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walking on eggshells start learning		To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily
acid test start learning		a conclusive test of the success or value of something.
sweeping statement start learning		thoughtless statement
all at sea start learning		puzzled
enough rope start learning		enough freedom for action
by fits and start start learning		irregularly
fell foul of start learning		got into trouble with
token strike start learning		short strike held as warning
face the music start learning		get reprimand
look down upon start learning		hate intensively
flogging a dead horse start learning		wasting time in useless effort
green thumb start learning		to have natural interest
play havoc start learning		caused destruction
going places start learning		telanted and successful
in cold blood start learning		a murder done with intention
hard and fast start learning		strict
heads will roll start learning		transfer will take place
take after start learning		resembles
turn an honest living start learning		make an legitimate living
give in start learning		yield
run riot start learning		act without restraint
go through fire and water start learning		undergo any risk
talking through hate start learning		talking nonsense
put up with start learning		tolerate
get the sack start learning		dismissed from
pros and cons start learning		considering all the fact
in the long run start learning		ultimately
turn a deaf ear start learning		ignore
at one's wit's end start learning		puzzled or confused
set the record straight start learning		give a correct account
to go to the whole hog start learning		to do it completely
lay out start learning		spendthrift
laying off start learning		temporary dismiss from job
carry out start learning		execute
went to the winds start learning		dissipate
fed up start learning		annoyed
sharp practices start learning		dishonest means
shake in shoes start learning		tremble with fear
take with a grain of salt start learning		to listen to something with considerable doubt
Hobson's choice start learning		no real choice at all
to eat humble pie start learning		to apologize
an axe to grind start learning		a private interest to serve
stand offish start learning		indifferent
of no avail start learning		useless
on the verge of start learning		on the brink of
a shore point start learning		something which hurts
to keep under wraps start learning		secret
make one's flesh creep start learning		horrify
to take into account start learning		to consider
blow over start learning		pass off and calm
run into start learning		to experience difficulties
dropping names start learning		hinting at high connection
bone to pick start learning		cause of quarrel
struck a chill to the heart start learning		arouse fear
fall back start learning		to turn or move back
turn one's head start learning		to feel pround
take for granted start learning		to accept readily
mince matters start learning		to confuse issues/ to mix facts
to catch up with start learning		to compete with
fall through start learning		to fail
to blaze a trail start learning		to lead the way as pioneer
to beat a retreat start learning		to flee with fear
to steer clear of start learning		avoid
to get one's own back start learning		to get one's revenge
got the sack start learning		dismissed from
go to the winds start learning		disappear
make ducks and drakes of start learning		squander
done for start learning		ruined
to end in the smoke start learning		to come to nothing
make a clean breast start learning		confess
to have something up one's sleeve start learning		having a secret plan
to run one down start learning		to disparage someone
to face the music start learning		to bear the consequences
to take someone to task start learning		to scold someone
at one's wit start learning		puzzled or confuse
to play to the gallery start learning		a showy person
sitting on the fence start learning		hesitating which side to take
to prove not a leg to stand on start learning		unable to prove
come out of one's shell start learning		to appear suddenly
give vent to start learning		to express
over head and ears start learning		completely
to call it a day start learning		to conclude proceedings
yeoman's service start learning		social work
in cold blood start learning		intentional
a damp dquib start learning		a disapointing result
cold comfrot start learning		slight satisfaction
sailing in the same boat start learning		being in the same difficult situation
to keep the wolf from the door start learning		escape starvation
a little gush of gratitude start learning		feeling grateful
to lose ground start learning		to become less popular
to make one's blood boil start learning		to make somebody furious
wear and tear start learning		damage
hand in glove start learning		in close relationship
to make a mountain of a molehill start learning		to give great importance to a little things
to speak one's mind start learning		to be frank and honest
go a long way towards doing something start learning		to be helpful
standstill start learning		complete halt
cross swords start learning		disagree
pore over start learning		go through
run down start learning		criticize
on the brink of start learning		on the point of
in high spirits start learning		cheerful
wears heart on sleeve start learning		express feeling openly
turn down start learning		refuse
stole the show start learning		win everyone's praise
measure up start learning		reach the level
doctor account start learning		to manipulate the accounts
in lieu of start learning		despite of
bring about start learning		cause
pull up start learning		reprimand
loose head start learning		panic
take to task start learning		to criticize severely
sit in judgement start learning		pass a judgement or commeton someone especially when you have no authority
cry over spilt Milk start learning		cry over irreparable loss
carrot and stick start learning		reward and punishment policy
to cut teeth start learning		to gain experience for the first timd
close the book start learning		stop working on something
bird's eye view start learning		an overview
run in the same groove start learning		advance in harmony
keep your hand start learning		remain calm
pull strings start learning		use personal influence
sought after start learning		very demandable thing
on the spur of the moment start learning		to act suddenly, without plan
status quo start learning		unchanged position
to bring to light start learning		to reveal
go scot free start learning		to escape without punishment
take exception start learning		to object over something
give the game away start learning		give out the secret(unintentionally)
take cue from start learning		to copy what someone already din in past in order to be successful
end up in smoke start learning		come to nothing
dropping like flies start learning		collapsing in large number
put across start learning		to communicate your ideas
to have second thought start learning		to reconsider
to break the ice start learning		to start conversation
send packing start learning		terminate service
kick up a row start learning		to complain loudly about something
to talk someone over start learning		to convince over
bury the hatchet start learning		to make peace
through thick and thin start learning		under all circumstances
come to grief start learning		to suffer
eat anyone's salt start learning		to be anyone's guest
give a hand with start learning		to help with something
take to heart start learning		to be very upset by something
had better start learning		used for telling somebody what you think he 'should' do
point blank start learning		very definite and direct
kicking heels start learning		waste time
hold ones tongue start learning		to be silent
no hard and fast rules start learning		easy regulation
live from hand to mouth start learning		miserably
take exception start learning		to object
to hail from start learning		to come from
to put an end to start learning		stop
turn up start learning		to appear
turn down start learning		reject
to pass away start learning		die
carry weight start learning		be important
fall flat start learning		fail to amuse people
to get wind start learning		come to know about something secret
part and parcel start learning		an essential part of someone
to give vent to start learning		to expressa feeling (anger)
stand by start learning		to help
at a loss start learning		unable
hand in glove start learning		working closely with someone
for better or worse start learning		in every condition
from the bottom of my heart start learning		to speak frankly
in a nutshell start learning		brief
water under the bridge start learning		something that happened in the pastand is now forgotten
stick to guns start learning		hold on to original decisions
out of hand start learning		out of control
looking forward to start learning		to expect something
slip off start learning		leave quietly
get on well start learning		have a friendly relationship
as hard as nut start learning		emotionless
allow a free hand start learning		complete liberty
lays out start learning		to spend money
weal and woe start learning		ups and downs
iron will start learning		strong determination
rack and ruin start learning		ransacked
see through start learning		detect
bull in a china shop start learning		a clumsy person
change colours start learning		to turn pale
out of the world start learning		extraordinary
sweep under the carpet start learning		to hide something
to toe the line start learning		to follow the boss's orders
stick to guns start learning		maintain opinion
fish in troubled water start learning		to make a profit out of troubled situation
let the grass grow under the feet start learning		delay in getting things done
in the long run start learning		over a period of time
out of wits start learning		greatly confused
face the music start learning		accept punishment
to play second fiddle start learning		take a subordinate role
casting pearl before swine start learning		offering good things to undeserving people
egg someone on start learning		to encourage somebodyto do something
take a leap in the dark start learning		to take risk
cut the guardian knot start learning		remove difficulties
a cake walk start learning		easy achievement
let sleeping dogs lie start learning		not to bring up an old controversy
a month of sunday start learning		a long time
a closed book start learning		a mystery
through thick and thin start learning		in spite of all difficulties
wet one's whistle start learning		to have a drink
bury the hatchet start learning		make peace
live wire start learning		energetic person
feel blue start learning		trouble... expressed
above board start learning		legal ... honest
pour cats and dogs start learning		rain heavily
iron fist start learning		to treat people in severe manner
rule the roost start learning		exercise authority
donkey's year start learning		a long period
to make things done start learning		to manage
chicken out start learning		to decide not to do something because you are afraid
break down start learning		weeping bitterly
get down to business start learning		to begin work seriously
take exception start learning		to object at something
to cast a die start learning		to take a decision
see through start learning		detect... to realize the truth
cordon off start learning		isolate
pick on start learning		warn severely
a wild goose chase start learning		fruitless pursuit
a bolt from the blue start learning		a complete surprise
to cut one short start learning		to criticize
a cut above start learning		rather superior to
give vent to start learning		to express
bring about start learning		cause to happen
husband one's resource start learning		to save
foam at the mouth start learning		angry
pin money start learning		additional money
the alpha and omega start learning		beginning and end
salt of the earth start learning		good... honest... ideal
gerrymandering way start learning		in manipulative and unfair way
hard and fast start learning		that cannot be altered... fixed
dot one's l's and cross one T's start learning		be detailed and exact
all moonshine start learning		superficial
keep up with start learning		go at equal pace
flies of at a tangent start learning		start discussio something irrelevant
batten down the hatches start learning		prepare for difficult situation
nail one's colour to the mast start learning		refuse to climb down
all might and main start learning		with full force
red herrings start learning		mislead... unimportant fact
look sharp start learning		pay attention
big draw start learning		huge attraction
at a strech start learning		continuously
know beans about something start learning		well informed and intelligent
know the ropes start learning		learn the procedure
barking up the wrong tree start learning		trying to find someone at wrong place
in the swim start learning		well informed and up to date
in the loop start learning		informed regularly
hold one's horses start learning		to keep waiting
black out start learning		lost consciousness
cut and dry method start learning		specific
back to the drawing board start learning		plan it all over again
in the air start learning		certain
on the same page start learning		thinks in a similar way
pull no punch start learning		speaks frankly
to the letter start learning		paying attention to every detail
to carve out a niche start learning		to work harder in order to have successful career
in dutch start learning		in trouble
around the clock start learning		day and night
come a long way start learning		develop... progress
small fry start learning		people or things that are not considered to be importan
cool about working start learning		not tense about working
salad days start learning		adolescence
all ears start learning		attentive
other fish to fry start learning		some important work to attend to
to tell in a nut shell start learning		in a brief manner
a close fisted person start learning		miser
to gather roses only start learning		to seek all enjoyment of life
an about turn start learning		complete change of opinion or situation
make a mockery start learning		no serious outcome
eat like a horse start learning		eat a lot
pay on the nail start learning		pay promptly... payment without delay
Penelope's web start learning		an endless job
null and void start learning		having no legal force
stir up a hornet's nest start learning		to create a lot of trouble
second thought start learning		reconsidering the original idea
average out start learning		balance
floored start learning		surprise ... confuse
give way start learning		collapse
break off start learning		suddenly stop
go haywire start learning		becaome out of control
to latch onto start learning		to promote
fight shy of start learning		to avoid someone
hold water start learning		seem logical
to be down to earth start learning		to be realistic
to shun evil company start learning		to avoid or give up bad company
seamy side start learning		unpleasant and immoral
a sacred cow start learning		a person never to be criticized
a dog's breakfast start learning		a total mess
shed crocodile tear start learning		to pretend to be sympathetic
to be in a quandary start learning		in a confusing situation
to put in a nutshell start learning		to state something very concisely
the genomes of Zürich start learning		a slang term for swiss bankers
to make up one's mind start learning		to decide what to do
to call it a day start learning		decide to finish working of the day
put something by start learning		to save money for a particular purpose
telling upon start learning		having strong effect
part and parcel start learning		important part
carry out start learning		complete something
take fancy start learning		to attract
make amends for start learning		compensate the loss
leave high and dry start learning		in a difficult situation without help or money
make believe start learning		to pretend that something is true
go for the jugular start learning		to attack somebody's weaker point during a discussio
at loggerhead start learning		in strong disagreement
go dutch start learning		divide the cost
shot one's wad or bolt start learning		do all within one's power
ramp up means start learning		to increase the amount or size something
teeming down start learning		to rain very heavily
jump the gun start learning		to start something too soon
a foregone conclusion start learning		predictable result
slip under tha radar start learning		to go unnoticed for a long period of time
cut and dried start learning		definite
lose sight of start learning		pay no attention
fly into Passion start learning		to be enraged
egg on your face start learning		to look foolish or embarrassment
reduce to ashes start learning		destroyed and made useless
shoulder a burden start learning		perform a duty
brow beat start learning		to bully
at close quarters start learning		close examinations
likely to run into rough weather start learning		encounter difficulties
batten down the hatches start learning		to prepare for trouble
paint the town red start learning		have a lively time
a diamond is forever start learning		a never ending sign of love
the darling buds of may start learning		an appreciation of what is fresh and new
rise with the dark start learning		get up early
make a beeline start learning		rush
horse sense start learning		basic common sense
shot in the arm start learning		something that gives encouragement
catch time by the forelock start learning		seize opportunity
get on nervous start learning		annoying
vexed question start learning		controversial issue
finish with something start learning		be through
to set the thames on fire start learning		do a heroic deed
play duck and Drakes start learning		spend lavishly
be taken aback start learning		shocked ... surprise
lay it on thick start learning		an exaggeration
draw a line start learning		to set a limit
to cut the gordian knot start learning		perfrom a difficult task
arm chair critic start learning		a person who give advice based on theory not on practice
feather you nest start learning		to make yourself richer
throw up cards start learning		to give in
vote with your feet start learning		showing your disapproval
dog in a manger start learning		a selfish person
chapter and verse start learning		providing minutes details
bring down the house start learning		amuse the audience greatly
beside the mark start learning		irrelevant
give away start learning		to distributing something
all moonshine start learning		concocted
shake off start learning		forget
cat nap start learning		nap
cat nap start learning		short sleep
fit like a glove start learning		perfectly
caught red handed start learning		discovered in the act of doing
for all intents and purpose start learning		practically
go out one's way start learning		do everything possible
in the running start learning		has prospects in competition
make room start learning		make space
mend your Way's start learning		improve one's behavior
beggar description start learning		cannot be described
hope against hope start learning		nurture an impossible hope
paled into insignificance start learning		seemed less important
make it light start learning		treat lightly
every inch a gentleman start learning		entirely
to take to heart start learning		to be greatly affected
to bring to light start learning		to reveal
all moonshine start learning		far from reality
call on start learning		pay a visit
pros and cons start learning		advantage and disadvantages
be down with start learning		suffering from
pull together start learning		work harmoniously
to burry the hatchet start learning		to make peace
scot free start learning		unpunished
to give oneself airs start learning		behave arrogantly
drive home start learning		emphasize
a left hand compliment start learning		an ambiguous compliment
cut a sorry figure start learning		make a poor impression
to take to task start learning		reprimand
to get cold feet start learning		fear
on tenterhooks start learning		in suspense and anxiety
a house of cards start learning		an insecure scheme
to smell a rat start learning		to suspect foul dealings
dressing down start learning		rebuke
null and void start learning		invalid
throw cold water start learning		discourage
butt in start learning		interrupt
carry the ball start learning		be in charge
turn down start learning		reject
cap in hand start learning		in a respectful manner
beyond the pale start learning		unacceptable
stick to one's guns start learning		maintain iwn opinion
straw in the wind start learning		an indication of what might happen
curry favours start learning		seek favourable attention
weal and woe start learning		good times and bad times
call in question start learning		challenge
make both ends meet start learning		live within means
put up the shutters start learning		go out of business
draw a blank start learning		find no favour
to keep in abeyance start learning		in a state of suspension
to be in a fix start learning		in a difficult situation
as daft as a brush start learning		extremely silly
in a nutshell start learning		briefly
strain every nerve start learning		work very hard
evening of life start learning		old age
button one's lips start learning		stop talking
cock and bull stories start learning		absurd and unlikely stories
a live wire start learning		lively and active
wet behind the ears start learning		young and inexperienced
get the sack start learning		be dismissed
donkey's year start learning		a long time
a man of letter start learning		scholar
bear in mind start learning		remember
to clip one's wings start learning		to deprive one of power
hold up start learning		delay
feather one's own nest start learning		make money in a improper way
pull a fast one start learning		play a trick
turn turtle start learning		complete over turn of a situation
a gentleman at large start learning		a man without a job
lose face start learning		become embarrassed
build castle in the air start learning		day dreaming
fall back on start learning		resort to something
go rack and ruin start learning		get into a bad condition
have a chip on one's shoulder start learning		nurse a grudge
the seamy side start learning		unpleasant aspect
make one's mark start learning		distinguish oneself
throw in the towel start learning		acknowledge defeat
mare's nest start learning		worthless thing
will o the wisp start learning		unreal imagining
palm off start learning		to receive
from stem to stem start learning		aage se piche tk
take up the hatchet start learning		prepare for or go to war
at loose ends start learning		in an uncertain situation
with might and main start learning		with full force
ruffle somebody's feather start learning		annoy somebody
cut short start learning		interrupt
jump on the bandwagon start learning		to join something once it is success/popular
take with a grain of salt start learning		not take something too seriously
it goes without saying start learning		something which is implied to be obvious
to let someone off start learning		to leave someone in this present date

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