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That pizza was exactly what I wanted. It really hit...
the spot
She got the promotion, the salary increase and the corner office. She's the boss's daughter. No...
wonder
It's just a small mistake. There's no need to make such a...
fuss
I know things are difficult right now, but don't give up. Keep your ... up
head/chin
I don't want to spend hours cooking. Let's take the easy...
It's been ages since we last spoke. We should touch...
base
I got the job thanks to a last-minute cancellation. What a lucky...
break
I don't know the exact number, but there were 50 people there, give or...
take
I don't think we should buy the cheapest option just because it's cheap. You get what you...
pay for
I was about to miss my flight, but the train arrived just in time. I was saved by the...
bell/gong
I can't believe he told everyone my secret. I feel like he's stabbed me in the...
The scandal was serious, but the allegations we've heard so far are just the tip of the...
iceberg
I know you want to help, but please don't give me unsolicited...
advice
I don't mind helping you, but I have a fair ... of work already.
share
I know you made a mistake, but there's no point beating yourself...
up
I know you want to win, but sometimes you have to accept that you can't fight every battle. You have to pick your...
battles
I didn't want to go to the party, but I went because I didn't want to rock the...
boat
My neighbours play loud music every night. They're driving me up the...
wall
I don't want to spend the whole evening arguing about politics. We have bigger fish to...
He kept asking questions about my salary. He was clearly fishing for...
compliments
I know you think you're helping, but you're making the situation worse. You're just stirring the...
pot
He pretended to be sick to avoid paying his share. He was trying to ... his way out of it.
worm
I don't want to judge her based on one mistake. Let's not put her on a...
The company tried to hide the scandal, but the truth eventually came out. They couldn't brush/sweep it under the...
rug
I know you're upset, but don't get your knickers in a...
twist