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Get along like a house on fire: to get along with someone very well.
Ex1: They get along like a house on fire.
Ex 2: Even though they’re like chalk and cheese, they seem to get along like a house on fire.
To over do (it): to over extend yourself/ to use too much energy. To over indulge.
Ex: Whenever I go to parties I always end up over doing it and have a hangover the next day.
Ex 2: I overdid it at the gym and now my muscles are aching.
As far as I’m concerned: in my opinion/as much as the situation affects me (often used about personal situations).
Ex: As far as I’m concerned that matter is over.
To hold a grudge: to keep resenting someone/something.
Ex: Usually I’m not one to hold a grudge, but I just can’t forgive him for what he did.
(I’m) not one to…: this is used to mean that (I) don’t usually (do something).
Ex: I’m not one to worry, but this situation has got me a little worried.
Caught off guard: when something unexpected happens and you feel unprepared for it.
Ex: She completely caught me off guard when she asked me out on a date. I didn’t even think she liked me.
To let off steam: this is used when you use an activity (like drinking alcohol) to get rid of stress.
Ex: I heard that lots of Japanese people go to karaoke to let off steam.
Over the top: when someone’s actions/reactions are much more than is necessary.
Ex: I think firing him was a bit over the top, he only made a minor error.
(He/she) is one in a million: He/she is very very special.
Ex: She has helped me so much. She is one in a million.
No holds barred: with no restraint.
Ex: That interview was really no holds barred. The journalist just kept attacking him.
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