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🔥 Actions & Effort

Idioms about work, effort, and taking action.

408 idioms in this category

chop and change

to frequently alter decisions or plans

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clean sweep

to remove everything completely and decisively

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clear the decks

to remove obstacles in preparation for new tasks

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clutch at straws

to make a desperate attempt to find hope or a solution in a hopeless situation

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comb through

to search thoroughly and meticulously for information or details

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come down on somebody like a ton of bricks

to harshly reprimand or penalize someone

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come from behind

to achieve victory after initially lagging or facing challenges

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come to blows

to engage in a physical fight

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come to fruition

to achieve success or realize plans

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come unstuck

to face difficulties or fail

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come up trumps

to achieve a positive result unexpectedly

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come up with

to generate or provide an idea or solution

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