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a come-down
What does "a come-down" mean? a lowering in status/income/influence/energy Her new job is a come-down from her last one and she is not very happy.

grin and bear it
What does "grin and bear it" mean? to endure something unpleasant with good humor I have to grin and bear it when my supervisor becomes angry with me.
cut one's eyeteeth on (something)
What does "cut one's eyeteeth on (something)" mean? to have done something since one was very young The man cut his eyeteeth on fixing bicycles and he is now an expert.
Low-hanging fruit
What does "Low-hanging fruit" mean? Low-hanging fruit are things that are easily achieved.
toe the line/mark
What does "toe the line/mark" mean? to obey the rules and do what one is expected to do The children were forced to toe the line when the new teacher arrived.
out of season
What does "out of season" mean? to be not easily available for sale at this time of year, to be not legally able to be hunted Strawberries are now out of season.

Words fail me
What does "Words fail me" mean? If words fail you, you can't find the words to express what you are trying to say.
go hand in hand (with something)
What does "go hand in hand (with something)" mean? to be closely related and must be considered together The change in school hours goes hand in hand with the new policy regarding class sizes.

set (someone) back
What does "set (someone) back" mean? to cost someone "How much did your new suit set you back?"
all night long
What does "all night long" mean? throughout the whole night We could hear the people next door talking all night long.

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