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to decide on something
to make up your mind
to be independent
to stand on your own feet
something gets out of control
something gets out of hand
to leave a place or to begin a journey
to hit the road
somebody has a sudden feeling of fear or excitement
somebody's heart misses a beat
to be tired or annoyed with something that has been happening for too long
to be fed up with something
an event, an experience etc. that is surprising and shows you that something that you did not already know
something is a real eye-opener
in your imagination
in your mind's eye
to want to travel or move to a different place, want to do something different
to get itchy feet
something was successful, but only just barely
by the skin of your teeth
to think very hard or for a long time about something
to rack your brain(s)
your attitude towards something changes, usually making you feel more friendly, helpful, etc.
to have a change of heart
to irritate someone
to rub someone the wrong way
to do something such as an activity or a sport for the first time
to try your hand at something
to feel more positive about something, especially when you thought that you had no chance of achieving
to take heart from something