Vocabulary
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Betray someone
“He STABBED ME IN THE BACK after I helped him”
Begin from the beginning
“We need to START FROM SCRATCH”
Get the attention or praise that someone else was expecting or deserved
“She STOLE my THUNDER by announcing her news first”
Improve your performance
“You need to STEP UP YOUR GAME to compete”
Maintain your position
“You need to STICK TO YOUR GUNS”
Hear something from the authoritative source; directly from the source
“I heard it STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH”
Caught between two difficult choices
“I'm STUCK BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE”
Eat a large amount of food
“He STUFFED HIS FACE at the buffet”
Humble yourself; admit you were wrong
“You need to SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE and apologize”
Extremely busy; overwhelmed with work or things to do
“I'm SWAMPED with work”
The final performance or work of an artist or athlete before they retire
“This album is his SWAN SONG”
A love for sugary foods
“I have A SWEET TOOTH for chocolate”
Take a less important role
“I'll TAKE A BACK SEAT on this project”
Leave without saying goodbye or asking permission
“He TOOK FRENCH LEAVE from the party early”
Relax and not work too hard; not get stressed
“The doctor said to TAKE IT EASY for a week”
Be skeptical about something
“TAKE WHAT HE SAYS WITH A GRAIN OF SALT”
Not completely believe something; be skeptical about something
“Take his advice WITH A GRAIN OF SALT”
Face a difficult situation directly and confidently
“She TOOK THE BULL BY THE HORNS”
Talk quickly and without stopping
“She TALKED A BLUE STREAK all morning”
Talk about work or business
“They're always TALKING SHOP at dinner”
Give advice to someone more experienced
“Don't try to TEACH YOUR GRANDMOTHER TO SUCK EGGS”
It is up to you to make the next decision or step
“I've done my part - THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT now”
Used to describe something outstanding
“That car is THE BEE'S KNEES”
A person who is different from the rest of the family or group
“He's THE BLACK SHEEP of the family”
