Examples

Some Common Idiomatic Expressions

Keep tabs on:  Watch
Let's just play it by ear:  Improvise
Baker's dozen:  13
Can't see the forest for the trees:  Lost in the details
Hurdles:  Obstacles
Wolf in sheep's clothing:  Not what (s)he/it seems to be
A stone's throw away:  Not far
Learning curve:  Time/Efficiency
Seasoned veteran:  Experienced
Spring chicken:  Young
Wasn't born yesterday:  Seen this before
Level playing field:  Fair

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