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used for saying you already know about something unpleasant that someone has just described because you have experienced it yourself
tell me about it
used for saying in a slightly angry way that you already know about something that a person is talking to you about, often because it is obvious
tell me something I don´t know
the most basic fact or issue in a situation
the bottom line
used for saying that someone is criticizing another person for a fault that they also have
the pot calling the kettle black
used for emphasizing that you can go anywhere or do anything that you want to
the world is (someone´s) oyster
used for saying that there are many advantages in doing something
there´s a lot to be said for (something)
used for saying that someone or something is more interesting, impressive, complicated etc. than they seem to be
there´s more to (someone/something) than meets the eye
to find new ways of doing things, especially of solving problems
think outside the box
to stop trying to do something because you lack determination or because you think you can´t win
throw in the towel
used for saying that you will know in the future whether something is true or right
time will tell
used for saying that the words you have chosen are not as extreme as they could have been
to put it mildly
to communicate with someone that you have not seen for some time in order to find out how they are, what is happening etc. (often used in a work context)
touch base with (someone)
someone who spoils other people´s fun by being negative and complaining
wet blanket
an attempt to find something that does not exist or that you are very unlikely to discover
wild goose chase
