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ahead of time

Language; Idioms

If something happens ahead of time, it happens early or before the set time.

dime a dozen

Language; Idioms

If something is a dime a dozen, it is extremely common, possibly too common.

your call

Language; Idioms

If something is your call, it is up to you to make a decision on the matter.

you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear

Language; Idioms

If something isn’t very good to start with, you can’t do much to improve it.

elbow grease

Language; Idioms

If something requires elbow grease, it involves a lot of hard physical work.

nothing to crow about

Language; Idioms

If something’s nothing to crow about, it’s not particularly good or special.

under the weather

Language; Idioms

If you are feeling a bit ill, sad or lack energy, you are under the weather.

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