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Remain in the shadows
When someone remains in the shadows, they stay unnoticed or unrecognized for their efforts, talents, or deeds.

Examples:
1- Chiune Sugihara remained in the shadows for years, even though he saved thousands of lives.
2- The artist worked tirelessly for decades but remained in the shadows until a major exhibit showcased her work.

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Under scrutiny
When someone or something is under scrutiny, it means they are being carefully examined or investigated, often by the media, the public, or legal authorities.

Examples:
1- Donald Trump’s taxes have been under scrutiny for years due to the unusually low payments reported.
2- The new startup’s safety record is under scrutiny after recent complaints from customers.

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Walk on eggshells
means to act very carefully around someone or in a situation, usually because you don’t want to upset anyone or make things worse. It’s like stepping lightly to avoid breaking something fragile—like eggshells.

Examples:
1- After the company’s major merger, employees felt they had to walk on eggshells around their new boss, who had a reputation for being strict.
2- During the holidays, we had to walk on eggshells around Uncle Joe because he was still upset about an old argument.

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Catastrophe
is an event that causes great damage, suffering, or loss. It often refers to disasters that are sudden and overwhelming, like natural disasters or major accidents.

Examples:
1- The recent plane crash involving Azerbaijan Airlines is a tragic catastrophe. The aircraft, flying from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, resulting in the loss of 38 lives out of 67 people on board. The event has left families mourning, raised serious questions about safety, and sparked international investigations. Reports suggest that a Russian air-defense struck the plane, adding a layer of geopolitical tension to this already devastating disaster.

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Bottle up
 means to hide or suppress them instead of expressing them openly. It often refers to keeping strong emotions—like anger, sadness, or frustration—to yourself rather than addressing them.

Examples:
1- After losing his job, Mark tried to bottle up his worries so he wouldn’t worry his wife. Eventually, the pressure got too high, and he broke down in tears one evening.
2- Some psychologists warn that people who bottle up their emotions for too long risk facing sudden emotional breakdowns or even physical symptoms.

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See eye to eye
means to agree completely or to share the same opinion with someone about something. If you “see eye to eye” with a person, you’re both on the same page.

Examples:
1- My sister and I rarely see eye to eye on movies—she loves horror films, while I’m more into comedies.
2- Two neighboring countries failed to see eye to eye on trade agreements, causing diplomatic strain and impacting global markets.

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To have a chip on one's shoulder
means you carry a sense of resentment or a grudge, often due to a past experience. It makes you easily offended or quick to assume others are challenging you.

Examples:
1- After failing the audition for the school play, Kevin had a chip on his shoulder and insisted everyone was against him.
2- Some soccer fans have a chip on their shoulder because of a controversial referee call in the last match—now they distrust every decision.

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Baffled
means completely puzzled or confused by something that seems unexplainable.

Examples:
1- The townspeople were baffled by chunks of meat falling from the sky—they had no idea where it came from.
2- The detective was baffled by the crime scene, as there were no clear clues.

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Surreal
describes something so strange or unusual that it feels like a dream or fantasy. 

Examples:
1- The idea of a priceless painting hidden in a janitor’s apartment for decades is surreal.
2- Winning the lottery and seeing my bank account skyrocket overnight felt absolutely surreal—I couldn’t believe it was real!

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Unbecoming
means something that doesn’t suit or is inappropriate for a situation, person, or role. It’s often used to describe behavior, attitudes, or appearances that seem out of place or improper.

Examples:
1- During a charity event, the celebrity’s rude comments were deeply unbecoming of someone who was supposed to be helping others.
2- Imagine a queen shouting angrily in public—it would be seen as unbecoming of her royal position.