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tip of the iceberg

a very small difficulty or problem that is actually part of a much bigger and more serious problem

Ex: The scandal involving the company's CEO is only the tip of the iceberg; there's likely more wrongdoing beneath the surface.
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Uncle Tom Cobley and all

used for referring to a list of people or items that is frustratingly long

Ex: They've invited politicians, business leaders, celebrities, and Uncle Tom Cobley and all to their gala event.
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(as|) far as the eye (can|could|will) see

until the point that one is capable of seeing

Ex: The construction cranes will shape the skyline of the city, as far as the eye will see.
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across the board

affecting everyone or everything in a particular situation or group

Ex: The price increase impacted consumers across the board.
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all and sundry

everyone, not just a certain group of people

Ex: The charity event welcomes all and sundry to contribute to the cause.
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bag and baggage

with everything that one owns

Ex: He decided to leave the country for good, selling his property and leaving bag and baggage.
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by a long shot

used to convey how great the difference is between two things

Ex: Her score on the exam was the highest in the class by a long shot.
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every mother's son

every single person from a specific group

Ex: The new law applies to every mother's son living in the county.
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every Tom, Dick, and Harry

all of the ordinary people

Ex: The store offers discounts to every Tom, Dick, and Harry during the sale.
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everything but the kitchen sink

a collection of many different things or items, often excessive or unnecessary, that includes almost everything that could be taken or brought along

Tutto tranne il lavello della cucina

Tutto tranne il lavello della cucina

Ex: They decorated the party venue with streamers, balloons, and all sorts of decorationseverything but the kitchen sink.
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from A to Z

including every single detail

Ex: The training program covers the entire curriculum from A to Z.
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right and left

used when something happens or is done a lot

Ex: In the chaos, people were running right and left, trying to find safety.
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on a biblical scale

to a great degree

Ex: Their generosity in donating to the disaster relief fund was on a biblical scale, providing much-needed aid to those in need.
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the whole nine yards

all that is possible, desirable, or available

Ex: The project required their team to research and present the whole nine yards of information on the topic.
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the world and his wife

a very great number of people

Ex: The political rally drew the world and his wife, all eager to hear the candidate speak.
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to {one's} fingertips

in every possible way

Ex: The athlete trained relentlessly, developing physical strength and agility to his fingertips.
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you name it

anything and everything one can possibly think of within a certain category

Ex: Our company provides services for various industries: healthcare, technology, finance, you name it."
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to [take] {sth} up a notch

to add to the quality or intensity of something

Ex: He wanted to take his fitness routine up a notch by incorporating more challenging exercises.
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back-of-the-envelope calculation

a rough estimate or calculation done quickly and informally, often using basic methods or assumptions

calcolo approssimativo, stima rapida

calcolo approssimativo, stima rapida

Ex: The manager used a back-of-the-envelope calculation to gauge the potential return on investment .Il manager ha utilizzato un **calcolo approssimativo** per valutare il potenziale ritorno sull'investimento.
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roots and all

used to describe an examination of something that covers every aspect and detail

Ex: The investigation aimed to uncover the truth, examining the evidence roots and all.
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warts and all

in a way that includes all the flaws and imperfections, without any attempt to conceal them

Ex: The manager's report on the project was thorough, discussing its successes and failures, warts and all.
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