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English - United States

blessing in disguise

blessing in disguise

A problem that later turns out to be helpful.

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English - United States

blow off steam

blow off steam

Release anger, stress, or extra energy.

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English - United States

break even

break even

Neither make money nor lose money.

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English - United States

break new ground

break new ground

Do something innovative or make new progress.

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English - United States

break the bank

break the bank

Cost more money than someone can afford.

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English - United States

break the ice

break the ice

Start a conversation and make people feel comfortable.

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English - United States

bring home the bacon

bring home the bacon

Earn money or provide for a household.

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English - United States

bring something to the table

bring something to the table

Offer useful skills, ideas, or value.

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English - United States

burn bridges

burn bridges

Damage relationships or opportunities permanently.

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English - United States

burn the midnight oil

burn the midnight oil

Work late into the night.

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English - United States

by and large

by and large

Generally or mostly true.

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English - United States

by the book

by the book

Following rules or procedures exactly.

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English - United States

by the skin of your teeth

by the skin of your teeth

Only just managing to succeed.

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English - United States

call a spade a spade

call a spade a spade

Speak plainly and honestly.

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English - United States

call it a day

call it a day

Stop working for the day.

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English - United States

call the shots

call the shots

Make the important decisions.

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English - United States

cannot hold a candle to

cannot hold a candle to

Not be as good as someone or something else.

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English - United States

carry the day

carry the day

Win support or succeed.

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