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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Till/Until the cows come home

For a very long time.

“You can keep on explaining till the cows come home.
They’ll never understand.”

Origin
The phrase was mostly in use in the 19th century and it relates to the fact that cows are rather unhurried creatures returning back to their shelters at a slow pace. 

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Ring in the new year 2025

To celebrate the beginning of the new year, usually with a party.

“I and my wife rang in the new year at home.” 
“How did they ring in the new year?  I think they threw a New Year’s Eve party at their cottage.”

Origin 
The phrase is probably based on the early  tradition of ringing bells at celebrations. 

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Many hands make light work 

People do things more quickly when they work together. Many helpers make a task easier. 

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It is not unusual to see ice hockey players fight during a match.

What is unusual, however, is to see a fan get involved in the action.

During a match between Hungarian team Szekesfehervar and Salzburg in the European EBEL league, a fight broke out between players.

While they were fighting, a fan for the home team, Szekesfehervar, started hitting a Salzburg player on his helmet.

The Hungarian team had to to pay an 8000-euro fine for the fan’s behavior.

WORDS
to break (broke, broken) out: to suddenly start (usually something dangerous). 
behavior (UK behaviour): the way how you act in various situations.

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On the ball

This phrase describes someone who is talented, able to understand and react to a situation in a quick manner and who can get things done.

“Jane has done a great job. She was on the ball.”

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In full swing 

At the peak of activity (a lot of activity), in full operation.

“Restoration efforts are in full swing following the derailment of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express in northeastern India’s Assam, with no reported injuries among passengers.”

“Believe or not, but at seven the party was already in full swing.”

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The Italian city of Naples has been the stronghold of mafia known as Camora for a long time.

It is very difficult for young people living in the neglected Naples neighbourhoods  to find job opportunities.

Tensions between police and youths on the streets have become part of everyday life there.

A new boxing project for the young, which takes place in the hallway of  the Santa Maria della Sanita church, was started by Father Antonio Loffredo several years ago.

He believes the sport can teach young people rules they can use in everyday life, too.  

WORDS
stronghold: a place which is dominated by a particular group of people.
neglected: without care or attention. 

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Excuse/Pardon my French

This phrase is used to apologize for using bad (vulgar language).

Origin
French was the official language of England in the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th century. And it was not uncommon for the English sometimes to use a French word in later centuries. So “Excuse my French”  was initially used to ask a listener to pardon the use of “unfashionable” French. 

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Look after– to take care of
“I can’t go out in the afternoon. I have to look after my younger siblings.”

Look ahead – to think about and plan for the future
“I am trying to look ahead and think about the marketing plan solely focused on Austria.”

Look down on – to think that you are better or more important than someone else, or that something is not good enough for you
“The other kids looked down on him because he was black.”

Look for – to search for someone or something
“She is looking for the door-key.”

Look forward to – to feel happy and excited about something that is going to happen
“Are you looking forward to spending the summer holidays in Asia? Of course, I’m.”

Look into – to find out more facts about something in order to improve the situation
“I’m looking into the possibility of creating a sports centre in our town.”

Look through – to read something quickly
“He looked through the book and found no interest in it.”

Look up – to search for a particular piece of information in a book or a list
“Will you please look up our number in the list?”

Look up to –to respect someone
“The young generation looks up to their idols.”

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