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slow but sure

Language; Idioms

If something or someone is slow but sure, they may take their time to do something, but they are reliable.

early bird catches the worm

Language; Idioms

The early bird catches the worm means that if you start something early, you stand a better chance of success.

a penny for your thoughts

Language; Idioms

This idiom is used as a way of asking someone what they are thinking of

memory like an elephant

Language; Idioms

'An elephant never forgets' is a saying, so if a person has a memory like an elephant, he or she has a very good memory indeed.

clean sweep

Language; Idioms

If someone makes a clean sweep, they win absolutely everything in a competition or contest.

time flies

Language; Idioms

This idiom means that time moves quickly and often unnoticed.

nerves of steel

Language; Idioms

If someone has nerves of steel, they don't get frightened when other people do.

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