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    The last straw - to be the last tolerable thing Source. Example - The air attack was the last straw between the two countries, it has led to war.

    The last straw – to be the last tolerable thing Source.

    Example – The air attack was the last straw between the two countries, it has led to war.

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    Getting a taste of your own medicine - someone should have the same unpleasant experience that they themselves have given to someone. Example -  Let the support of President taste their own medicine, the bad economical decision is hurting even the supports of the political party.

    Getting a taste of your own medicine – someone should have the same unpleasant experience that they themselves have given to someone.

    Example –  Let the support of President taste their own medicine, the bad economical decision is hurting even the supports of the political party.

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    A misfortune converted in opportunity. a bad event turns out to be good. For example, Corona is a blessing in disguise for pharmaceutical industries.  

    • A misfortune converted in opportunity.
    • a bad event turns out to be good.

    For example, Corona is a blessing in disguise for pharmaceutical industries.

     

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    Break a leg - Good luck. Usually, the term used for actors, an artist before a performance. This expression points towards the superstition of actors that actually wishing them good luck is bad luck for them show Break a leg became a common term to wish them. For example: I wish the drama crew to brRead more

    Break a leg – Good luck. Usually, the term used for actors, an artist before a performance. This expression points towards the superstition of actors that actually wishing them good luck is bad luck for them show Break a leg became a common term to wish them.

    For example:

    I wish the drama crew to break the leg.

    You have an interview tomorrow? Break a leg

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