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Truth is stranger than fiction

Example
I can't believe someone's paying 500 dollars for that amulet thinking it has a magic power, truth is stranger than fiction
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In fashion - in style

Example
I dont think this trousers are in style yet
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Cold turkey

Example
Trying to quit cold turkey could raise some problems, it's better start a a process more gradually
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To have rough edges

Example

He's a great basketplayer, but his game still has a few rough edges

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To shelve a plan

Example

Despite MPs promises, flood defence plans have been shelved throughout the country

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Jack of all trades, master of none

Example

He's good at doing many things but his best description corresponds to jack of all trades, master of none   

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Into every life a little rain must fall

Example
You had a great time in your life, now does not go well, you know into every life a little rain must fall
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By the book - by the numbers

Example

I'm sure you will understand the explanation every detail is set out by the book

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So lame

Example
I can't stand this class, it's so lame
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Body

To sit on your hands

Example

You can't sit on your hands waiting for inspiration or the right mood, as an artist you have to move in order to find new ideas

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Cobble together

Example

The team cobbled together a solution with what they had

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Shot across the bow

Example
If the shot across the bow doesn't deter them, make an assessment about further legal action
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Thrust into

Example

The Middleton family has been thrust into the public eye and scrutinized in such a way that borders on the obscene

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To rake (drag) someone over the coals

Example

Because of delay the boss hauled him over the coals

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To make one's skin crawl

Example

The mocking phrase "Arbeit macht frei" over the entrance of Auschwitz makes our skin crawl

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