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to use the weapons or tactics of one's enemy or opponent
fight fire with fire
something has already happened and cannot be changed
what's done is done
someone is in a difficult or awkward situation, often one that is hard to get out of
in a pickle
A very kind and good nature
heart of gold
die.
breathed his last
said to express relief at being free of an unwanted person or thing
good riddance
a foolish and hopeless search for or pursuit of something that you most likely won't get anyway
wild goose chase
the ultimate goal or purpose
be all, end all
a command for execution, usually from someone who MUST be obeyed (like a King or Queen)
off with his head
to alarm or horrify someone
make your hair stand on end
neither very good nor very bad
so-so
a person or thing subjected to general mockery or ridicule
laughing stock
have declined from former prosperity or good condition
seen better days
to disappear suddenly and completely, often in a mysterious or unexplained way, leaving no trace behind
vanish into thin air
not alive, truly deceased
dead as a doornail
return to a past position or situation
full circle
jealousy imagined as a monster that attacks people
green eyed monster
a new and hopeful period resulting from major changes
brave new world
respect for the rules or equal treatment of all concerned
fair play
unfair play in a game or sport.
foul play
something that looks pitiful, sad, or neglected
a sorry sight
escaping from a very dangerous situation, especially one where death seemed unavoidable
out of the jaws of death
someone's secret plans or activities have been revealed and therefore must stop because they cannot succeed
the game is up
keep out of sight; avoid detection or attention
lie low
you can do anything you wish or go anywhere you want in your life because you have the ability to do so
the world is my oyster
(especially of a harsh sound) cause someone to feel intense discomfort or irritation
set your teeth on edge
in one's most deepest feelings
heart of hearts
something enjoyable or beneficial which becomes bothersome or harmful in large quantities, or over an extended period of time
too much of a good thing
you've had so little sleep, your eye didn't even close once
not slept one wink
do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going
break the ice
lacking courage or timid
faint hearted
in great suspense; very anxiously or excited
bated breath
no matter what happens
come what may
an expression used to show surprise, annoyance, or impatience, often when asking someone to do something or reacting to a situation
for goodness' sake!
loving someone makes you unable to see their faults
love is blind