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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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Bob's your uncle

everything will go smoothly or easily from there

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Catch-22

A paradoxical situation from which an individual cannot escape because of contradictory rules or conditions.

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Dutch courage

Bravery or confidence induced by alcohol.

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Dutch reckoning

A bill or account that is not itemized or is difficult to understand; a shared expense where each person pays for themselves.

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French leave

An unannounced or unauthorized departure, especially from a social gathering or work.

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Hobson's choice

a situation where there is no real option available

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I choose violence

To confront the repercussions of one's actions, often requiring humility.

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I could eat a horse

to express extreme hunger

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I hardly know her

used humorously to indicate that one is not familiar with someone

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I have a bridge to sell you

to indicate that something is too good to be true or a scam

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I just work here

to indicate a lack of authority or responsibility in a situation

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I rest my case

used to indicate that one has provided sufficient evidence or argument to support their point

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