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This phrase means that it is now old and not in very condition

see better days

if you express something in this way, you express it using only a few words

succinctly

This phrase means that they have the opportunity or possibility to do anything that they want to

the world is my oyster

this phrase means when you do not hide your emotions, and everyone can see what you are really feeling

wear your heart on your sleeve

This phrase means that it is so obviously true that there is no point discussing it to see if there is any alternative

foregone conclusion

This phrase means that despite a lot of activity a situation is still basically the same and nothing has really changed

come full circle

Phrase if you say that something is a ______________, you mean that it involves a lot of effort and activity but will never succeed

a wild goose chase

if you say that something is __________, you mean that it is short in a very good way and does not go on too long

short and sweet

Noun if you describe someone as being to be_________________, you mean they are always ready to have a good time and will always encourage other people to have a good time during social gatherings

life and soul of the party

if you refer to activity or behaviour as not all__________, you mean that it can be quite serious a lot of the time even though it might look enjoyable

fun and games

we use this phrase to emphasize the most important element of what you are talking about

first and foremost

we use this phrase to emphasize that an area is very large or that distances are very great

far and wide

we use this phrase to refer to a number of small, not very significant or important things

bits and pieces

if you do something ________ something else happens, you do it whenever that happens or at the same time

as and when

general feelings of pain that are not very severe

aches and pains

a period when a country’s economy is very successful and when there is a lot of business activity

boom

a belief or rule that is important to you and that influences the way you act or the decisions you make

guiding principle

a practical way of deciding something, based on experience rather than any theory, which is accurate enough but might not be precise

rule of thumb

Phrase used when you have to with a difficult thing and you might not be able to succeed if you try to do it

easier said than done