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A hot potato
Speak of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed
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A penny for your thoughts
A way of asking what someone is thinking
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Actions speak louder than words
People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.
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At the drop of a hat
Meaning: without any hesitation; instantly.
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Best of both worlds
Meaning: All the advantages.
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Best thing since sliced bread
A good invention or innovation. A good idea or plan.
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Blessing in disguise
Something good that isn't recognized at first.
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Costs an arm and a leg
This idiom is used when something is very expensive.
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Cry over spilt milk
When you complain about a loss from the past.
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Don't give up the day job
You are not very good at something. You could definitely not do it professionally.
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Far cry from
Very different from.
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Give the benefit of the doubt
Believe someone's statement, without proof.
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Hit the nail on the head
Do or say something exactly right
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Hit the sack / sheets / hay
To go to bed.
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Keep something at bay
Keep something away.
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Last straw
The final problem in a series of problems.
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Piece of cake
A job, task or other activity that is easy or simple.
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See eye to eye
This idiom is used to say that two (or more people) agree on something.
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A penny for your thoughts

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A way of asking what someone is thinking

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Actions speak louder than words

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At the drop of a hat

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Best of both worlds

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