each vs. every each (every person or thing) regarded separately, one by one. We each have our own car. Each ticket costs $30. every (every person or thing) regarded as a whole. Every member should wear a uniform. I could hear every word you were saying. Use “none” (NOT each) …
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as sure as eggs is eggs (for sure, certainly) One day you’ll realize that I was right, as sure as eggs is eggs. Our team will lose the game, as sure as eggs is eggs. envocabulary.com
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any way you slice it (in whatever way you consider it) Smoking is a bad habit, any way you slice it. Failing the exam is disappointing, no matter how you slice it. envocabulary.com
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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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