* pave the way: to do something to make others’ future progress possible
ex> Einstein’s work paved the way for a century of theoretical physics.
* smitten: struck or overwhelmed by something (usually love)
ex> Tory was smitten by that shiny trombone in the store window.
* have bigger fish to fry: to have more important or interesting things to do
ex> My job was satisfactory, but I knew I had bigger fish to fry.
* fall on hard times: to experience a serious financial decline
ex> My grandfather closed his business when it fell on hard times.
* mansplain: (of a man) to explain something (usually to a woman) in a needless or condescending way
ex> Anne’s husband has the bad habit of mansplaining to her constantly.
* fall on deaf ears: (of a statement) to be ignored by its intended listener(s)
ex> Environmentalists’ warnings fell on deaf ears until their predictions came true.
@ Most of them returned home penniless.
Broke /destitute /without a dime
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