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A very small or insignificant part of something big - Clue - 'Ocean'

A drop in the ocean

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It's better to actually do something than just talk about it - Clue - 'Words'

Actions speak louder than words

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When you want to know what someone is thinking about - Clue - 'Penny'

Penny for your thoughts

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When something is done to make something bad even worse - Clue - 'Fuel'

Add fuel to the fire

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It is up to you to make the next move or decision - Clue - 'Court'

The ball is in your court

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Looking in the wrong place or accusing the wrong person - Clue - 'Tree'

Barking up the wrong tree

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Be someone worth having or marrying - Clue - 'Catch'

Be a good catch

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Avoiding the main topic or not speaking directly about something - Clue 'Bush'

Beating arounbd the bush

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Do whatever it takes to help - Clue 'Backwards'

Bend over backwards

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Take on a task that is too big - Clue - 'Chew'

Bite off more than you can chew

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Be extremely impressed by something - Clue - 'Blow'

Blow somebody away

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You only just succeeded and nearly failed - Clue - 'Teeth'

By the skin of your teeth

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Have a total lack of interest in something - Clue - 'Less'

Couldn't care less

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