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“Don’t put the cart before the horse”means don’t mistake a cause as an effect.
Clean slate means turning a new leaf without being burdened by the past.
“Take it on the chin” means bearing with defeat, difficulty, etc.
Damascene conversion refers to a complete change in one’s beliefs.
Sugar coating means twisting and turning a harsh reality into sth. pleasant.
"Through and through" means throughout in every part or aspect.
Moving the goal posts means someone bending the rules in the middle of a game.
If you cater one thing to another, you do one thing to serve another purpose.
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