10 Useful Idioms with Examples, Sentences & Meanings

10. Break fresh/ new ground

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9. Burn your boats/bridges

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8. Scrape the barrel

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7. Up in arms

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6. Back against the wall

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5. Good things come to those who wait

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4. Your guess is as good as mine

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3. Hit the sack

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2. Get your act together

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1. Beat around the bush

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