Sample Deck of Entire Course
Total: 15 cards
curiosity killed the cat
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a warning that asking too many questions about other people's business can lead to trouble
take a rain check
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to tell someone that you cannot accept an invitation now, but you would accept it at a later date or time; to postpone a plan
black sheep of the family
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to be different from and not approved by the other members of the group, usually used in the context of a family
water under the bridge
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problems encountered in the past that someone does not want to think or worry about anymore
bread and butter
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a job or activity that is a person, group, or company’s main source of income
pull the trigger
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to make a decisive move or action
off the hook
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allowed or able to avoid blame, responsibility, obligation, or difficulty
have bigger fish to fry
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to have something more important to do or attend to
nip something in the bud
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to stop, cease, or prevent something at the beginning or in an early phase before it becomes too difficult or unmanageable
the gloves are off
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when people start to fight or compete aggressively and without hesitation
move up in the world
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to be more successful or have a better situation in life
above your pay grade
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said to someone who does not have the knowledge, skill, authority or ability to decide on or deal with something
kick the bucket
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to die
food for thought
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an idea or a piece of information that’s worth thinking carefully about
I'll cross that bridge when I get to it
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to not discuss a problem immediately or to delay worrying about something