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Definition
household name
a person or thing that is well known by the public
break the mold
put an end to a restrictive pattern of events or behavior by doing things in a markedly different way
high time
used to say it is time to do something that should have been done a long time ago
set the stage for
prepare the conditions for (the occurrence or beginning of something)
on thin ice
in a precarious or risky situation
turn over a new leaf
start to act or behave in a better or more responsible way
nail-biting
causing great anxiety or tension
dire straits
a very bad or difficult situation
slip past
To attempt to cause one to accept, overlook, or not notice something through stealth
akin to
having some similarities

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