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    double-edged sword

    Something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences.
    This much freedom of expression and opinion can be a double-edged sword.

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      word salad

      A word salad is a mixture of random words and phrases.

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        word of mouth

        The process of telling people you know about a particular product or service, usually because you think it is good and want to encourage them to try it.
        We get most of our clients by word of mouth.

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          the only free cheese is in the mousetrap

          Nothing is truly free.

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            A stingy person always pays twice

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              give me a hand

              This phrase is often used to request or help in a friendly or supportive manner.

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                the fruits of (one's) labor

                The outcome or rewards of one's work or efforts.

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                  word of mouth

                  Informal oral communication.

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                    It's not a walk in the park

                    What you are trying to do or achieve is not easy, it is hard but do-able with effort.

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                      get in touch with someone

                      Make contact with somebody/something (by phone, letter, visit, etc.).

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