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Work around the clock 

To work around the clock means to work continuously, day and night, without stopping. It usually happens when there’s pressure, a deadline, or a crisis—and people put in nonstop effort, even if they’re tired.

Examples:

1- The hospital staff worked around the clock during the pandemic to treat patients.

2- When the famous singer is preparing for a tour, her team works around the clock—choreographers, costume designers, sound engineers—everyone!

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Hold out hope

means to keep believing that something good will happen, even if it feels unlikely.
Examples:

1- I held out hope that my lost passport would turn up—and it did

2- I held out hope that my lost passport would turn up—and it did

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Homebound

 means unable to leave home regularly, usually because of age, illness, injury, or disability. It’s often used when someone stays at home most of the time and may even need care or support there.

Examples:

1- After the accident, he was homebound for nearly two months while recovering.

2- During the lockdown, even healthy people felt what it’s like to be temporarily homebound.

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Pick on sb

 means to repeatedly treat them unfairly, criticize, or tease them, often in a way that seems targeted or mean. It’s commonly used when someone is being bullied or singled out, especially in a group.

Examples:

1- Kids used to pick on him in school, but now he’s a successful CEO.

2- The internet loves to pick on celebrities for even the smallest things—like what they wear to the airport.

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means after a long time has passed, or over time. It’s often used to say that something may not be easy or obvious now, but it will have a good or clear result later.

Examples:

1- Skipping sleep might help you meet deadlines, but it hurts your health in the long run.

2- They had a tough first year in business, but in the long run, their hard work paid off.

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Open up

To open up means to start talking honestly about your emotions, experiences, or thoughts, especially things that are private or difficult.

Examples:

1- He never used to talk about his past, but after a few long walks, he started to open up.

2- The documentary was powerful—the actor really opened up about her mental health journey.

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Boastful

If someone is boastful, it means they brag too much. They love to talk about their achievements, possessions, or talents—often in a way that makes others feel annoyed or uncomfortable.

1- I used to enjoy hanging out with him, but he’s become so boastful since he got that promotion.

2- Her speech was supposed to be inspiring, but it came off as a little too boastful.

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By all means

To say by all means” means you’re giving permission or strongly encouraging someone to do something. It’s another way to say “of course,” “please do,” or “go ahead.
Examples:

1- Can I see the menu again?
 “By all means—here you go.

2- A manager might say:
 If you’d like to take on more responsibility, by all means—go for it.

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Timid

 If someone is timid, it means they are shy or nervous and often lack confidence to speak up or take action.
Meaning:

1- She’s very talented, but her timid nature makes her avoid public speaking.

2- Some people appear timid at first, but open up once they feel comfortable.

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Have the upper hand

To have the upper hand means to be in a stronger or more powerful position than someone else—in an argument, a competition, a deal, or any situation where control matters.

Examples:

1- During the debate, the candidate gained the upper hand when she brought up her opponent’s past mistakes.
2- When it comes to pricing, big online stores usually have the upper hand over small local shops.