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Keep your word

 means to do what you promised — to be reliable and trustworthy.

Examples:

1- She always keeps her word, no matter how small the promise.
2- He kept his word and donated to the charity he talked about.

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Give someone the benefit of the doubt

 means to believe or trust them, even if you’re uncertain — because you want to think kindly, not suspiciously.

Examples:

1- She gave her coworker the benefit of the doubt when he missed the meeting — maybe he really was sick.
2- The teacher gave the student the benefit of the doubt and accepted the late homework.

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Do someone a good turn 

means to do a small favor or kind act for someone, often without expecting anything in return.

Examples:

1- You never know what a small kindness can start — one day, you might do someone a good turn and change both your lives.
2- Even a simple smile or kind word can do someone a good turn without costing anything.

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Beat the clock

 means to finish something before the deadline or faster than expected.

Examples:

1- She gave herself one hour to finish the essay — and she beat the clock.
2- By setting a timer, he focused better and beat the clock on a task that usually took all afternoon.

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Word of mouth 

means information that spreads from person to person through talking and sharing experiences.

Examples:

1- Good teachers don’t need promotion — their students spread the word.
2- The movie became popular through word of mouth, not advertising.

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Miss the point 

means to fail to understand the main idea or message.

Examples:

1- If you think this story is about fame, you’re missing the point — it’s really about kindness.

2- The joke was funny, but he missed the point and took it seriously.

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Bend the rules

means to be flexible or make small exceptions to the rules.

Examples:

1- Parents sometimes bend the rules when their child is honest.
2- It’s okay to bend the rules — as long as you don’t break your values.

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Lend a hand 

 means to help or assist someone — especially in a friendly way.

Examples:

1- Sometimes the best way to connect is simply to lend a hand.

2-  When you lend a hand, you don’t just make someone else’s day better —

you lift your own heart too.

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Make a scene 

 means to create a loud, emotional, or embarrassing display in public.

Examples:

1- When her order was wrong, she made a scene in the café — everyone was staring.
2- My toddler made a scene in the supermarket when I said no to candy — everyone was staring! 

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Count your blessings 

means to notice and appreciate what you already have, instead of focusing on what’s missing.

Examples:

1- She used to compare herself to others, but now she counts her blessings and sees how much she’s grown.
2- When you feel stuck in English, look back at what you can do now that you couldn’t last year — that’s living in the gain.