, wear it. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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"Let the cat out of the bag" = reveal a secret. ⠀ Example: It's a secret. Try not to let the cat out of the bag. ⠀ Example: How did mom find out we were planning a surprise party for her? Who let the cat out of the bag? ⠀ Origin: This expression alludes to the dishonest practice of a merchant substituting a worthless cat for a valuable pig, which is discovered only when the buyer gets home and opens the bag. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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"Jump through hoops" = make extraordinary efforts. ⠀ Example: The company is jumping through hoops these days to try to please customers. ⠀ Example: How did you manage to get permission for this? Did you have to jump through hoops? ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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"Packed like sardines" = a large number of people in a small space. ⠀ Example: The bus was full. The passengers were packed like sardines. ⠀ Example: We didn't want to take more than one car, so we had to drive for about four hours packed like sardines in Jeff's little sedan. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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"Blow your own trumpet" = tell everyone proudly about your abilities, achievements, etc. ⠀ Example: I hate the way Barry always blows his own trumpet, and I get sick of hearing about all the amazing things he's done. ⠀ Example: I don't mean to blow my own trumpet, but this pasta sauce I made is quite delicious! ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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"Money talks" = rich people have a lot of power and influence. Examples:

He seems to get away with murder. I guess money talks.

He can't act so how did he get the part in the movie?

His father is a millionaire. Money talks.

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"In the red" = in debt. ⠀ Example: Tourism is down and many hotels are in the red. ⠀ Example: With all those car repairs, we're going to be in the red this month. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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"Have a heart of gold" = be very kind and generous. ⠀ Example: She'll do anything for anyone - she has a heart of gold. ⠀ Example: You think Tom stole your watch? Impossible! He has a heart of gold. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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"Have bun in the oven" = be pregnant. ⠀ Example: I saw Kathy at the market yesterday. She has a bun in the oven! ⠀ Example: She was happy to announce to her parents that they would soon be grandparents as she had a bun in the oven. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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"Greener pastures" = better or more exciting job or place. ⠀ Example: I liked my job here, but it just didn't pay enough, so I had to go to greener pastures. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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"Greener pastures" = better or more exciting job or place. ⠀ Example: I liked my job here, but it just didn't pay enough, so I had to go to greener pastures. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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"Drop like a hot potato" = abandon suddenly and completely. ⠀ Example: When Debbie discovered that her boyfriend was married, she dropped him like a hot potato. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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"Don't count your chickens (before they hatch)" = don't make future plans based on something that has not happened yet. ⠀ Example: The contract is not signed yet. Don't count your chickens before they hatch. ⠀ Example: She said she was certain to be offered a part in the play, but I told her not to count her chickens, as a lot of other people wanted the same part. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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"Dog-eat-dog" = place or situation that is highly competitive. ⠀ Example: In show business it's dog-eat-dog - one day you're a star, the next you've been replaced by younger talent. ⠀ Example: That school is dog-eat-dog.The students cheat and even destroy each other’s work to get better grades. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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"Be full of yourself" = think that you are very important in a way that annoys other people. ⠀ Example: Ever since she won the prize, Mary's been so full of herself that no one wants to talk to her. ⠀ Example: Oh, he is so full of himself! Despite what he's told you, he is not the most valuable member of our team, believe me. ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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"Hard nut to crack" = problem that is hard to solve or person who is difficult to understand. ⠀ Example: You want me to find more money in the budget? It’s a hard nut to crack! ⠀ Example: I've been dating Jenny for over a year, and I still think she's a hard nut to crack! ⠀ Learn idioms in our app - https://onelink.to/zhdnr2

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