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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.

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Follow your calling 

means to do what feels deeply meaningful to you — something that gives your life direction and joy.

Examples:

1- Her ikigai is helping her students — teaching makes her feel alive.
2- When you follow your calling, you don’t chase happiness — you build it, little by little.

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Play it safe

means to behave honestly and treat others equally — especially in competition, work, or relationships. 

Examples:

1-  In business, success only lasts when you play it fair with your clients and team.

2- Parents should play it fair — one rule for everyone, not just for the kids.

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Agree to disagree

means to accept that two people have different opinions and stop arguing about it.
Examples:

1- Anna and I never agree about movies — she loves horror, I don’t — but we agree to disagree and still watch together.
2- My dad and I have different political views, but we agree to disagree and still enjoy dinner together.