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to give thing/someone a wide berth

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stay away from someone or something
steer a ship well clear of sth while passing it

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Sting in the tail

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mostly about the story: mile zlego poczatki

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ebb and flow

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Up & downs, decline and regrowth

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Dot your i’s and cross your t’s

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Ensure that all details are correct.

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Start off on the wrong foot

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to begin something in a negative way

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Through thick and thin

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Under all circumstances, no matter how hard.

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Blessing in disguise

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Szczęście w nieszczęściu

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