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Fair’s fair (fair is fair): this is used when discussing or stating that something’s fair.
Ex: Fair’s fair, he went last time so you should go this time.
To cover something up: used when a crime or secret is concealed.
Ex: The bank covered up the insider trading.
Ex: (Noun): Many people believe that there was a police cover up over that incident.
See (something) through to the end: to complete a project even when you don’t want to.
Ex: I hate my job but I’m going to see my contract through to the end.
Like chalk and cheese: this means that two people are complete opposites in their personalities.
Ex: Those two are like chalk and cheese but they seem to get along pretty well.
To get along/on: to have a good relationship with someone.
Ex 1: I really get on with my boss.
Ex 2: I don’t get along with my dad.
To brush (something/someone) off: to treat something/someone like it doesn’t matter.
Ex: He just brushed me off like my opinion didn’t matter.
To walk on eggshells: when you feel that you have to be overly cautious around someone. Used when someone is overly sensitive.
Ex: He gets so angry over the smallest thing, I really feel like I have to walk on eggshells around him.
Water under the bridge: when a past problem or disagreement is forgiven or no longer important.
Ex: A) I still really feel guilty about what happened last year.
B) You shouldn’t, as far as I’m concerned, it’s all water under the bridge.
Hit the spot: this is used as an exclamation to say that the food or drink you have just had has satisfied you.
Ex: A) Cheers.
B) Cheers. (they drink) Ahh, that hits the spot.
Fly off the handle: to suddenly get overly angry
Ex: I always feel like I have to walk on eggshells around her as she has a tendency to fly off the handle over the smallest thing.
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