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Fair and square

No cheating was involved. 

  • He won the game fair and square.

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Cut (somebody) some slack

To be more sympathetic and less critical. Cut him some slack, he’s just a child! TIP: This expression is similar...

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Put oneself in someone’s shoes

Be more sympathetic, to imagine someone else’s position. I know she’s been really stressed lately, but put yourself in her...

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Cut corners

Sacrificing quality for time or money. The building is falling apart because they cut corners building it. We’re going to have...

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Cost an arm and a leg

Something that is very expensive. That fridge cost me an arm and a leg! Mental Floss explains the origin of...

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Comparing apples to oranges

Comparing two things even though they are different. Comparing Miami to New York is like comparing apples to oranges! How...

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Call it a day

To stop working for the day. 

  • I’ve been working since 6AM, I think I’m going to call it a day.

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Break a leg

Break a leg is a way of wishing someone good luck. A: I’m about to go on stage… B: Break...

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Beat around the bush

When an uncomfortable topic is avoided. Similar to the elephant in the room. Stop beating around the bush and tell me what...