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Knock on wood: Used to express a wish for good luck or to avoid bad luck after making a favorable statement.

Keeping up with the Joneses: Trying to match the social status, possessions, or lifestyle of one's neighbors or peers.

Kill two birds with one stone: To accomplish two tasks with a single effort.

Kick the bucket: A euphemism for dying or passing away.

Know the ropes: To be familiar with the details of a job, task, or situation.

Last laugh: The ultimate success or satisfaction after an initial setback or ridicule.

Lay an egg: To fail, especially in a performance or attempt.

Left-handed compliment: A remark that appears to be a compliment but is actually an insult or criticism.

Cat's out of the bag: A secret has been revealed.

Lion’s share: The largest or best portion of something.

Lip service: Insincere expression of agreement or support without real commitment.

Literati: The educated or intellectual elite, especially in literature.

Low blow: A mean or unfair attack, often targeting a weakness or vulnerability.

Make ends meet: To have enough money to cover basic expenses.

Method to the madness: A seemingly chaotic or strange behavior that has an underlying purpose.

Modus operandi: A particular way or method of doing something, often associated with criminals or habitual behaviors.

Murphy’s Law: The idea that anything that can go wrong will go wrong.

Old hat: unoriginal, or no longer interesting.

On pins and needles: Feeling anxious, nervous, or excited in anticipation of something.

Play possum: To pretend to be dead, asleep, or unaware to avoid danger or gain an advantage.