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be criticized severely for sg you have done
come/be under fire
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fast/slow in reacting to a situation
quick/slow off the mark
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seem reasonable or logical (used mainly a negative sense)
add up
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say a name, number, etc. without giving it any thought
pluck sg out of the air
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gain a further advantage for yourself from a situation
capitalize on sg
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stop a bad situation from getting worse
stop the rot
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describe or discuss sg in a way that makes it sound better than it is
talk sg up
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(of two people or groups) level with each other in a race or competition
neck and neck
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used to a state a basic truth after everything has been discussed and considered
in the final analysis
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a situation or problem simplify one thing, thet thing is the main point in the situation, or the main cause of the problem
boil down to sg
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a bitter argument between groups over a period of time
a war of words
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make necessary changes or improvements in your business, way of life etc.
put your house in order
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refuse to change on opinion, decision, etc.
not give/budge/move an inch
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join others in doing or saying sg that is popular and fashionable in order to make yourself popular
jump/climb on the bandwagon
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treat sb as if their behaviour is honest or correct, even thorught you are not certain that it is
give sb the benefit of the doubt
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(often used the media) be given the opportunity to do sg to enjoy, especially when it causes trouble for sb else
have a field day
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sg is likely to continue for a long time
run and run
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be a good/bad sign for sb/sg
bode well/ill for sb/sg
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literally is an arranged telephone call to wake you up at a particular time
Metaphorically, it is an event that makes you realize there is a problem that must be tackled
a wake up call
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