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head over heels

very excited/ joyful, especially when in love

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hit the books

study

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It´s anyone´s call

A competition where the outcome is difficult to predict

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jaywalk

crossing the street without using the crosswalk

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kick the bucket

die

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know the ropes

understand the details

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let sleeping dogs lie

to avoid restarting a conflict

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loose cannon

someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage

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mumbo jumbo

nonsense or meaningless speech

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not playing with a full deck

someone who lacks intelligence

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on pins and needles

anxious and nervous

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pass the buck

avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else

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rise and shine

time to get up and ready for a successful day

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rule of thumb

a rough estimate

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smell a rat

to detect someone in the group who is betraying the others

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Rome wasn't built in one day

if you want to do something properly, it's going to take time

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