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- The person who starts something early has the best chance at success.
Example: Watch out for our Summer sale. We have big discounts on limited items. Early bird catches the worm!

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- Unimaginative.
Example: We can't face the clients with earthbound presentations like these.

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- To calm down; slow down.
Example: You've been working on weekends, you should ease up a little.

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- Easily taken advantage of.
Example: She has dated half of the football team, some people think she's easy.

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- Anything that is readily gained or achieved tend to be lost or consumed as easily.
Example: Pat is spoiled by her parents - easy come, easy go, that's how she is with her money.

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- Bother.
Example: I wonder what's eating Jim, he's been sullen all day.

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- Person or character.
Example: He's a good egg that's why he has my vote. Bad eggs must be fired from this office.

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- Hard work; much physical effort.
Example: The rugby team needs more elbow grease to make it to the play-offs.

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- Drunk; intoxicated.
Example: My friend was so embalmed after the party that we had to take his car keys.

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- Money.
Example: I just have enough ends for this month's rent.

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