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• a blessing in disguiseSomething bad that turns out to be good
• a long shotAn attempt with little chance of success
• actions speak louder than wordsWhat people do matters more than what they say
• against the clockRushing to finish before a deadline
• back to square oneBack to the beginning after a failed attempt
• beat around the bushTo avoid saying something directly
• bite off more than you can chewTo take on more than you can manage
• call it a dayTo stop working for the day

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