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She ... thought about the ... of her actions, especially ... others who seemed more confident.
She constantly thought about the point of her actions, especially in comparison to others who seemed more confident.
something that has a very low chance of happening
WHEN PIGS FLY
..., it's important to ... all the facts before we ... about what really happened.
At the end of the day, it's important to acknowledge all the facts before we jump to conclusions about what really happened.
is to take a secondary position or status : to be or become less important, active
Take a back seat
..., it's important to ... all the facts before we ... about what really happened.
At the end of the day, it's important to acknowledge all the facts before we jump to conclusions about what really happened.
is to take a secondary position or status : to be or become less important, active
Take a back seat
The team had to ... the ... issues that would inevitably ... during the project's development phase.
The team had to tackle the prevailing issues that would inevitably arise during the project's development phase.
To support something that is popular
Jump on the bandwagon
It's ... that dealing with the issue ... ... us to solve it faster.
It's obvious that dealing with the issue directly allows us to solve it faster.
... ... the ...
Fortune favors the bold.
The ... to action ... action. What ... in the way ... the way.
The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
..., the movie was exciting; ...., its humor was too ... for most people to enjoy.
Indeed, the movie was exciting; on the other hand, its humor was too subtle for most people to enjoy.
The ... to action ... action. What ... in the way ... the way.
The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
The ... pursuit of knowledge can lead to ... discoveries that ultimately ... who we are and what we stand for.
The relentless pursuit of knowledge can lead to astounding discoveries that ultimately define who we are and what we stand for.
When something is ... ..., you do it ... if the ... are not in your ...
When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.
..., she did what she was ..., even though she had to try ... to get it right.
Ultimately, she did what she was supposed to, even though she had to try over and over to get it right.
to be or become less important, active
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... is better than ...
take a back seat
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Well done is better than well said.
... in the wild, I ... survival ... quick thinking and adaptability.
Out there in the wild, I suppose survival relies on quick thinking and adaptability.
the unexpected or coincidental appearance of an individual immediately after being mentioned in conversation
Speak of the devil
... in the wild, I ... survival ... quick thinking and adaptability.
Out there in the wild, I suppose survival relies on quick thinking and adaptability.
Something that seems bad or unlucky but results in something good.
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... not to be a ..., but ... to be of ...
A blessing in disguise
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Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.
The room was ... of light, and the ... shadows seemed to ... every unsettling detail.
The room was devoid of light, and the horrendous shadows seemed to magnify every unsettling detail.
pointless, foolish and futile search or pursuit that is bound to result in failure.
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Do not ... making a ... ... you from making a ...
Wild goose chase
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Do not let making a living prevent you from making a life.
When planning the event, you should ... that unexpected delays may ..., as they ... always do with large gatherings.
When planning the event, you should take into account that unexpected delays may occur, as they nearly always do with large gatherings.
to do something in the quickest or cheapest way, often harming the quality of your work
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The ... of ... is to do the ... thing un...ly well.
Cutting corners
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The secret of success is to do the common thing uncommonly well.
Don't ... when you are not ... but ... to be ... of ...
Don't worry when you are not recognized but strive to be worthy of recognition.
Can you ... how I might ... the skills you mentioned? It seems ... important for my progress.
Can you indicate how I might acquire the skills you mentioned? It seems quite important for my progress.
the unexpected or coincidental appearance of an individual immediately after being mentioned in conversation
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Don't ... when you are not ... but ... to be ... of ...
Speak of the devil
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Don't worry when you are not recognized but strive to be worthy of recognition.
He had no idea ... what would ... from the shadows, but the brief ... he caught was enough to send a chill down his spine.
He had no idea whatsoever what would emerge from the shadows, but the brief glimpse he caught was enough to send a chill down his spine.
a harsh or unpleasant way of treating someone that is almost identical to the manner in which they treated one
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DON'T FIND ..., FIND A ...; ... CAN ...
a taste of one's own medicine
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DON'T FIND FAULT, FIND A REMEDY; ANYBODY CAN COMPLAIN.
This idiom is used when a situation becomes difficult or impossible to control; it describes something which is chaotic and unmanageable.
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If life were ..., it would ... to be life and be ... ...
get out of hand
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If life were predictable, it would cease to be life and be without flavor.
Can you ... how I might ... the skills you mentioned? It seems ... important for my progress.
Can you indicate how I might acquire the skills you mentioned? It seems quite important for my progress.
to make things slightly easier for someone than you normally would, because of their special circumstances or situation
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When you ... what you ..., the ... will ... who you are.
Cut somebody some slack
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When you undervalue what you do, the world will undervalue who you are.
to make things slightly easier for someone than you normally would, because of their special circumstances or situation
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When you ... what you ..., the ... will ... who you are.
Cut somebody some slack
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When you undervalue what you do, the world will undervalue who you are.
to speak or write evasively; to talk around an issue
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If you ... want something, don't ... for it — teach ... to be ...
BEAT AROUND THE BUSH
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If you genuinely want something, don't wait for it — teach yourself to be impatient.