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comfort zone

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comfort zone - comfortable situations which are safe but not challenging.

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Kick the bucket

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Die

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empowered

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stronger and more in control of your life

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Spontaneous

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less able to act in natural, sudden and impulsive ways.

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Fire

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Amazing

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Running on fumes

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a situation where you have no energy, but you keep going.

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Talking shop

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talk about work, even when we’re not at work.

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Sheeple

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describes people, who just like sheep, follow what other people do or things that are trending.

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Not least

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In particular or notable

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Inconceivable

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Unbelievable

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Forfeit

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Give up/lose

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By and large

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On the whole

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Rating to go

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Very eager to start

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Step up to the plate

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Take action in response to an opportunity or crisis

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Hiatus

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Break in airing of a show or employment

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Pull together

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Work hard as a group in order to achieve something

17
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Trepidation’s

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Fear

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Get/start off on the right/wrong foot

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Make a good start at something

19
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Indecisive synonyms

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Irresolute
Vacillate
Weak-kneed
Wishy-washy

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talebearer

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They are actively seeking out others’ secrets, which means they are definitely not to be trusted.

Someone who is a talebearer is also a scandalmonger, flibbertigibbet, or a tabby.

refers to someone who “spreads gossip, secrets, etc., that may cause trouble or harm.”

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bullheaded

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obstinately opinionated, especially in refusing to consider

alternatives; stubborn.” You might call them headstrong, obstinate, or pigheaded.

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zany

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amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic.

Peculiar
Odd