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Success Bringing Idioms ,

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Acid test (. )

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Example:

The training course was very interesting but the acid test will come when I start my new job.
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Break fresh ground (. )

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Example:

Scientists have broken fresh ground in their exploration of outer space.
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Explore all avenues (. )

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Example:

We can't say it's impossible until we've explored all avenues.
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Fine-tooth comb (. )

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Example:

The police are examining the scene of the accident with a fine-tooth comb.
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Get your ducks in a row (. )

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Example:

We need to get our ducks in a row if we want our project to succeed.
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Root and branch (. )

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Example:

The causes of the disease must be eliminated root and branch.
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space -
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avenue -
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accident -
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row -
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disease -
eliminate -
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