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I did what my mother did and became a teacher
followed in my mother's footsteps
The actors had a few small problems at the beginning of the play, but then it went smoothly.
had a few hiccups
My neighbours row a lot.
have a stormy relationship
When Jane's marriage ended, she knew she had to make an important decision that would affect the rest of her life.
When Jane's marriage ended,she knew she'd reached a crossroads in life.
This argument is stupid. We're making no progress at all.
we're going round in circles
When she showed him the finished statue, it left him stunned and he couldn't speak.
it took his breath away
The business developed successfully when they won an order worth $1 million.
The business blossomed...
I went to the lecture on nuclear physics, but I didn't have a clue what it was about.
I didn't have the foggiest idea...
A lot of people put the blame on TV as the main cause of violent behaviour in children.
A lot of people point the finger at
We might have a few small problems when the computer system is first installed, but it will soon be running smoothly.
We might have a few hiccups...
How can money be the fundamental cause of all evil? It's wonderful staff!
How can money be the roof of...
Being bullied at school can cause you permanent psychological damage.
... can scar you for life
I don't want to discuss this any more. We could make no progress at all for hours.
We could go round in circles...
She will often cry a lot for no apparent reason.
She will often be in floods of tears...
