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It’s when you or anyone have very serious problems and you can’t change it, because you don’t have a lot of options.

Back to the wall

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When a person has a negative attitude in comparison to the group.

Bad apple

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A bad relationship between two people because of past troubles.

Bad blood

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To be allowed to do things that other people would be punished or criticized.

Get away with murder.

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A man whose identity is unknown or being protected, as in legal proceedings.

John Doe

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The act of punishing all criminal or unacceptable behaviour severely, even if it is not very serious.

Zero tolerance

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To take part in something that is being planned or discussed.

Be in on.

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to help someone, especially in a difficult situation.

Help out

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To attack or criticize someone who has attacked or criticized you.

Hit back

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1 hold something high prevent someone/something from falling. 2 cause a delay. 3 steal by threat of violence. 4 stay in good condition

Hold up

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If an activity is _________________ for someone, they do not mind doing it, because it is a normal part of their job or they often do it

all in a day's work.

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