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Take It With a Grain of Salt
To regard something with skepticism or not to believe it entirely, acknowledging it might not be completely true or accurate.
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Better Late Than Never
It is always preferable to accomplish something, even if delayed, rather than to never do it at all.
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Devil's advocate
Someone who takes an opposing viewpoint for the sake of argument, often to test the validity or strength of an idea rather than out of genuine disagreement.
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Kill two birds with one stone
To achieve two objectives or solve two problems with a single action or effort.
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Still waters run deep
Quiet or reserved individuals often possess a profound and complex character that is not immediately apparent.
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With a pinch of salt
To interpret information or a statement with a degree of skepticism, not fully believing its accuracy or truth.
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Snake in the grass
A treacherous or deceitful person who conceals their true harmful intentions, often appearing harmless.
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Dog eat dog
A situation characterized by ruthless competition where people are willing to harm each other to succeed.
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To ad-lib
To speak or perform spontaneously without prior preparation, often to fill in gaps or respond to unexpected situations.
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Ad lib
To improvise or speak spontaneously without prior preparation.
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Deus ex machina
A sudden, unexpected, and often improbable solution to an seemingly unsolvable problem in a story or situation.
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Purple patch
A purple patch is a period of exceptional success, good fortune, or high performance.
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Learn by heart
To learn something by heart means to commit it to memory completely, so it can be recalled without prompting.
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To be immune to something
To possess natural or acquired resistance and protection against a disease, influence, or negative effect.
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A sound mind in a sound body
This phrase signifies the belief that a healthy mind is essential for overall well-being and is often achieved through physical fitness and good health.
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when in Rome
This phrase advises one to adapt to the customs and practices of a foreign place or new environment they are visiting.
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take things with a grain of salt
To approach information or statements with a degree of skepticism and not believe them entirely, often due to their questionable reliability.
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Expelled
To be permanently removed from an organization, institution, or place, often due to misconduct or rules violation.
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Fortune favors the bold
Courageous and proactive actions are more likely to lead to success and good luck.
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Tabula rasa
A tabula rasa refers to the mind before it has received any impressions from experience, or a clean slate ready to be filled.
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The dramatis personae
The dramatis personae refers to the principal characters or participants in a play, story, or real-life event.
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Callous
Lacking sympathy or feeling for the suffering of others.
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Impassive
Showing no emotion or feeling, often in the face of circumstances that would typically provoke a strong reaction.
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A sinecure
A position that requires little or no work but still provides the holder with a salary or other benefits.
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Ubiquitous
Something that is present, appearing, or found everywhere.
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To be sagacious
To possess or display keen mental discernment, good judgment, and practical wisdom.
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A trivial matter
Something that is unimportant, insignificant, or of little consequence.
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The common good
The benefits and conditions that serve the well-being and flourishing of all members of a community or society.
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Issuing an ultimatum
To present a final demand, the rejection of which will lead to a breakdown in relations or the use of force.
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To rejuvenate
To restore someone or something to a more youthful, vigorous, or effective state.
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To revive
To bring someone or something back to consciousness, health, or a strong condition after a period of weakness, dormancy, or decline.
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A vicious circle
A problematic situation in which one difficulty leads to another, and that second difficulty then intensifies the first, creating a self-perpetuating and inescapable cycle of misfortune.
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A healthy body, a healthy mind
This adage suggests that physical well-being is fundamental and often essential for maintaining mental well-being and clear thought.
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Mens sana in corpore sano
This Latin adage suggests that a healthy mind is intrinsically linked to a healthy body.
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Forewarned is forearmed.
Knowing about a potential problem or danger in advance allows one to prepare for it effectively.
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Prevention is better than cure.
It is more effective and less problematic to prevent a problem from occurring than to try and remedy it after it has already happened.
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Familiarity breeds contempt
Extensive exposure to someone or something can diminish respect or fondness, often leading to irritation or disdain.
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Improvise
To create or perform something spontaneously and without prior preparation, often in response to immediate circumstances.
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Extemporize
To speak, perform, or compose something without prior preparation, often on the spur of the moment.
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Impromptu
Done or said without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.
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Second nature
Something that has become so habitual and automatic through practice that it requires no conscious thought or effort.
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Emaciated
Extremely thin and weak, especially from illness or lack of food.
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Etcetera
Used at the end of a list to indicate that other similar items are included or understood, but not explicitly stated.
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Man proposes, God disposes
While humans can make plans and set goals, the ultimate outcome and resolution of events are subject to a higher power or fate.
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Mute
To be silent or unable to speak, often implying a temporary or permanent condition, or to silence an audio source.
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Disseminate the information
To spread news, facts, or knowledge widely among a large group of people, ensuring it reaches many recipients.
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Exorbitant price
An exorbitant price is one that is unreasonably high, far exceeding the true value or a fair market rate.
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An ulterior motive
A secret, often self-serving reason for doing something, hidden from others.
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Quid pro quo
An exchange of goods or services, where one transfer is contingent upon the other, implying a mutual exchange or a favor for a favor.
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A veteran
An individual who has served a long period in a particular profession, especially the military, and possesses extensive experience.
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Transparent
Easily seen through, understood, or detected; free from pretense or deceit.
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An arduous task
A task that is extremely difficult, demanding a great deal of effort, endurance, and perseverance.
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In unison
When two or more people or things act or speak at exactly the same time, producing a single, synchronized effect.
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Audacious
Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks, often with a hint of disrespect or insolence.
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Immaculate
Something that is perfectly clean, faultless, and without any imperfections or blemishes.
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Famished
Feeling extremely hungry, often to the point of weakness or discomfort.
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Ravenous
Extremely hungry, often to the point of being voracious or insatiable.
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Arrogant
Displaying an offensive attitude of superiority or self-importance.
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Intelligent
Possessing the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills effectively.
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Adamant
Firmly refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
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Instantly
Immediately and without any delay.
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Subsidize
To provide financial assistance or support to an industry, business, or individual, often by a government.
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The onus is on you
It is your responsibility or duty to prove something, take action, or handle a particular situation.
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In flagrante delicto
To be caught in the very act of committing a crime or wrongdoing, with the evidence clearly visible.
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Caught in the act
To be discovered in the middle of doing something, especially something wrong or illicit.
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Flagrant
Something flagrant is conspicuously and obviously offensive, disgraceful, or bad.
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Impudent
Behaving with a lack of respect, often characterized by being shamelessly bold or presumptuous.
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Insolent
Insolent describes someone who is boldly rude, disrespectful, or impudent in their behavior or speech.
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Without compunction
To perform an action, especially a morally questionable one, completely free from any feelings of guilt, regret, or moral hesitation.
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Generic
Lacking distinctive qualities or characteristics, often referring to a product or idea that is not branded or specific.