bear fruit (produce good results) The project will bear fruit within the first year. I am sure that our musical career will bear fruit eventually. envocabulary.com
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abreast of (next to, level with) I have to walk more quickly to stay abreast of him. (up to date with) It’s important to keep abreast of the latest technology. (aware of, informed about) She likes to keep abreast of the latest news. envocabulary.com
Read More »like a dog with two tails
like a dog with two tails British English informal (very pleased, very delighted) Is she happy with the new job? – Like a dog with two tails. The coach was like a dog with two tails when his team won the game. envocabulary.com
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all sweetness and light (very peaceful and friendly) When they learned who I was, they became all sweetness and light. Daniel is all sweetness and light as long as Sophia is around. envocabulary.com
Read More »absent without leave (AWOL)
absent without leave (AWOL) (absent without permission) Jack was AWOL from school and got into a lot of trouble with his parents. Jane has gone AWOL. She hasn’t been in the office in a week. envocabulary.com
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