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To be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
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Born into a wealthy family.
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To make a clean sweep of
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to do something completely or thoroughly, with no exceptions.
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Hit the nail on the head
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To be right about somethingto describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
to do exactly the right thing; to do something in the most effective and efficient way.
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Eat humble pie
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Act submissively and apologetically, especially in admitting an error
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Out of the frying pan, into the fire
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Escaping a bad situation for a worse
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Go to seed
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To decline or fall apart; to become worn and shabby.
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Lead someone up the garden path
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To mislead, deceive, hoodwink, or seduce.
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When ship comes home
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When one has become successful or wealthy
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Cross swords with
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To argue with someone
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Pitched battle
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1. A fiercely waged battle or struggle between opposing forces. |
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Fight a losing battle
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To try hard but fail
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Kill the fatted calf
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To celebrate in order to welcome a friend or relative that you have not seen for a long time
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French leave
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"Leave of absence without permission or without announcing one's departure"
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Wash dirty linen in public
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To talk to other people about personal things that you should keep private
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Handle with kid gloves
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To be very polite or kind to someone who is important or easily upset because you do not want to make them angry or upset
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