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be hard up:have little money

2. In the same breath:say two contradictory things at the same time
3. Cake walk:something easy
4. Rank and file:ordinary people
5. A long shot:little chance of success
6. To take after:to be similar in experience
7. Foul play:dishonest behaviour
8. On the wane:on the decline
9. Lie low:try not to be noticed
10. Stone’s throw:short distance
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