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World-weary

 describes someone who is emotionally tired, sad, or cynical because they’ve experienced too much of life’s troubles. It’s not about needing a nap — it’s about feeling worn out inside.

Examples:

1- The detective’s world-weary tone made it clear he had seen far too many tragedies.
2- After years working in refugee camps, she looked world-weary, her eyes reflecting stories too painful to tell.

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Badmouth 

means to say unpleasant, unfair, or critical things about them—especially when they’re not present. It’s almost always negative and usually meant to damage that person’s reputation.

Examples:

1- I don’t trust people who smile in your face but badmouth you behind your back.

2- The coach told the team to stop badmouthing each other and focus on the game.

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Burn Bridges

means to do something that destroys a relationship or connection permanently, making it impossible to go back to how things were. It’s often used when someone acts in a way that closes the door on future help, friendship, or opportunities.

Examples:

1- She burned bridges with her old company when she left without notice and badmouthed her manager.

2- Be careful not to burn bridges — you might need their help in the future.

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Bring to life

To make something exciting, lively, or full of energy again.

Examples

1- Chuah brought his fishing village to life with bright colors and determination.
2- A passionate teacher can bring a boring subject to life for their students.

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Lift sb's spirits

means to make them feel happier, more positive, or more hopeful, especially during a tough time.

Examples:

1- Davide Martello’s piano music lifted the spirits of earthquake survivors in L’Aquila.

2- A surprise visit from an old friend can lift your spirits after a hard week.

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Brisk 

means quick, active, and full of energy. It can describe movement, activity, weather, or even the way someone talks or acts.

Examples:

1-  We went for a brisk walk before dinner to work up an appetite.
2- The teacher’s brisk explanation helped us understand the topic in no time.

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Full of oneself

 If someone is full of oneself, it means they have an exaggerated opinion of their own importance, skills, or achievements.

Examples:

1- After the promotion, Mark became so full of himself that he stopped talking to his old friends.

2- She’s talented, but she’s not full of herself—she’s humble and kind

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Worn out 

 means extremely tired — physically, emotionally, or mentally.
 You can feel worn out after a long day, a difficult task, or even a stressful conversation.

Examples:

1- I love family gatherings, but after hosting 15 people all weekend, I was just worn out.

2- He looked so worn out after the argument, like he hadn’t slept in days.

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When push comes to shove

means when a situation becomes serious or difficult and a real decision or action is needed. It’s what happens when you’re under pressure and have to act.

Examples:

1- Many people complain about the system, but when push comes to shove, very few take real action to change it.
2- They promised to help, but when push came to shove, only one friend showed up at the hospital.

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Let it all out 

means to release strong emotions — usually by crying, shouting, or simply talking about what's bothering you. It’s about not bottling things up anymore.

Examples:

1- After the funeral, her sister took her hand and said, “It’s okay. Just let it all out. You don’t have to be strong right now.”
2- During therapy, he finally let it all out — everything he’d been holding in since childhood.