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Troublemaking

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Troublemaking

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1
apple of discord
content.phrase

That stupid prom dress has been their apple of discord—they've been fighting over who gets to wear it for days now!

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2
[dig] {oneself} into a hole
content.phrase

His only regret, it appears, is digging a hole for himself by answering questions in the first instance.

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3
recipe for disaster
content.phrase

Mixing alcohol with prescription medication is a dangerous recipe for disaster and can have severe health consequences.

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4
[rock] the boat
content.phrase

She wasn't one to rock the boat, preferring to keep things low-key and drama-free.

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5
can of worms
content.phrase

The investigation into the company's financial records opened a can of worms, revealing widespread corruption and fraudulent activities.

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6
the fat [is] in the fire
content.sentence

Just so you know, Mom found out you lied to her.The fat is in the fire now, huh?

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7
[cross] to bear
content.phrase

If it comes to that, then that will be a cross I must bear.

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8
more kicks than halfpence
content.phrase

Seeing that I would get more kicks than halfpence if I remained, I took my leave and absconded to the shore for a bit of merriment.

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9
through the mill
content.phrase

I went through the mill as a kid in high school.I couldn't get out of there fast enough.

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10
(shit|stuff) [hit] the fan
content.sentence

When news broke about the company's financial fraud, the shit hit the fan, leading to a massive drop in stock prices and a full-scale investigation.

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11
the fat [hit] the fire
content.sentence

We need a leader who is strong and steady, someone who won't shrink from adversity when the fat hits the fire.

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12
[spell] (trouble|danger)
content.phrase

The dark clouds on the horizon spelled trouble for the picnic.

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