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a clean slate
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to start new or afresh
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She wants to start her new job with a clean slate.
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a piece of cake
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a very easy or simple task
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Speaking Chinese is a piece of cake for her.
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a breeze
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a very easy or simple task
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Preparing the daily financial report is a breeze.
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a slight hiccup
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a small problem or delay
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We had a slight hiccup in the rollout of the new software program.
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a stretch
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to exaggerate
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His explanation was a stretch, but some people believe him.
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ahead of the curve
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to be better prepared than others
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I think she is ahead of the curve and will do well compared to the others.
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all in all
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in general or overall
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All in all, I had a good time last night at the party.
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already on the water
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to already be on the way (in transit)
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The shipment is already on the water, so the order could not be canceled.
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ants in his pants
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to be impatient
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I think he’s got ants in his pants to go home early for the dinner party.
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artsy-fartsy
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someone who is very creative
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My sister is very artsy fartsy.
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