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Another day, another dollar

is often used to express the routine of working every day just to earn money, especially when it feels repetitive or tiring.

Examples:

1- After eight hours of standing at the cash register, she smiled and said, “Another day, another dollar.

2- He doesn’t love the job, but he shows up, works hard, and shrugs: “Another day, another dollar.

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Well-travellled

means they have visited many different places, especially countries or regions outside their own. It often suggests that the person is open-minded, experienced, and has learned from different cultures.

Examples:

1- My aunt is truly well-travelled — she’s worked in Kenya, taught in Japan, and now lives in Spain.

2- His views on politics are shaped by being well-travelled and seeing how other countries handle the same issues.

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Weather-beaten

describes something — or sometimes even someone — that has been damaged, worn, or visibly changed by years of exposure to harsh weather like wind, sun, rain, or snow.

Examples:

1- The weather-beaten house on the cliff had lost its color, but it had so much character.
2- Her weather-beaten face showed years of working under the sun, and a kind of wisdom no book could teach.

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Tight-knit

If a group is tight-knit, it means the people in that group are very close, emotionally connected, and strongly supportive of one another.
Examples:

1- Her family is so tight-knit that they have Sunday lunch together every week — even after everyone moved out.
2- The village in southern France was a tight-knit community where everyone knew everyone’s story.

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Face the climb

To deal with something hard or scary — step by step — instead of running away from it.

Examples

1- Priest Gebre Rufael faces the climb to the church every day — barefoot, at age 70.

2- He faces the climb of single parenthood with quiet courage and love.

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Rise above

To overcome a problem, pain, or challenge — and stay strong without giving up.

Examples:

1- Wilma Rudolph rose above poverty, illness, and doubt — and became an Olympic champion.

2- He rose above the negative comments and kept sharing his artwork with confidence.

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Tone-deaf

If you say someone is tone-deaf, you mean they are insensitive to the situation, mood, or emotions of others.
They fail to read the room — and their words or actions feel awkward, inappropriate, or even offensive.

Examples:

1- After hundreds of job cuts, the company sent out “We’re Growing!” emails — and it felt completely tone-deaf.

2- At her friend’s breakup dinner, she brought her fiancé and talked about wedding plans. No one said anything, but it was so tone-deaf.

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Blurt out

means to say something suddenly and without thinking, usually because of surprise, nerves, or strong emotions. It’s often something you wish you had kept to yourself!

Examples:

1- I was nervous in the interview and blurted out, “I really need this job” — then instantly regretted it.

2- He wasn’t supposed to say anything, but he blurted out the baby’s name before his sister had a chance to announce it.