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In the nick of time
means at the very last moment before something bad happens. It’s like a race against time where you succeed just before it's too late.

Examples:
1- I got to the train station in the nick of time—just as the doors were closing, I jumped in and everyone applauded!
2- During the Oscars, the host realized they had mixed up the envelopes, but they corrected the mistake in the nick of time before announcing the wrong winner.

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Raise eyebrows (Vocabulary through stories)
To cause surprise, shock, or mild disapproval because something is unusual or unexpected.
Examples:
1- Michael Jackson traveling with a chimpanzee raised a lot of eyebrows—it wasn’t something people saw every day!
2- When the company promoted a new intern to the manager after just two weeks, it raised eyebrows among the other employees.

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Monumental
very important, significant
Examples:
1- The invention of the internet was a monumental development that transformed the way the world communicates.
2- Driving rights for women was a monumental achievement.

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Wrap one’s head around sth
means to understand or comprehend something, especially when it's complicated or challenging.
Examples:
1- Imagine trying to wrap your head around how they filmed those special effects in movies. It’s so cool, but so mind-boggling!
2- When the pop star announced she was taking a break from her career to study astrophysics, fans needed some time to wrap their heads around the surprising news.

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Take sth with a grain of salt
means to view information with some skepticism or not fully believe it without proof. It’s used when something might be exaggerated or unreliable.

Examples:
1- In a recent interview, a politician promised free college for everyone. I'd take that with a grain of salt, promises like these don't go exactly as planned  
2- A magazine claimed that Elon Musk was planning to buy an entire city to house his company employees. Many people took it with a grain of salt, as his ideas can be far fetched. 

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Up in the air
means that something is undecided or uncertain. When things are “up in the air,” it usually means there’s no clear plan or answer yet.
Examples:
1- The actress’s plans to join the movie are up in the air—fans are eagerly waiting to see if she'll sign on.
2- When the concert was postponed due to weather, fans felt frustrated because the reschedule date was still up in the air.

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Use up
means to use something until there’s none left. Essentially, when you’ve “used up” something, you’ve completely run out of it.

Examples:
1- After throwing that huge party, Sarah used up all the food in her pantry and had to order takeout the next day.
2- Rumor has it that Tom Cruise used up all his energy while filming back-to-back action scenes and had to take a week off!

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Take the lead
means to step forward, take charge, or guide others. It’s when someone steps up and shows the way, especially when no one else is sure what to do.
Examples:
1-  During a business meeting, everyone was unsure of the next step, but Jordan took the lead and proposed a new plan to move forward.
2-  At a friend’s birthday party, everyone hesitated to start the karaoke, so Charlie took the lead and sang a ridiculously off-key version of "Happy Birthday," getting everyone laughing and joining in.

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Read between the lines:
means to find the hidden or underlying meaning in what’s said or written, something that isn’t immediately obvious.
Examples:
1- Jessica’s email said she was “taking a break from work” after a stressful month. I could read between the lines—she was probably burnt out and needed time to recharge.
2- The restaurant review didn’t directly say the food was bad, but reading between the lines, you could tell the reviewer wasn’t impressed.

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Controversial
means it causes disagreement or arguments because people have very different opinions about it. It often refers to topics that spark strong reactions.

Examples:
1- The new law was controversial, as some people believed it was helpful, while others thought it limited their freedom.
2- That movie received controversial reviews—some people loved it, while others thought it was the worst film of the year!