* from now: measured from the present to the future
ex> Ask yourself where you want to be five years from now.
* have nothing to lose: to be willing to try anything because one’s situation is already bad
ex> I began working for my cousin’s startup because I had nothing to lose.
= What have you got to lose?
* now is the time: this is the appropriate moment
ex> The realtor said prices are rising, so now is the time to buy a new home.
* start from scratch: to begin a project or process without any initial advantages; start again
ex> The first batch was burned, so she had to start from scratch.
ex> My grandparents started from scratch after coming to this country.
* fit in: to be compatible with the situation, position, etc.; belong
ex> Let’s do what we can to help newcomers fit in to your society.
* afford to do something: to be able to do something without harmful consequences
ex> The team could afford to lose the game and still be in the playoffs.
ex> We can’t afford to waste another minute: the show will start soon!
@ Why the hell did I do that?!
Why on earth ~/Why the blazes ~/
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