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except if; except on the condition that; used to introduce a condition that prevents the main clause from happening

Unless

Clear signs of impending trouble or failure.

the writing on the wall

Assures the listener that the speaker will personally handle and take responsibility for a task or situation, conveying a sense of reliability and authority.

I'll see to it

Used to introduce an honest, often surprising or uncomfortable statement

To tell the truth

Used to introduce a statement that challenges a common misconception or widely held opinion.

Contrary to ;

Introduces a clause expressing purpose or result, meaning 'in order that'.

So that

The ability of an organization to keep its employees over time

employee retention

die (euphemistic, polite way to refer to death)

pass away

to try to win or gain something that others are also trying to get

compete for

An invitation for someone to take or serve themselves freely.

Help yourself.

Imagine if; consider a possible situation as a basis for reasoning.

Supposing; that

Understand a hidden or implicit meaning.

read between the lines

An expression used to convey that someone's description is accurate but understated or unusual, often with a hint of irony or sarcasm.

That's one way of putting it

Used to emphasize that one is speaking frankly

to be honest

Regardless of what happens; regardless of the circumstances.

Whatever the case may be

Used to introduce a clause expressing purpose or result, equivalent to 'so that' or 'in order that'.

such that

evaluation of work by others in the same field to ensure quality

peer review

become unusable through constant use; exhaust someone emotionally or physically

wear out

to make great efforts in the face of difficulty to obtain or achieve something

struggle for

A polite invitation for a guest to relax and feel comfortable.

Make yourself at home

Take as a hypothesis for the sake of argument.

Assuming that; ,

Start behaving better or make a fresh start.

turn over a new leaf

Used to introduce a thought or idea that was previously discussed but recalled after someone mentions a related topic, maintaining conversational continuity.

Now that you mention it

in a direct and honest way, often indicating that what follows might be unwelcome

Frankly

used to admit something honestly, often about an uncomfortable or personal feeling

If truth be told

Used to express that one event happened immediately after another, with subject-auxiliary inversion in the first clause.

Hardly had; when

The amount by which a measured or estimated value may differ from the true value.

error margin

Discard or dispose of something that is no longer needed or useful.

throw away

to use physical force or argument to support or oppose something

fight for; fight against

Offering to assist someone physically or with a task.

Let me give you a hand

in order to; with the purpose of

so ; as to

Hold a grudge or feel inferior, leading to confrontational attitude.

have a chip on; shoulder

Used to deny a specific potential reason while revealing the actual underlying cause, often softening criticism or refusal.

It's not that I; it's just that

Used to add emphasis or surprise to a statement, indicating that what follows is true or factual.

as a matter of fact

Used to express a potentially sensitive or controversial opinion while acknowledging the risk of being perceived negatively

At the risk of sounding

Indicates that an event occurs immediately after another, emphasizing rapid succession.

No sooner; than

the capacity for future expansion or increase

growth potential

be noticeable; be exceptional

stand out

to express strong objection or disagreement with an action, policy, or situation

protest against

A declaration that the speaker will pay for something, typically a meal or drinks.

It's on me

Used to indicate that something applies regardless of which alternative is chosen; expresses inclusivity.

Be it; or

to accept a less important or less prominent position; to allow others to take control or be more prominent

take a back seat

Used to formally assert or clarify something publicly, especially when correcting previous statements or emphasizing an official stance.

For the record

Used to emphasize the truth or accuracy of a statement, often to correct a misconception or introduce a surprising twist.

In fact

Indicates that what is about to be said is sufficient information and there is no need to elaborate further.

Suffice it to say

Expresses that the speaker was completely unaware of something at the time, later discovered to be significant; conveys surprise or irony.

Little did I know

as a reaction or answer to something that has occurred or been said

in response to

adhere to; follow strictly; remain loyal

stick to

to advise someone not to do something because of possible danger or negative consequences

warn against

Insisting on paying for someone as a gesture of generosity or to mark an occasion.

My treat