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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.

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.

no pain, no gain

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

run into a brick wall

To encounter an obstacle or problem that seems impossible to overcome.

tilting at windmills

It means that you're fighting imaginary enemies and wasting your time worrying about the outcome of the engagement.

to sell sand in the Sahara

The phrase to sell sand in the Sahara and its variants refer to the supply of something to a place where it is not needed.

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to eyeball
-Do you measure a distance between elements when you build a website from a draft?
-No. I eyeball a distance and put all elements on a form.

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to hammer someone
-Did you tell him the budget was cut in half?
-Not yet, but that will hammer him.

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go for it
-Should I buy a new antivirus to scan my PC?
-Go for it.

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after all
Be nice to Tom. He had a hard day at work, after all.

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final thoughts on
What are your final thoughts on this product?

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hover over, change to
When you hover over or click this green button, its color will change to red.

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provide on
We have huge portfolio that we can provide on request.

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wear many hats

To have many jobs or roles.
He wears many hats: he's a doctor, a musician, and a writer.

break a sweat

Often used figuratively to say that something is not hard for someone to do.
He gave a perfect performance and didn't break a sweat.

kill the goose that lays the golden eggs

To ruin or destroy something that brings one wealth.
To destroy something that is profitable to you.

cross that bridge when one comes to it

To not worry about a possible problem until it actually happens.
I don't know how we'll pay the bills if you quit your job, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

sit on your hands

To do nothing about a problem or a situation that needs dealing with.
Every day the crisis worsens and yet the government seems content to sit on its hands.

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shortly speaking
Shortly speaking, reading scientific books is our way of learning about the world.

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appealing
My website has an appealing design.

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lie in
The fundamental difference between block themes and classic themes lies in their architectural approach.

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niche
Fashion trends often shift from niche audiences to the mainstream in just a year.

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compare to
How much faster is AI compared to humans?

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in fact
I thought university life would be easy; in fact, it’s much more challenging than I expected.

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on occasion
I don't really drink, but I do enjoy a nice glass of wine on occasion.

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a little
Can you give me a little more time to finish this work?

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don't patronize me
-You probably won’t understand this project. It’s really advanced.
-Don’t patronize me. I know exactly what’s going on.

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sidelining
-I told them my idea, and they just ignored it and moved on to someone else.
-That means they are sidelining you.

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an excuse
-Be as exact as possible.
-I have a bad short term memory. I'm old.
-Don't hide behind age as an excuse - that's incredibly offensive.

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abuse
He abuses alcohol when he’s stressed.

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praise
My parents always praised me when I did well at school.

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wild goose chase

If you are on a wild goose chase, you waste a lot of time searching for something that you have little chance of finding, because you have been given incorrect information.

to feel charged

To be filled with emotion or strong feelings.

Leetcode
https://leetcode.com/problemset/

hats off to

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

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.

shooting yourself in the foot

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

to be in the weeds

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