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English - United States

pressed for time

pressed for time

Having very little time available.

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English - United States

pull someone's leg

pull someone's leg

Tease or joke with someone.

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English - United States

pull the plug

pull the plug

Stop or cancel something.

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English - United States

pull yourself together

pull yourself together

Regain control of your emotions or behavior.

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English - United States

put something on the back burner

put something on the back burner

Delay something so other priorities can come first.

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English - United States

put two and two together

put two and two together

Understand the truth from available clues.

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English - United States

put your best foot forward

put your best foot forward

Make your best effort and impression.

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English - United States

put your finger on it

put your finger on it

Identify exactly what is wrong or important.

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English - United States

raise the bar

raise the bar

Set a higher standard.

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English - United States

read between the lines

read between the lines

Understand the hidden meaning.

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English - United States

right under your nose

right under your nose

Very close and easy to notice.

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English - United States

ring a bell

ring a bell

Sound familiar or remind someone of something.

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English - United States

roll with the punches

roll with the punches

Adapt to difficulties as they happen.

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English - United States

Rome was not built in a day

Rome was not built in a day

Important work takes time.

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English - United States

run in circles

run in circles

Work hard without making real progress.

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English - United States

run out of steam

run out of steam

Lose energy or momentum.

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English - United States

save for a rainy day

save for a rainy day

Keep money or resources for future trouble.

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English - United States

see eye to eye

see eye to eye

Agree with someone.

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