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5. God forbid : (when you hope that something does not happen)

God forbid that they encounter a problem on their way home.

6. every dog has its day : (everyone has a time of success)
You may become successful in your life someday. Every dog has its day.

7. fall for someone : (to fall in love with someone)
He fell for her because she’s so beautiful.

8. feel blue : (to feel sad)

She felt blue after her result.

9. gain ground : (to become popular)
The new student gained ground in a very short time.

10. easy on the ear : (something pleasant to listen to)
His music is easy on the ear.

11. hale and hearty : (in a good health)

In spite of her old age, she looks hale and hearty.
12. have a card up your sleeve : (to have a secret plan)

She still has got something up her sleeve and it should solve all her problems.

13. ill-gotten gains : (money or other possession gained dishonestly)
All his ill-gotten gains are hidden somewhere in his bedroom.

14. a breath of fresh air : (a change that feels good)

The President says that the country needs a breath of fresh air.
15. jam on the brakes : (to press the brakes suddenly and in a hard way)

I had to jam on the brakes because a kid suddenly appeared from nowhere and
crossed the road.

16. keep tabs on : (to keep track, monitor)
If you are careful to keep tabs on your finances, you should be able to stay within a

budget.

17. kick the bucket : (to die)
Sad news! He kicked the bucket.

18. learn by heart : (to memorize something)
She learned the poem by heart.

19. in a blink of an eye : (very quickly)

He disappeared in the blink of an eye.

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