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Steal Someone's Thunder Ex.: If someone takes credit for your idea in a meeting, they’ve stolen your thunder.

To take attention or credit away from someone by using their ideas or achievements.

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When Pigs Fly Ex.: If a friend who usually lounges on the couch claims they will exercise every day, you might jokingly say, “Sure, that’ll happen when pigs fly!”

Used to say that something will never happen.

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thief

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seesaw

Swap points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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baam

Lose 25 points!

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Add Insult to Injury Ex.: Imagine recovering from a cold, only to find out you failed an important test—that adds insult to injury.

To make a bad or unpleasant situation even worse.

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To Kill Two Birds with One Stone Ex.: If you study while exercising on a treadmill, you’re killing two birds with one stone—learning and staying fit.

To achieve two goals with a single action or effort.

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trap

No points!

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gold

Win 50 points!

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gift

Win 25 points!

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thief

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The Early Bird Catches the Worm Ex.: Students who start studying weeks before exams often achieve better grades—the early bird catches the worm.

People who act early or are proactive are more likely to succeed.

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Hit the Nail on the Head Ex.: If someone explains perfectly why a project failed, you can say they really hit the nail on the head.

To describe or identify a situation or problem very accurately.

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A Blessing in Disguise Ex.: Losing a job may push you to discover a more fulfilling career path, making it a blessing in disguise.

Something that seems negative at first but turns out to be beneficial.

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Under the Weather Ex.: Instead of simply saying “I’m sick,” you could say, “I’m feeling a bit under the weather today.”

Feeling unwell or slightly sick.

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Barking Up the Wrong Tree Ex.: If you think a colleague is responsible for a missed deadline when it was actually due to a technical glitch, you’re barking up the wrong tree.

To pursue a mistaken or wrong course of action.

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Break the Ice Ex.: You might share a light joke at your friend’s gathering to break the ice and get everyone talking.

To make an effort to relieve tension and start a friendly interaction in a social situation.

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eraser

Reset score!

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seesaw

Swap points!

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gift

Win 5 points!

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baam

Lose 25 points!

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The Ball is in Your Court Ex.: After a job interview, if you’re waiting for the employer to respond, you could say, “The ball is in their court now.”

It is your turn or responsibility to act or decide.

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Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining Ex.: If you experience a setback that later leads to new opportunities, it shows that every cloud has a silver lining.

Even difficult or bad situations can have a positive side.

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Go the Extra Mile Ex.: If you volunteer to help classmates study for a difficult exam, you’re going the extra mile and may all see better results.

To make a special effort or do more than is expected.

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