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Per se: Per se comes from Latin and means "by itself" or "in itself." Use per se, to mean  something is true in itself, with no further explanation. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/per-se/

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Everything in moderation: (saying): it's best to have neither too much nor too little of anything. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/EverythingInModeration

Rain on your parade (idiom): there's always someone or something that's going to rain on your parade. That means there's always something that can spoil your plans. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/RainOnYourParade

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Time sink: It is something that absorbs your attention, energy, and, of course, time, but in the long run may not give you very much in return. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TimeSink

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In the long run: used to talk about results or consequences that do not happen right away but will appear later.

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Binge-watch: to watch multiple episodes or perhaps even a full season of a television program in one sitting. 

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Peruse: peruse has two opposite meanings: to read something very quickly and lightly or to read something very deeply and carefully.

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Go down a rabbit hole: to get into a situation that is extremely complicated, problematic or chaotic.

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Pastime: anything you do for enjoyment, such as a hobby. Although you may enjoy sleeping, it is not your hobby.

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Savvy: The word savvy means having practical knowledge, understanding, or good judgment about something. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/savvy/

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Must-have: a must-have is something people feel they must possess to keep up with the latest trends or to enhance their lives in some way. 

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Stand out: to be noticeable or different in a positive way. To stand out, we don't need to be the loudest or the most flamboyant.

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Banging your head against a brick wall: continuing to do something that seems impossible or very difficult, even when there are no tangible results.

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What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger: you should embrace hardship and difficulty because it strengthens you for future challenges. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger/

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again: you should never give up. Failure is a part of life; don't let it stop you; keep going. 

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Honesty is the best policy: telling the truth is always better than lying, even when it seems hard or risky. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/honesty-is-the-best-policy/

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See through you: to say that someone can see through you means they know what you are really like and are not going to be tricked by you. 

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Truth will out: the truth cannot stay hidden forever, especially secrets or lies, especially in serious situations such as political scandals. 

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Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today: you should always try to accomplish as much as you can each day. 

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Peace of mind: the feeling you have when you're calm and have no worries. In our hectic world, people look for ways to find peace of mind. 

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With every fibre of your being: the phrase with every fibre of your being means to feel, believe, or do something with your whole heart, mind, and body. It shows strong emotion, dedication, or belief. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/with-every-fibre-of-your-being/

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Go-to: describing something or someone as your go-to means that you always choose it because it is reliable, trusted, or your favourite. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/go-to/

Better half: calling someone your better half is humorous. It means the other person is the more intelligent, better-looking one in a relationship.

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Beside the point: the phrase beside the point means that something is not relevant or connected to the main topic being discussed. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/beside-the-point/ 

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Go off on a tangent: to begin talking about something that is not related to the original topic of your conversation. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/go-off-on-a-tangent/ 

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Drive: go-getters and those with resilience cannot do anything without drive because it's the energy and determination to achieve what they want.  

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Look out for number one: when you look out for number one, you are your number one priority. You act in your self-interest to ensure you have the advantage.  

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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. 

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Off-putting: when something is off-putting, it makes you feel uncomfortable, uneasy, or discouraged, and may make you want to try to avoid it.  

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Greener pastures: When people speak of greener pastures, they are thinking of a better or more promising situation than the current one they are in. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/greener-pastures/ 

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The grass is always greener on the other side: a proverb commenting on human desire. We always want what others have, but we don't. 

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Put out to pasture: when someone is put out to pasture, they're forced to retire. It's like a racehorse who isn't fast - they're retired to a farm somewhere. 

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Waste not, want not: the meaning of waste not, want not is similar to the Japanese mottainai; if you do not waste anything, then you will always have enough.  

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Make the most of: to make the most of a situation means to enjoy it as much as possible, no matter the circumstances.  

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Revenge is sweet: The phrase revenge is sweet means that getting back at someone who has wronged you feels enjoyable or satisfying. https://www.artisanenglish.jp/debate-and-discussion-online/revenge-is-sweet/ 

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An eye for an eye: the idea behind an eye for an eye is that justice should be served in a way that is proportional to the crime that was committed. 

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