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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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                  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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                      step into the shoes

                      To take on a particular role or task that someone else has been doing.

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                        something doesn't ring bells

                        Indicate that something does not sound familiar.

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                          to be in the weeds

                          When faced with a challenging task or situation, it’s common to feel overwhelmed and lost in the details.

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                            shooting yourself in the foot

                            To do or say something that causes problems for you, to make a stupid mistake that harms you somehow.

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                              on a silver platter

                              If you are given something on a silver platter or on a platter, you are given it without having to work or make an effort to get it.

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                                hats off to

                                Used to give praise or credit to someone.
                                Hats off to my coworker for doing such a great job.

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