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Zero hour
a time when a crucial decision or essential action must be taken
make all the difference
influence someone or something in a positive way
jump on the bandwagon
to start doing something because it is fashionable or profitable
king of the hill
be the undisputed champion
on top of the world
in a good mood as everything is going well for you
Zoning out
Not paying attention
more than meets the eye
not as simple as it looks
jump to conclusions
to predict a situation without having sufficient information
knotty problem
difficult or complex problem
out of hand
out of control
zip your lip
to stop talking
mull over
to take a long time to make a decision
jump the gun
start something too soon or early, especially without thinking
kick the habit
to overcome an addiction
outside the lines
not sticking to the rules
zip past
to move past (someone or something) very fast
mind your own business
to look into your own matter
I would like you to mind your own business and stop telling me what to do.
just deserts
get what one deserves
After the supervisor was suspended, many workers felt that he got his just deserts
knock socks off
doing something which was never done before
Lara's performance at the concert last night just knocked my socks off.
old school
old fashioned ideas or approach compared to current trends
zero tolerance
enial to allow rebellious activities, usually by rigid and strict application of the rules;
Music to ears
something that is soothing to your ears
Jack of all trades
someone who is competent at many things but does not excel at any of them
kick the can down the road
to avoid dealing with a problem
on edge
to feel tense or unable to relax