NO PAIN NO GAIN -------------- You must work hard to live to the fullest. No pain, no gain!
2.
(TO) HAVE YOUR HEAD IN THE CLOUDS -------------- You should sit down and think clearly about this. You're having your head in the clouds.
9.
ON CLOUD NINE ----------- Helen was on cloud nine after getting the job!
8.
DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER ---------- You can't judge a book by its cover.
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HIT THE BOOKS ----------- I can't go out tonight. I need to hit the books to prepare for the IELTS.
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KILL TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE -------------- I killed two birds with one stone and picked her up on the way to the supermarket.
5.
ADD INSULT TO INJURY --------------They told me I didn't have enough experience, and then to add insult to injury, they said I was too old for the job!
4.
UNDER THE WEATHER -------------- I'm feeling a bit under the weather - I think I'm getting a cold.
6.
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON -----------My sister lives in Australia, so I only see her once in a blue moon.
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SPILL THE TEA ----------- What happened last night between you two? Let's spill the tea~~~
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