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to bust a gut
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to try one's best to do or achieve something
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all in a day's work
phrase
something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job
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you can say that again
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used to express one's complete agreement with someone's statement
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time will tell
sentence
used to mean that by passing time it will be proved if something is true, valid, or effective
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after one's own heart
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used to describe someone who shares the same qualities, preferences, or values as the person being referred to, often expressing approval or admiration for their similar mindset or behavior
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live and learn
/lˈaɪv ænd lˈɜːn/
interjection
used to imply that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process, and that one should not be discouraged by failure but instead use it as an opportunity for growth and improvement

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live and let live
sentence
used to promote tolerance and acceptance of different lifestyles, opinions, or beliefs
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it takes all sorts to make a world
sentence
used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive
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you win some, you lose some
sentence
used as a reminder that life is full of successes and failures, and it is important to be resilient and maintain a positive attitude in order to learn and grow from both
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you learn something new every day
sentence
used to say that on any given day, there are opportunities to acquire new knowledge or gain new insights
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to be all talk (and no action)
phrase
used to describe someone who continuously talks about what they are planning to do, but they never do or achieve much
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the end of the world
phrase
a situation that is an absolute disaster or is the worst thing that could possibly happen
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to face / come to / hit a / the (brick) wall
phrase
to reach a point where it is unlikely or too difficult to make any progress
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great minds think alike
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used to suggest that intelligent or creative individuals often come up with similar ideas or solutions, especially when faced with a particular problem or challenge
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to have / keep one's feet on the ground
phrase
to be practical, realistic, and down-to-earth in one's thinking or approach to life
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rather sb than me
sentence
used to say that one is feeling relieved or grateful that a situation or fate is happening to someone else instead of oneself
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never mind
/nˈɛvɚ mˈaɪnd/
interjection
used to indicate that something is not worth worrying about or paying attention to

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(it is) alright for some
sentence
used to express jealousy, envy, or resentment towards someone who appears to be in a favorable or privileged situation
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it could have been worse
sentence
used sarcastically to say that the situation is already quite bad or that the outcome is disappointing, despite the attempt to find a positive spin on it
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