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My being late was a blessing in disguise. start learning
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My being late seemed like a bad thing, but it turned out to be a good thing.
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Dramatic TV shows are a dime a dozen. start learning
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Dramatic TV shows are very easy to find.
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To add insult to injury, after my car broke down, it started pouring on me! start learning
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To make a bad situation even worse, after my car broke down, I got rained on.
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I can’t just make you a costume at the drop of a hat. start learning
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I can’t just make you a costume with no notice or sufficient time.
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Don’t beat around the bush. Just tell me the bad news. start learning
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Don’t avoid saying what you mean or what needs to be said.
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The apology was better late than never. start learning
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The apology was late, but it’s better than never having an apology.
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This situation is putting me between a rock and a hard place. start learning
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This situation is making me choose between two bad options.
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Be careful not to bite off more than you can chew. start learning
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Be careful not to take on more (work, stress, or challenge) than you’re able to handle at one time.
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It’s time to bite the bullet. start learning
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It’s time to get this unpleasant thing done.
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Be careful not to burn any bridges. start learning
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Be careful not to damage any relationships or opportunities beyond repair.
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I made it by the skin of my teeth. start learning
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start learning
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That was almost right, but it wasn’t quite right and you shouldn’t celebrate.
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That computer costs an arm and a leg! start learning
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That computer is very expensive.
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Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. start learning
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Don’t assume you have something if it isn’t yet guaranteed.
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