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Hidden Gem

A hidden gem is something valuable, rare, or special that is not immediately obvious.

Examples:

1- Emily is the office’s hidden gem. She solves problems before anyone even notices them

2- That small café doesn’t look like much, but their food is amazing—it’s a hidden gem!

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Slip up 

To slip up means to make a small but costly mistake.

Examples:

1- The accountant slipped up when calculating the taxes, leading to a major fine.

2- I slipped up and sent the wrong text to my boss instead of my friend!

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Cheer up

If you tell someone to cheer up, you are encouraging them to feel happier or less sad. It’s a friendly and supportive phrase that we use when someone is feeling down. You can also cheer someone up, which means doing something nice to improve their mood.

Examples:

1- When I failed my driving test, my brother took me out for ice cream to cheer me up!

2- My friend was sad because she lost her phone. I said, 'Cheer up! At least now you don’t have to answer work calls!

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Sweep under carpet 

 If you sweep something under the carpet, it means you hide a problem instead of dealing with it. It’s used when people ignore uncomfortable truths or avoid discussing serious issues.

Examples:

1- The company knew about the safety issues in their factory, but instead of fixing them, they swept the problem under the carpet until a major accident happened.

2- A famous tech company discovers that its latest phone model has a major defect. Instead of admitting the problem, they pretend it doesn’t exist and quietly remove bad reviews online.

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Out of the question

If something is out of the question, it means it is not possible, completely unacceptable, or definitely not allowed.

Examples:

1- The employees asked for an extra week of vacation, but the manager said it was out of the question.

2- I asked my friend if we could go skydiving this weekend. He’s terrified of heights and said, 'That’s out of the question!

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Scapegoat 

 is a person who is unfairly blamed for a problem, even when others are responsible.

Examples:

1- After the company’s sales dropped, instead of admitting their strategy failed, the managers made one employee the scapegoat and fired him.

2- I forgot to take the trash out, so I blamed my little brother. He became my scapegoat!

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Once bitten, twice shy 

means that when someone has had a bad experience, they are more cautious about similar situations in the future.

Examples:

1- After buying a faulty car from a second-hand dealer, Matt only buys brand-new cars now. Once bitten, twice shy.

2- The company partnered with an unreliable supplier last year. Now, they run thorough background checks on new vendors. Once bitten, twice shy.

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In a nutshell 

means to summarize something in a short, simple, and concise way. It’s used when you want to quickly convey the most important details without too much explanation.

Examples:

1- We had a three-hour meeting, but in a nutshell, the boss just told us to cut expenses.

2- When asked about his success, a famous actor said, ‘In a nutshell, hard work and luck got me here.

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Humble

To be humble means to live simply without arrogance or showing off wealth, even if you have success or fame.

Examples:

1- The scientist remained humble despite winning several prestigious awards.

2- He lives a humble life in a small town, even though he could afford much more.

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Tough Cookie

refers to a person who is mentally or emotionally strong, resilient, and able to handle difficult situations without breaking down. 

Examples:

1- My grandmother is a tough cookie. She raised five kids on her own and still manages to smile through every challenge.

2- Serena Williams is a tough cookie on the court. She’s faced injuries, criticism, and setbacks but keeps dominating in tennis.