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| doing something that will have dangerous consequences like for example standing in the middle of a forest and teasing a wild bear |
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| «jumping out of the frying pan into the fire» |
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| Going from one bad situation into another one that is just as bad |
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| «adding fuel to the fire» |
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| when someone comes along and tries to help you but only makes things ten times worse |
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| «they will never set the Thames on fire». |
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| someone who is competent but will never do anything really amazing or dynamic |
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| «getting on like a house on fire» |
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| when two people are seen to be getting on very well with each other |
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| a matter of great interest to many to know |
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| spend hours studying till late to find the answer |
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| «keep the home fires burning» |
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| have money to pay for his house and family |
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| «burning the candle at both ends» |
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| couldn't go back and change what has been done |
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| «have several irons in the fire» |
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| have several business interests |
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| «get their fingers burnt» |
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| do not succced in a project |
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