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Difficulty - Means & Solutions
Discover how English idioms like "weather the storm" and "silver bullet" relate to means and solutions in English.
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silver bullet
[noun]
a simple and effective solution to a difficult problem
Ex: There is no silver bullet to success ; it takes hard work and dedication .
fast track
[noun]
the quick and direct path to achieving a goal or completing a project
Ex: The manager decided to fast-track the project to ensure it would be completed before the deadline.
to throw money at something
[phrase]
to try to solve one's problem by spending money on it
Ex: When facing a challenging renovation, they chose to throw money at it, hoping that a larger budget would make up for the lack of planning, but it caused more problems than it solved.
to grasp at straws
[phrase]
to be willing to do whatever necessary to improve one's current situation, regardless of one's chance of success
Ex: In the midst of a complex legal case, the defendant's lawyer was clutching at straws, presenting weak arguments to the jury.
to come out in the wash
[phrase]
to eventually resolve without intervention, typically after a period of time
Ex: Sometimes, misunderstandings among friends or family members naturally come out in the wash as people spend more time together and become more familiar with each other's perspectives.
to weather the storm
[phrase]
to manage to go through a difficulty without many consequences
Ex: She knew that with patience and perseverance, she could weather the storm of personal challenges and eventually achieve her goals.
to do the job
[phrase]
to succeed in achieving the required result or solving the encountered problem
Ex: To ensure a safe and comfortable journey, a well-maintained car is essential; it must do the job reliably.
every trick in the book
[phrase]
referring to every possible method or strategy to achieve a goal, even if they are deceitful or unethical
Ex: She was determined to succeed in the high-stakes job interview, so she applied every trick in the book to make a lasting impression on the interviewers.
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