Against the clock

To do something in a hurry in order to meet a deadline.  

“They are racing against the clock to finish the test on time.”

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On the ropes 

Likely to fail, in trouble. 

“I am frustrated. Though working hard over the past five years it seems my small business is on the ropes.” 

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Let your hair down

To relax, have fun, enjoy yourself. 

“It is only with my friends when I can let my hair down and be myself.”

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Out of the blue

When something happens completely unexpectedly.

“Her former love showed up at her birthday party out of the blue.”

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God helps those who help themselves

This proverb means that if you want to be successful, achieve something or overcome difficulties you must take the effort yourself. 

“She are crying again she failed the driving test. How much time had she spent preparing for it? God helps those who help themselves.” 

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No sweat

No problem, easy. We say “no sweat”, when we mean that something will not be difficult to do or arrange, etc. 

“Can you fix the water pipe? No sweat.”

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Pig out 

To eat a lot, or too much, and greedily. Overeat. 

“Stop pigging out. What will they think of our manners?”

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Rob someone blind 

To steal almost everything from someone. To cheat someone in a comprehensive merciless way. 

“He was robbing the old couple blind.”

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Can take it to the bank 

Can believe that something is definitely true.

“Begin searching for a new job. The company is about to reduce the number of its employees. I have this information right from a union member. You can take it to the bank.” 

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Practise what you preach

To do the things you advise other people to do. 

“You keep on telling us to use public transport to save some money and you drive your Mercedes. You had better practise what you preach.” 

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