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When you ask someone to spill the beans you are asking them to tell you secret information.

Examples:

As soon as he was arrested the thief spilled the beans: he told the police about the other members of his gang. The police caught them all.

You spent a whole hour in the boss's office. Is he going to give a pay rise? Come on, spill the beans!

Today's Phrase

If you gamble on something it means you do something risky in the hope of getting a good result.

Examples:

Don't gamble on the weather being good for your party. I know you want a barbecue, but it could rain. I'd book a venue with a covered area.

I took a gamble on employing John, but it's turned out that he's great for our team.

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To make a comeback:

To make a comeback is to return to a career or job you were previously successful in.

Examples:

Jose Mourinho was a successful manager at Chelsea before, so many fans are excited he is making a comeback.

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To make a comeback:

To make a comeback is to return to a career or job you were previously successful in.

Examples:

Jose Mourinho was a successful manager at Chelsea before, so many fans are excited he is making a comeback.

Today's Phrase

Someone with a heart of gold is a genuinely kind and caring person. They would do anything for you.

Examples:

My Mum has a heart of gold. She always thinks of others before herself.

John offered to do all the decorating this weekend; he's got a heart of gold.

Today's Phrase

If something is 'sky-high', it has reached a very great or high level.

Examples

Train fares have gone sky-high. I spend half my pay just getting to work!

The prime minister's popularity was sky-high after he cut taxes for everybody.

I'd like to buy a house in the city but prices are sky-high.

Today's Phrase

If something is a long shot, it is very unlikely to happen.

Examples

I'm looking for a first edition of Alice in Wonderland for my mother's birthday. I know it's a long shot, but do you have one in stock?

My favourite football team is in the cup final at the weekend. I think we could win, but it's a long shot.

We could ask the company to replace your broken smartphone for free. It's a long shot, but it's worth trying.

Today's Phrase

When you say someone stands tall you mean they are confident and proud of themselves.

Examples:

Our athletes stand tall after winning many gold medals at this year's Olympics.

The critics thought the movie was awful, but its director stands tall as he heads for tonight's Oscars ceremony.

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"From now on"

We use this expression to say that something will begin now and continue into the future - perhaps for ever..

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