Idiomatic Expressions from "The Friendship Bench"

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Driven to

Back

Compelled or forced to do something.

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Last resort

Back

A final option after all others have failed.

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Morphs into

Back

Changes into something else.

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Awash in

Back

Completely filled or covered by something.

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Do the trick

Back

To achieve the desired effect.

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Bring me closer to my quota

Back

To get closer to achieving a set goal.

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Her life flashes before me

Back

A phrase often used to describe memories appearing all at once, as in moments of extreme emotion or danger.

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Shoulder all this grief

Back

To carry a heavy emotional burden.

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Cast a shadow over

Back

To create a sense of gloom or negativity.

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Sink its talons into

Back

To grasp tightly or exert control over something.