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  • A blessing in disguise
    something that seems bad at first but ends up being beneficial.
  • In a nutshell
    in summary or in a few words.
  • On the back burner
    delayed or given lower priority.
  • Ballpark figure
    an approximate number or estimate.
  • Take it one step at a time
    to progress slowly and carefully through a task.
  • Out of your comfort zone
    doing something new or unfamiliar that feels challenging.
  • Ahead of the curve
    performing better or more advanced than others.
  • The bottom line
    the most important point or final result.
  • Take initiative
    to act independently without being told.
  • Burn the midnight oil
    to work late into the night.
  • On the same wavelength
    thinking in a similar way or understanding each other well.
  • Cut corners
    to do something in a quicker, cheaper, or easier way that sacrifices quality.
  • Think on your feet
    to make quick decisions or respond well under pressure.
  • A piece of cake
    something that is very easy to do.
  • By the book
    to follow rules or procedures exactly.
  • Under the weather
    feeling sick or unwell.
  • Break the ice
    to start a conversation or activity in a way that makes people feel more comfortable.
  • The ball is in your court
    it’s your turn to take action or make a decision.
  • Think outside the box
    to come up with creative or unconventional ideas.
  • On the fence
    undecided or unsure about something.
  • Pull some strings
    to use influence or connections to get something done.
  • Between a rock and a hard place
    facing two difficult or unpleasant choices.
  • Pull your weight
    to do your fair share of the work.
  • Out of the blue
    unexpectedly or without warning.
  • Keep an open mind
    to be willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
  • In hot water
    in trouble or facing difficulties.
  • Keep something under wraps
    to keep something secret or confidential.
  • team player
    someone who works well with others
  • In the long run
    over a long period of time or after some time has passed.
  • Call it a day
    to stop working for the day or decide to end something.
  • A learning curve
    the rate or process of gaining new skills or knowledge.
  • Keep up the good work
    to continue doing well.
  • A win-win situation
    a situation where everyone benefits.
  • Light at the end of the tunnel
    a sign that a difficult situation will soon improve.
  • A gray area
    something not clearly defined or where the rules are unclear.
  • Hit or Miss
    Sometimes good, sometimes not ("My grades in history are hit or miss")
  • Put your best foot forward
    to make a good impression or do your best.
  • Back to the drawing board
    to start over after a plan or idea has failed.
  • Cut to the chase
    to get to the main point quickly.
  • Touch base
    to briefly check in or make contact with someone.
  • Get the hang of it
    to learn how to do something after some practice.
  • On the same page
    to have the same understanding or agreement about something.
  • Hit the ground running
    to begin a task or job with energy and efficiency right away.
  • Break down the task
    to divide a large job into smaller, more manageable steps.
  • Learn the ropes
    to become familiar with how something is done.
  • The big picture
    the overall view or main idea rather than small details.
  • Rule of thumb
    a general guideline based on experience.
  • In the loop
    informed or up to date about something.
  • Up to speed
    having the latest information or being fully informed.
  • Get your foot in the door
    to gain an initial opportunity or position that could lead to something better.
  • on the ball
    alert, organized, paying attention
  • Put two and two together
    to figure something out from the information available.
  • Go the extra mile
    to do more than what is required or expected.
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