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  • To argue the opposite, just for the sake of argument
    Play devil's advocate
  • Good luck
    Break a leg
  • Better to do something late than not at all
    Better late than never
  • Share a belief or view
    See eye to eye
  • To make a bad situation worse
    Add insult to injury
  • A good thing that seemed bad at first
    A blessing in disguise
  • Something common
    A dime a dozen
  • To do something unpleasant because it is necessary or inevitable
    Bite the bullet
  • Regaining energy after losing it.
    Second wind
  • To choose not to be too critical of that person
    Cut somebody some slack
  • I know as much as you do.
    Your guess is as good as mine
  • To destroy relationships
    Burn bridges
  • Very Expensive
    Cost an arm and a leg
  • To do something poorly in order to save time or money
    Cut corners
  • A big problem that people avoid talking about (because it's uncomfortable)
    Elephant in the room
  • Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable
    Beat around the bush
  • To do the thing you've been wanting to do so you can feel better
    Get something out of your system
  • Ignore someone
    Give someone the cold shoulder