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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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beard the lion in his den

To confront a powerful or dangerous person on their own territory.

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beat a dead horse

To waste time and effort on something that is no longer useful or relevant, or to futilely try to revive an issue that has already been settled.

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beat a retreat

To withdraw or flee from a difficult or dangerous situation, often quickly or in a disorderly manner.

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beat about the bush

To avoid addressing a topic directly.

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beat around the bush

To avoid coming directly to the point; to speak evasively or indirectly.

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beat as one

To act or feel in complete unity; to be in perfect harmony or agreement (often referring to hearts or minds).

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beat someone round the ears

To severely scold or berate someone.

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beat swords into ploughshares

To transition from conflict to peace and productivity.

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beat the bishop

To masturbate (male, slang/vulgar).

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beat the bushes

To search thoroughly and widely for something or someone, often in many different places.

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beat the clock

To finish a task or accomplish something before a deadline or a set time limit.

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beat the daylights out of

To beat someone severely; to hit someone very hard, or to thoroughly defeat someone in a competition.

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