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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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Go to first place!

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Go to first place!

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Give 25 points!

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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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Win 20 points!

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Take points!

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Go to last place!

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Reset score!

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Swap points!

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Win 5 points!

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Give 15 points!

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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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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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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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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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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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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Ex.: Using graphs in a presentation can effectively convey complex data at a glance, showing that a picture is worth a thousand words.

Images or visuals can communicate ideas or information more effectively than words alone.

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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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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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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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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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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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