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Ben ignored his upcoming test for so long, it created a snowball effect and now he has to stay up all night studying.

Things get worse before getting better

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Lucy was left out in the cold the night of the school holiday dance. No one invited her to hang out with them.

Leave someone out, Excluded

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My mom was already upset, but after the party, the messy kitchen was the tip of the iceberg for her.

Small part of a problem that is seen when there is a much larger part not known about

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Instead of apologizing to his friend for not inviting him to the party, Johnny decided to add fuel to the fire and ignore him at school.

Make a situation worse

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Nick gave Joe the cold shoulder after he told everyone his secret.

Disregarding or ignoring someone

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The bride got cold feet at the alter and ran off.

Doubt or nervousness that prevents something from happening that you planned to do

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After our big family dinner and celebration, I got into my bed and was out cold.

Fast asleep

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My parents have just given me the green light to sleep at my cousins' house tonight. I'm going to pack my stuff now.

To give permission to do something

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John knew that he was skating on thin ice with his teacher by not doing his project before the winter break.

In a risky postion

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Having two weeks off of school for a holiday break will help me to recharge my batteries.

Rest and gain energy back

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I didn't know many people at the holiday party, so I tried to break the ice with a girl who was sitting alone.

To make others feel comfortable

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After spending a long day celebrating with my family, I told them I was going to hit the road.

Leave

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I have to wake up at the crack of dawn to catch my flight to LA at 7:00 am.

Very early in the morning, as the sun is rising

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After playing with the little children with runny noses, I was feeling under the weather.

Feeling sick

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My dad said he drew a blank on what present he got my mom last year. He was hoping he didn't get the same one again!

To forget

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During my winter break, it started to snow out of the blue. It was a great surprise.

Without warning, unexpected

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