an important person or influential person

❝ The big wigs of the company attended the meeting ❞

a fresh start

❝ He moved to a new city to get a clean slate ❞

a small but essential part of a larger system ⚙️

❝ He felt like a cog in the machine at his corporate job ❞

a word which has two meanings

❝ The joke had a double entendre that made everyone laugh ❞

A person who refuses to believe without proof

❝ He was a doubting Thomas until he saw the results himself ❞

an equal chance to succeed

❝ Everyone should get a fair crack of the whip in job interviews ❞

something that is successful only briefly

❝ His first hit song was just a flash in the pan ❞

a task with no chance of success

❝ Trying to change his mind was a fool’s errand ❞

an outcome that is certain to happen

❝ With their strong team, victory was a foregone conclusion ❞

an ambitious and determined person

❝ She’s a go-getter who never gives up on her goals ❞

money can achieve anything 💰

❝ With his wealth, he proved that a golden key can open any door ❞

an unfair or cruel remark or action

❝ Bringing up his past mistakes was a low blow ❞

a person skilled in many different fields 🛠️

❝ Leonardo da Vinci was a true Renaissance man, excelling in art, science, and engineering ❞

a wealthy and influential person 💰

❝ The girl chose to marry a man of substance ❞

a highly experienced and worldly-wise person

❝ Having traveled to over 50 countries, he was truly a man of the world ❞

a topic that is debatable or uncertain

❝ Whether the rule still applies is a moot point ❞

a radical transformation 🔄

❝ The new government policies brought a sea change in the economy ❞

a difficult task to accomplish 😰

❝ Finishing the project in one day is a tall order ❞

a change that influences people’s opinions in your favor

❝ The politician's speech was a turn of the screw in gaining public support ❞

a little bit; slightly

❝ I'm a wee bit confused ❞