Take it with a Grain of Salt Ex.: When you hear rumors or exaggerated stories, you should take them with a grain of salt.
To not take something too seriously or to view it with skepticism.
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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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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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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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thief
Give points!
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fairy
Take points!
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shark
Other team loses 5 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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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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banana
Go to last place!
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seesaw
Swap points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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lifesaver
Give 15 points!
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A Penny for Your Thoughts Ex.: If you notice a friend looks thoughtful, you might say, “A penny for your thoughts?” to encourage them to open up.
A way to invite someone to share their opinions or feelings.
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Let the Cat Out of the Bag Ex.: If you unintentionally mention a surprise party while talking, you’ve let the cat out of the bag.
To accidentally reveal a secret.
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You Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover Ex.: Someone may initially seem unfriendly but could turn out to be very warm and caring, showing you can’t judge a book by its cover.
You should not judge people or things only by their outward appearance.
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The Best of Both Worlds Ex.: If you live near a bustling city but have a summer house in the countryside, you have the best of both worlds.
A situation where you can enjoy the advantages of two different things at the same time.
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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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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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Bite the Bullet Ex.: If you need to start a conversation with someone you’ve had a disagreement with, you might decide it’s time to bite the bullet and address it.
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation bravely and directly.
