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Idioms/Expressions

1. No mans land - An area of uncertainty or ambiguity, or an area of land whose


ownership is unknown or disputed
2. Like a shag on a rock - If someone feels lonely or isolated.
3. Cant beat that something is the best and you arent going to find anything
better.
4. Hit the jackpot have a piece of good luck or het exactly what you want.
5. Not worth the candle something with no value or would be a waste of time
and effort.
6. Jump in feet first approach a task or activity with little to no hesitation.
7. Swing into action begin to act or to operate something.
8. In the limelight be in the center of attention.
9. At your fingerprints something is readily available and accessible.
10. Walk someone Spanish physically force someone to leave a place.
11. Put screws on use threats or pressure in order to get them to do what you
want.
12. Thats a given this means that there are no ifs or ands or buts about
something; its a sure thing.
13. When in Rome, do as the Romans do When youre in a different
place/situation, you should try to follow their practices and customs.
14. Sing the blues Complain or lament something.
15. Cut it out Stop doing something boring/bad.

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