⬤ Don't put all your eggs in one basket: This idiom advises diversifying investments or resources to reduce risk.
⬤ The elephant in the room: Refers to a noticeable and significant issue that everyone is aware of but avoids discussing.
⬤ Barking up the wrong tree: To pursue a course of action or make an assumption that is unlikely to lead to success.
⬤ A wolf in sheep's clothing: Describes someone who appears harmless or friendly but is actually deceitful or malicious.
⬤ Get your ducks in a row: To be organized and well-prepared before undertaking a task or project.
⬤ The 800-pound gorilla: Refers to a dominant and powerful force or competitor in a market or industry.
⬤ Fish or cut bait: To make a decision and take action or stop procrastinating.
⬤ Horse trading: The practice of shrewd and sometimes unethical negotiations or deal-making.
⬤ Don't feed the hand that bites you: Advises against supporting or assisting someone who has been hostile or harmful.
⬤ Kill the goose that lays the golden egg: To harm a valuable and consistent source of income or opportunity through greed or short-sightedness.
⬤ Let the cat out of the bag: To reveal a secret or disclose information that was meant to be kept hidden.
⬤ Sitting duck: A person or entity that is vulnerable or an easy target.
⬤ Chicken out: To back down or avoid a difficult or challenging situation due to fear or cowardice.
⬤ Get your feet wet: To gain initial experience or familiarity with a new task or situation.
⬤ Swan song: The final performance or effort before retirement or the end of a career.
⬤ Black sheep: Refers to someone within a group or organization who is considered different or undesirable.
⬤ Bull in a china shop: Describes someone who is clumsy or reckless in their actions, often causing damage or disruption.
⬤ When pigs fly: Indicates extreme skepticism or doubt about the feasibility of something happening.
⬤ Cash cow: A business or product that generates a consistent and substantial income.
⬤ Monkey see, monkey do: To mimic or imitate the actions of others without thinking critically.
📓 Please note that language and idioms can evolve over time, and new idioms may have emerged since my last update. Additionally, the popularity of idioms can vary by region and industry, so some idioms may be more commonly used in certain contexts.
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