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- Far-flung area; rural area; a remote location.
Example: The destinations of our volunteers are mostly off the beaten track.

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- Had been repeatedly done; done for a couple of times.
Example: That repertoire that the group had done is an old chestnut.

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- Using improper means in gathering information; malicious investigation.
Example: I think that the opponent party is on a fishing expedition. They've been too inquisitive these days.

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- Becoming even more successful; moving up to greater heights.
Example: Wow, our company has been on a roll for quite a number of years now.

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- Right on track; getting off a good start.
Example: Guys, you have to be on the right foot when you start on the project so as not to waste time.

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- Not doing something about a thing; not taking action towards a matter at hand.
Example: The board of Directors had been putting the issue on the shelf for quite some time when the situation went way out of hand.

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- Knowing a specific word or concept but is having difficulty reconciling thoughts; knowing a word but is unable to say it at the moment.
Example: How could I have failed to answer such an easy question? The word was on the tip of my tongue.

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- Happens rarely; there is little chance for a thing to happen.
Example: I am so busy that I can do shopping once in a blue moon.

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