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Live and learn

gain wisdom through experience, often after a mistake; I shouldn't have tried to fix the plumbing myself, but you live and learn.

Pick and choose

to select from a range of options; You can pick and choose the toppings for your pizza.

Sooner or later

at some point in the future, eventually; Sooner or later, you'll need to confront your fears and take that leap.

By and large

generally or on the whole; By and large, the community supported the new policy despite some reservations.

Out and about

moving around, often outdoors or in public; After recovering from the flu, he's finally out and about again.

Short and sweet

brief and to the point; Her farewell speech was short and sweet, yet heartfelt.

Give or take

approximately; plus or minus a small amount; The drive will take about an hour, give or take a few minutes.

Cut and dried

simple and straightforward, easy to decide; The decision to promote her was cut and dried after her exceptional performance last quarter.

Make or break

a critical situation that determines success or failure; The upcoming tournament is a make-or-break moment for the young athlete's career.

Hustle and bustle

a scene of busy activity, noise, and crowds; The hustle and bustle of the city can be overwhelming for newcomers.

Slowly but surely

progressing gradually but effectively; The construction of the new library is moving slowly but surely toward completion.

Peace and quiet

a state of tranquillity and calm; After a hectic day at work, all she wanted was some peace and quiet at home.

Part and parcel

a significant or essential element of something; Late nights are part and parcel of working in the entertainment industry.

First and foremost

most importantly, with top priority; First and foremost, we need to address the safety concerns before launching the product.