Collocations, Idioms, and Linking words

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Collocations, Idioms and others

Definition

turning of the tide

the reversal of a situation

double-edged sword

a situation or course of action having both positive and negative effects

house of cards

an insubstantial or insecure situation or plan

household name

a person or thing that is well known by the public

break the mold

put an end to a restrictive pattern of events or behavior by doing things in a markedly different way

high time

used to say it is time to do something that should have been done a long time ago

set the stage for

prepare the conditions for (the occurrence or beginning of something)

on thin ice

in a precarious or risky situation

turn over a new leaf

start to act or behave in a better or more responsible way

nail-biting

causing great anxiety or tension

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