Tag: do-over
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You never get a second chance to make a first impression
Proverb: You never get a second chance to make a first impression The proverb you never get a second chance to make a first impression emphasizes the importance of making a good impression the first time. The initial encounter with someone is crucial because it sets the tone for all future interactions. This proverb is…
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Do-over
Word of the Day: Do-over Surely, there has been a time in your life when you very much wanted a do-over. Nobody is perfect, and we’ve all failed at one time or another. I remember learning the maxim if, at first, you don’t succeed, try, try again. The idea is that do-overs are always a…
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A clean slate
Idiom: A clean/blank slate Have you ever wanted to forget past mistakes and begin life again with a clean slate? If you begin with a clean slate or blank slate, you start fresh and with no limits, and don’t let previous mistakes or happenings affect you. Are there some things you regret and would do differently…
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That ship has sailed
English Phrase: That ship has sailed The phrase that ship has sailed indicates that an opportunity has been missed or it’s too late to change a situation. This phrase can be utilized when expressing regrets about the past. For example, John has broken up with his girlfriend but wants to get back together. Unfortunately, she…
