general-usage
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Broad daylight
Full visibility during the daytime, often used to emphasize that something surprising or illicit occurred openly and without concealment.
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light up
To illuminate something or to show sudden happiness and excitement, often causing a person's face to glow.
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tap into
To access and utilize a resource, opportunity, or potential that was previously unavailable or underused.
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up or down
This phrase refers to the ultimate success or failure of a situation, or the definitive outcome regardless of the specifics.
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Strange idea
An unusual, unconventional, or unexpected thought, concept, or suggestion that deviates from the norm.
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and what have you
It is used to indicate other similar unmentioned items, activities, or ideas, functioning as a general catch-all at the end of a list.
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A to Z
To encompass everything completely, thoroughly, or from beginning to end.
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Straight away
Immediately; without any delay or hesitation.