in stone
phrasein a way that is not possible to be changed
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in a rut
phrasein the same situation for such a long time that it is no longer appealing
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to come of age
phraseto reach a significant stage in development and become accepted by the majority of people
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sea change
nouna complete or notable change compared to what the situation originally was
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bird of passage
phrasesomeone who only tends to stay at a place, particularly a house, for a relatively short period of time before moving on to another
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ups and downs
phrasea combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one
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to change hands
phraseto be passed to another owner
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to pass (on) the torch / baton
phraseto allow another person to continue one's work or to take care of one's responsibilities
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second nature
nounsomething that becomes so familiar to someone that it can be done without thinking
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to turn over a new leaf
phraseto make changes to one's behavior or mindset in order to become a better and more responsible person
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to break / kick the habit
phraseto put a stop to one's habit, particularly one that is harmful or dangerous
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roller coaster
nouna situation or experience that involves significant ups and downs, sudden changes, or intense shifts in emotions, circumstances, or events
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to change the face of sth
phraseto fundamentally transform something, often with far-reaching consequence
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Ebb and flow
phrasea regular or repeated change
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on the cusp of sth
phraseat the starting point of a major development or change
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to be stuck / caught / locked in a time warp
phraseto stay the same despite time and progress in society, technology, or culture
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to ring out the old (year)
phraseto let go of outdated practices or beliefs and embrace changes
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shifting sands
nounsomething that is changing all the time and cannot be easily predicted
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to go through the roof
phrase(especially of prices) to increase suddenly and dramatically
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to go through the floor
phraseto experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.
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to get with the program
phraseto follow the current plans, expectations, or rules, often indicating a need to adjust, cooperate, or keep up to date with others or the existing situation
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