* head start: an early advantage or beginning in a race, competition, etc
ex> Dad used to give my brother and me a head start when he raced us.
* big deal: something that is considered to be important
ex> The construction of the new plant is a big deal for this town.
* Been there, done that.: expression of disinterest because one has already had the same experience
ex> If your weekend activities are been there, done that, try hang gliding!
* world-weary: showing no interest or excitement; bored with life
ex> Horace had a world-weary attitude until he met his future wife.
* change one’s tune: to adopt a new opinion
ex> The lazy student changed his tune when he realized how difficult the course was.
* recipe for disaster: a dangerous or unwise situation
ex> Using a platform truck that hasn’t been inspected is a recipe for disaster.
* bob up: to come to the surface quickly
ex> The dark head of a seal bobbed up a few yards away.
@ From time to time ten-story icebergs break off.
Occasionally ~/Once in a while ~ /Every now and then ~
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