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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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                                to feel charged

                                To be filled with emotion or strong feelings.

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