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Bite the bullet
means to do something difficult or unpleasant that you have been avoiding, but which is necessary or unavoidable.

Examples:
1- I hate going to the dentist, but I had to bite the bullet and get that root canal done before it got worse.
2- I bit the bullet and tried to assemble IKEA furniture without the instructions. Three hours later, it’s a bookshelf... I think.

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Laid-back
means being relaxed, easy-going, and not easily stressed or worried. A laid-back person stays calm in most situations and doesn't let things bother them.
Examples:
1- Mark is so laid-back that when his cat knocked over a glass of water onto his laptop, he just smiled and said, "Guess the universe wanted me to take a break from work today!"
2- -My parents are laid-back about house rules. As long as we do our chores, they don’t care what time we go to bed.

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A creature of habit
 is someone who likes doing the same things over and over again and follows the same routine every day. They don’t like change and prefer things to stay the same.
Examples:
1- Steve Jobs was a creature of habit, wearing his iconic black turtleneck and jeans combination every day, a deliberate choice to reduce decision fatigue.
2- When it comes to vacations, Jack is a creature of habit—he always books the same hotel and visits the same beach every summer.

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Go-getter
 is someone who works hard, is determined, and goes after their goals to succeed.

Examples:
1- My friend John is a real go-getter; he worked two jobs while studying just to achieve his dream of becoming a doctor.
2- In today’s world, many young entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley are go-getters, building tech startups and pushing innovation at a rapid pace.

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A bag of nerves
describes someone who is extremely anxious, nervous, or stressed, especially before an important event or in a tense situation.
Examples:
1- When Sam had to dance at his cousin’s wedding, he was a bag of nerves, moving like a robot with no batteries, terrified someone would post his "moves" on the internet.
2- Before her wedding to Prince Charles, Princess Diana was reportedly a bag of nerves, overwhelmed by the attention of millions around the world.

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Shady
describes something or someone that appears to be dishonest, unethical, or operating in a way that raises suspicion, often lacking transparency or integrity.

Examples:
1- When Greg showed up to the party with sunglasses on at night and refused to talk about where he’d been all day, everyone knew something shady was going on—turns out, he was just hiding a terrible haircut.
2- That guy selling expensive watches on the street corner looked shady—I'm pretty sure they were fake.

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Put up with
To tolerate or endure something or someone unpleasant or difficult, usually without complaining.
Examples:
1- In modern cities, people often deal with dirty air and loud sounds from many cars. Even though they don’t like it, they accept it because they enjoy the benefits of living in the city, like jobs and activities.
2- Even though her boss constantly criticized her work, she had to put up with it because she needed the job.

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Bump into sb
means to unexpectedly or accidentally meet or encounter someone, often when you weren’t planning to see them. It usually happens by chance in public places.
Examples:
1- While visiting New York City in the late 1800s, Nikola Tesla bumped into Thomas Edison at a local patent office, sparking their well-known rivalry in the field of electricity.
2- I bumped into my uncle at the zoo while I was trying to imitate a monkey. He thought I was part of the exhibit!

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Pet hate
A "pet hate" is something that particularly annoys or irritates someone, even though it might seem trivial or unimportant to others.
Examples:
1- Oprah’s pet hate is chewing gum. She’s mentioned that she finds it incredibly annoying and has banned it from her offices.
2- One of her pet hates at work is when colleagues don't clean up after themselves in the kitchen.

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In two minds
In two minds" means being uncertain or undecided about something, often because you can't choose between two options.

Examples:
1- Michael was in two minds about posting his opinion on social media. He wanted to express his thoughts but was worried about the backlash from those who disagreed.
2- The president was in two minds about imposing sanctions on the neighboring country. It could pressure them to change their policies, but it might also strain diplomatic relations.