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clear as a bell

Language; Idioms

If something is as clear as a bell, it is very clear or easy to understand.

ahead of the pack

Language; Idioms

If you are ahead of the pack, you have made more progress than your rivals.

clean your clock

Language; Idioms

If you clean your clock, you beat someone decisively in a contest or fight.

on the cheap

Language; Idioms

If you do something on the cheap, you spend as little as possible to do it.

miss the boat

Language; Idioms

If you miss the boat, you are too late to take advantage of an opportunity.

under your breath

Language; Idioms

If you say something under your breath, you whisper or say it very quietly.

all over the shop

Language; Idioms

If something is completely disorganised or confused, it is all over the shop.

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