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Round the clock
All day. "She's a very hard worker. She usually works around the clock."
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Turn back the clock
Go back in time. "I feel old. I wish I could turn back the clock."
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Like clockwork
With mechanical efficiency. "He's very predictable. He always eats at the same time, like clockwork."
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Wake up and smell the coffee
Think more realistically. "He doesn not respect you as much as you think. Wake up and smell the coffee."
75)
The other side of the coin
Another version of a story or event. "The global summit will encourage meaningfull dialogue. On the other side of the coin, it might result in violent protests."
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Left out in the cold
Left unaided or unprotected. "They don't include me in their group. I feel left out in the cold."
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With flying colors
With enthusiasm and exuberance. "I can't wait to see you all. I'll be there with flying colors."
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Scrape by
Have just enough but not more. "Our budget is not satisfactory but we will find a way to scrape by."
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A tough cookie
A stubborn, strong person. "Don't get Shirley upset. She's a tough cookie."
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Keep your cool
Don't become upset. "Relax, keep your cool."
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Lose your cool
Become upset. "Don't get upset. If you lose your cool, it will make matters worse."
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In a tight corner
Without any good options. "Milo has run out of options. If he takes any more chance, he might find himself in a tight corner."
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A couch potato
A lazy person. "Luis just watches tv all day. He really is a couch potato."
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Takes its course
A situation develops naturally. "There is nothing we can do to relieve the effects of her disease. We can only wait and let the illness take its course."
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Up the creek
In trouble. "I warned Bill but he would not listen. Now, he's up the creek."
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Crocodile tears
Exaggerated or faked sympathy. "She told me she was sorry but she was not, it was just crocodile tears."
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When it comes to the crunch
When there are no more possibilities. "Victor seems to have a casual point of view. When it comes to the crunch, though, he is a real professional."
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A far cry from
Very different from. "His personality is a far cry from his father's."
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Off-the-cuff
Without research, planning, or considering. "I haven't had the time to think about it. My off-the-cuff impression, however, is that it is a good idea."
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Can't cut it
Cannot do it. "Kim shouldn't be working here. She just can't cut it."
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In the dark
Ignorant. "They didn't tell me anything. I felt like they had left me in the dark."
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A shot in the dark
A guess. "I'm not sure but I could take a shot in the dark."
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Call it a day
Stop. "I'm tired. Let's call it a day."
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Late in the day
(Almost) too late. "The government just decided to buy new helicopters, but it seems a little late in the day to make such a decision."
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In broad daylight
Without trying to hide it. "They robbed the bank in broad daylight."
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Makes someone's day
Make someone happy. "Your letter made my day!"
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Wouldn't be caught dead
Would never. "I hate that dress. I wouldn't be caught dead wearing it."
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Get a raw deal
Receives less than what is deserved. "Be sure to read the contract carefully before you sign it. You don't want to get a raw deal."
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Runs deep
Entrenched, or ingrained. "He loves his country. Patriotism runs deep in his veins."
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Out of your depth
Beyond your existing knowledge or ability. "You don't seem to have much experience in this subject. Are you sure you're not out of your depth?"