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    no pain, no gain

    Used to say that it is necessary to suffer or work hard in order to succeed or make progress.

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      the devil is in the details

      The phrase “the devil is in the details” implies that things can go wrong if one does not pay careful attention to the small elements of a larger undertaking.

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        cut corners

        To save money or time when doing something by not including some parts, actions, or details, so that the result is not as good as it could be.

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          under (one's) wing

          Under one's care, protection.
          I was nervous starting a work at my uncle's company, but it definitely made it easier being under his wing.

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            pain in the neck

            The idiom “pain in the neck” is a common expression used to describe someone or something that causes annoyance or frustration.

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              tear one's hair out
              pull one's hair out

              To be very worried or upset about something.

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                silver bullet

                A quick and highly effective solution to a complex problem.

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                  smoke and mirrors

                  Something that is described as smoke and mirrors is intended to make you believe that something is being done or is true, when it is not.

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                    bleeding edge

                    The newest and most advanced part or position especially in technology.
                    These batteries are on the bleeding edge of technology.

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                      out of touch

                      No longer in contact or communication.
                      John and Mark have been out of touch for years.

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                        stars aligned

                        The idiom "the stars aligned" refers to a situation where everything comes together perfectly, as if by fate or destiny. It is often used to describe coincidences or a series of events that lead to a favorable outcome.

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                          yanking your chain

                          The phrase "yanking your chain" is commonly used to indicate that someone is teasing or playing a prank on someone else.

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