Idioms
Where have you been hiding?
I haven't seen you for a while - where have you been?
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What does it mean to go "off track"?
not following the right plan, direction, or course
What does it mean to "lose track"?
to stop knowing where someone or something is, or to forget what is happening or how much time has passed
Piece of cake
really easy
in the same boat
to be in the same situation or have the same problem as someone else
miss the boat
to miss an opportunity or chance
in a nutshell
in a very brief or simple way; to summarize something
the home stretch
the final part of something, especially when you are close to finishing
What is "a ballpark figure."
an approximate number or estimate
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throw a curveball
to surprise someone with something unexpected or difficult to deal with
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cover the bases
to make sure you have dealt with all the important things or possibilities before moving forward
go the extra mile
to make the extra effort to help someone or achieve something
What does it mean "to see the writing on the wall."
to recognize that something bad or important is likely to happen, even though it hasn't happened yet
tied up
very busy or unable to do something because you are busy
by the skin of my teeth
to succeed or escape something by a very small amount; just barely
a thorn in the flesh
a person or thing that constantly causes you trouble, annoyance, or pain
What is "the blind leading the blind."
a person who doesn't know what they're doing is trying to guide or teach another person who also doesn't know
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Wolves in sheep's clothing.
people who appear kind, harmless, or trustworthy but are actually dangerous, dishonest, or harmful
reap what you sow
you will experience the results of your own actions
the apple of someone's eye
means their favorite or most loved person
Call it a day
to stop working on something for the day, usually because you have done enough or are finished
cutting corners
doing something in the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way, often by skipping important steps or reducing quality
A picture is worth a thousand words
better to show than tell
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under the weather
feeling sick, unwell, or not at your best
Are you pulling my leg?
to joke with someone or trick them playfully by making them believe something that isn't true