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the last straw
[phrase]
the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision
grey area
[noun]
a situation in which everything is unclear and cannot be easily defined
to level the playing field
[phrase]
to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances
slippery slope
[noun]
a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome
sore point
[phrase]
a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned
wishful thinking
[noun]
the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening
foregone conclusion
[noun]
something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable, regardless of what actions are taken to prevent it
last resort
[noun]
a thing that is only chosen when every other option or alternative has failed
saving grace
[noun]
a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous
mixed blessing
[noun]
a situation or thing that has both positive and negative aspects or consequences, making it difficult to assess whether it is ultimately beneficial or detrimental
cold feet
[noun]
the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something
spiritualism
[noun]
the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living
to dismiss
[verb]
to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration
to withstand
[verb]
to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself
uncanny
[adjective]
beyond what is ordinary, expected, and indicating the inference of supernatural powers
deduction
[noun]
the process of reasoning from general principles or premises to a specific conclusion
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