Shy away: to shy away means to avoid doing something new, difficult, or scary because you feel nervous, afraid, or uncomfortable. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ShyAway 

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When the going gets tough, the tough get going: when times are hard, you work hard. It's a sign of strong character and determination. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WhenTheGoingGetsTough 

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Sphere of influence: a sphere of influence is a geographical area over which a country or organization wields significant political, economic, or cultural influence. 

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New world order: a new period of history that signals a significant change in the global balance of power. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/NewWorldOrder 

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Dress for success: Dressing for success means wearing clothes that are appropriate, clean, and professional. Choose outfits that help you make a good impression. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/DressForSuccess 

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Rule of thumb: a rough guideline for how something should be measured. It comes from millers judging flour quality with their fingers. 

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Stand out: to stand out is to be noticeable or different in a positive way. To stand out, we don't need to be the loudest or the most flamboyant. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StandOut 

Behind the eight ball: when you're behind the eight ball, you're at a disadvantage or in a weak position. If you're tight for cash, you're behind the eight ball. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/BehindTheEightBall 

Let yourself go: when you let yourself go, you become careless and lose interest in your appearance, or you let yourself fall into some bad habits. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LetYourselfGo 

The clothes make the man: the clothes make the man is a proverb. It means that society tends to judge people by the way they are dressed. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheClothesMakeTheMan 

You never get a second chance to make a first impression: this proverb emphasizes the importance of making a good impression the first time. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/Never2ndChance1stImpression 

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Through thick and thin: through thick and thin means to stay with someone, and support them no matter what happens, in both good times and bad. 

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On the other hand: the phrase 'on the other hand' can introduce a contrasting idea after you have made a point on a particular topic or issue. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheOtherHand 

Got your back: people who say they got your back are the ones you can depend on when times are tough. They will help you and look out for you always. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GotYourBack 

Stick with: a phrasal verb that means to continue doing something even when it is hard or when you feel like giving up. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/StickWith 

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Love is in the air: love is in the air means people can feel love and romance around them. It’s like the air we breathe is infused with love and affection. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LoveIsInTheAir 

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Flood back: a term that means to suddenly remember something strongly. 

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Take the good with the bad: nothing is perfect, and we must accept that everything has both its good points and bad points. 

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Unrequited love: unrequited love means you love someone, but that person does not love you back in the same way. Unrequited love makes you feel sad or lonely. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/UnrequitedLove 

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Mr. Right: Mr. Right is the man that you marry. He is the guy who is dependable, loving, caring and has a future. Likewise for Mrs. Right. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/MrRight 

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Old flame: a former lover or romantic partner, someone you once loved but are no longer involved with. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OldFlame 

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Main squeeze: your main squeeze refers to your primary girlfriend, boyfriend, or lover. The term comes from hugging; you squeeze the ones you like the most. https://b.link/MainSqueeze 

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Get a handle on: when you get a handle on something, you can manage it or understand what is going on. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/GetAHandleOn 

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Trade war: a situation where countries impose tariffs or other trade barriers on each other to protect their industries or to respond to trade practices they see as unfair. 

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Talking head: an expert who appears on TV. They're often professors, ex-diplomats or retired military officers who share their expertise. 

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Distance makes the heart grow fonder: when we are apart from someone we love, our feelings for them become enhanced; absence can enhance our appreciation for our loved ones. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/DistanceMakesTheHeartGrowFonder 

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When the cat's away, the mice will play: when the person who is usually in charge is absent, the workers will stop working. 

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