Advanced Deck 1

Total: 20 cards

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go down in flames

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to fail spectacularly; to be utterly ruined or wrecked
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not one’s cup of tea

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something a person has no interest in, don't enjoy, or don't do well in
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move up in the world

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to be more successful or have a better situation in life
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be like oil and water

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to be very different from each other
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hold someone or something at bay / keep someone or something at bay

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to prevent someone or something from coming too close or attacking
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lose one's touch

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to be unable to do something as well as before; to have less skill or ability
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out of one's hands

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not within someone's control or responsibility
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in hot water

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in a bad situation or serious trouble
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get something straight / set something straight

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to have a clear understanding about something by ensuring that all of the details related to it are correct or accurate
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be a happy camper

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to be cheerful, satisfied, or content with their situation
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every cloud has a silver lining

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every unpleasant or difficult situation has some good that comes from it
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second wind

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a renewed energy after a period of fatigue
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beg the question

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said during a situation where something obvious should be asked or brought to attention
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the pot calling the kettle black

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suggests that a person should not criticize someone else for a fault they also commit
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the gloves are off

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when people start to fight or compete aggressively and without hesitation
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flavor of the month

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the most popular person or thing for a short time
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bridge the gap

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to reduce the difference that exists between two or more people or things
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get one's act together

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to become well organized or prepared in order to do things in an effective way
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to say the least

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to put it mildly; plainly or without exaggeration
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put words in or into someone's mouth

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to suggest that someone meant something when they were saying something totally different
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