an open sesame (an easy way to achieve something) A university degree isn’t always an open sesame to a well-paid job. Experience can be an open sesame to succeed in this game. envocabulary.com
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an olive branch (say or do something in order to show that you want peace) The government is offering an olive branch to the opposition by releasing some political prisoners. I invited them to dinner as an olive branch after our argument. envocabulary.com
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light heart (happy and free from care or worry) She left for Washington with a light heart. I paid off my debts, and I can sleep with a light heart tonight. envocabulary.com
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in a heartbeat US informal (very quickly, without any delay) Call me when you need me, and I’ll be here in a heartbeat. If I had the money, I would leave this country in a heartbeat. envocabulary.com
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heavy heart (feeling of sadness) With a heavy heart, he turned to say goodbye. She walked out of the room with a heavy heart. envocabulary.com
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