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Let’s start on a clean slate. It’s all water under the bridge.

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You can always start with a clean slate – it’s never too late.

15

I promise I will turn over a new leaf and will be more responsible.

5

Mr. Khan built up his company from scratch and now employs more than 20 people.

15

It’s not working – let’s start from scratch.

10

The journalist was determined to get that job at all costs.

5

He is a sore loser who wants to win at all costs, always and everywhere.

15

His success wasn’t due to luck; it was blood, sweat, and tears.

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She’s going through all the blood, sweat, and tears trying to get her Ph.D.

15

The new accountant works all the time – first to arrive and last to leave. He’s a real eager beaver!

15

We are all eager beavers when we start our first job.

5

You can count on Tom; he’s always willing to go the extra mile.

5

Professionalism for the rest of us means being willing to go the extra mile and work the extra hours.

20

The two parties went to great lengths to reach an agreement.

15

Celebrities go to great lengths to hide from paparazzi.

20

I promise I will move heaven and earth to get you this job.

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