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the actor was nervous, but his director told him to break a leg before going on stage.

we had to cancel the picnic because it was raining cats and dogs all morning.

don't worry about the exam. it's a piece of cake for someone as smart as you.

someone accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise party during the meeting.

when i asked about my grandfather, my mother said he kicked the bucket last year.

the patient had to bite the bullet while the doctor stitched up his wound without anesthesia.

i really wanted that luxury car, but it would have cost me an arm and a leg.

after working twelve hours straight, i was ready to hit the sack and get some sleep.

our new manager is really on the ball and catches every mistake in the reports.

i think i should go home and rest because i'm feeling a bit under the weather today.

she almost kept the surprise party a secret until her brother let the cat out of the bag.

students often burn the midnight oil during final exam week to prepare for their tests.

when my friend finally hit the nail on the head, everyone understood the solution immediately.

stop beating around the bush and tell me what you really think about this idea.

we've been working on this project for six hours, so let's call it a day and continue tomorrow.