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bang on
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Meaning: to be exact; to come out

be correct; to be proper a blessing in

faux pas disguise
Example: The
Meaning: embarrassing or tactless action or remark. Share
documentary was bang on monkey business
Example: Jenny realized she had committed a faux pas
the subject of female run for cover
when the guest of honor left in a huff. Read more ➺
foeticide. Read more ➺

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good faith
Meaning: acting honestly, with pure motives, and Canada

without deceiving others. United Kingdom

Example: The contract was negotiated and signed Australia

in good faith by both parties. Read more ➺ New Zealand

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long time no see

Meaning: informal way to greet someone you haven't
seen in a long time.
Example: Long time no see! It's been ages. How have
you been? Read more ➺

half baked
Meaning: imperfectly or inadequately planned,
prepared, or developed.
Example: That was a half-baked idea; it would never
work in practice. Read more ➺

jack of all trades

Meaning: a person who can easily handle a variety of
challenges and tasks.
Example: My grandfather was a jack of all trades. He
had never attended college, but he was an
accomplished musician, gardener, piano player, and
spoke several languages. Read more ➺

fly in the ointment

Meaning: something that spoils a pleasant or
enjoyable experience.
Example: The fly in the ointment was that the
proposal still needed board approval. Read more ➺

hold your feet to the fire

Meaning: insist that someone fulfill their promises or
obligations.
Example: The management will hold your feet to the
fire to ensure that you fulfill the project deadline.
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split up
Meaning: end of a relationship, marriage, or
partnership.
Example: The couple split up after months of conflicts
and arguments. Read more ➺

melting pot
Meaning: a place where different types of people and
ideas live together, frequently blending to create
something new.
Example: The United States has been a melting pot of
different cultures and backgrounds. Read more ➺

John Doe
Meaning: represents an unnamed or unknown person
in a hypothetical example or illustration.
Example: Our John Doe witness refused to testify out
of fear of retaliation. Read more ➺

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