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  • A good walk might CLEAR MY HEAD.
    CLEAR YOUR MIND: To stop worrying or thinking about something, or get rid of the effects of drinking too much alcohol.
  • I sometimes think I'd be happier teaching in Spain. Oh well, THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER!
    THE GRASS IS (ALWAYS) GREENER (ON THE OTHER SIDE): Said to mean that other people may appear to be in a better or more attractive situation.
  • You're young and healthy and you have no commitments - THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER.
    THE WORLD IS SOMEBODY'S OYSTER: You can do what you want or go where you want.
  • She's always complaining that she doesn't have enough money, but WE'RE ALL IN THE SAME BOAT.
    BE IN THE SAME BOAT: To be in the same unpleasant situation as other people.
  • The company is still doing business, but ever since the recession hit, they've been TEETERING ON THE EDGE of closing down.
    TEETER ON THE EDGE (OF SOMETHING): To be very close to doing something or of having some imminent event happen, especially that which is bad or disastrous.