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Under your breath
means to speak very quietly or mutter something so that others either can’t hear you clearly or aren’t supposed to hear you at all.

Example:
1- During a long meeting, her colleague whispered under his breath, This could’ve been an email.
2- When the teacher announced there would be a surprise test, Sam muttered under his breath, "Great, just what I needed.

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Under your nose
means that something is very close or obvious, but it goes unnoticed. It’s often used when someone misses something because they aren’t paying enough attention.

Examples:
1- I spent 20 minutes looking for my keys, and they were right under my nose on the kitchen counter!
2- My dog stole my sandwich right under my nose while I was distracted scrolling on my phone. Lesson learned—never leave food unattended!

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Urban legend:
is a widely circulated story—often bizarre or frightening—presented as fact, even though it’s rarely verified.

Examples:
1- There’s an urban legend about the Black-Eyed Children, spooky figures said to knock on doors at night, asking to be let in.
2- In West Virginia, the Mothman is a famous urban legend, described as a winged creature that supposedly appears before tragic events.

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Outlandish
means extremely unusual, bizarre, or shocking—often because it goes against tradition or expectation.

Examples:
1- Wearing a bright purple tuxedo might feel outlandish, but he wanted to stand out at the wedding.
2- Some of her outlandish ideas actually led to great business innovations.

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Bring about
means to cause something to happen or to make something change. It’s often used when discussing important events, changes, or outcomes—both big and small.

Examples:
1- The invention of the printing press brought about a revolution in the way people shared information and ideas.
2- A heartfelt speech by a famous actor brought about awareness of mental health issues.

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Lenient
means being permissive, mild, or not strict when enforcing rules or punishments. A lenient person tends to be forgiving and flexible, often showing kindness or understanding.

Examples:
1- The boss was lenient with the deadline because the team had been working overtime on the project.
2- A famous actor once said their lenient director allowed them to experiment with their role, making the film even better.

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Aim for the moon
means to set your goals very high, even if achieving them seems difficult or unlikely. It’s all about striving for greatness and pushing yourself to do your best.

Examples:
1- A young athlete aimed for the moon by training to compete in the Olympics, knowing it would take years of hard work and dedication.
2- My little brother said he was going to aim for the moon and eat 20 slices of pizza in one sitting. He only made it to five, but his ambition was impressive

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Second to none
means "the best" or "better than all others." It’s used to praise something or someone that stands out for their exceptional quality, skill, or performance.

Examples:
1- My grandmother’s kindness is second to none—she always goes out of her way to help everyone.
2- Her attention to detail on the project was second to none, earning her a promotion.

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Mediocre
means something that is of average or below-average quality. It’s not terrible, but it’s far from excellent.

Examples:
1- A critic once described a famous singer’s latest album as mediocre, saying it didn’t have the same energy as their earlier hits.
2- My attempt at baking a cake was, let’s just say, mediocre. It wasn’t burnt, but it wasn’t fluffy either—it was more like a pancake in disguise!

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Hoax
is a deliberate trick or lie designed to make people believe something untrue.
Examples:
1- The Great Moon Hoax convinced many readers that there were fantastic creatures on the moon.
2- Everyone got excited about free smartphones, but it turned out to be a hoax, leaving people disappointed.