* in the order of: near, but not exactly
ex> I’d like my starting salary to be in the order of $40,000.
* beyond one’s means: more than one can afford
ex> The rent for this place is beyond my means.
ex> She lived beyond her means for several months.
* I’m afraid: I’m concerned; I’m sorry
ex> I’m afraid I can’t come to your party.
* off the shelf / off-the-shelf: available from stock; not custom made
ex> You always look good in off-the-shelf shirts.
* break the bank: to use up all of one’s money
ex> Don’t show us any houses that would break the bank.
* just the ticket: very suitable; exactly what is needed
ex> Nicole found a program that’s just the ticket for her interests.
@ Do you have anything that’s roughly the right size?
around /more or less / approximately
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