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  • The act of punishing all criminal or unacceptable behaviour severely, even if it is not very serious.​
    Zero tolerance
  • to help someone, especially in a difficult situation.​
    Help out
  • A man whose identity is unknown or being protected, as in legal proceedings.​
    John Doe
  • 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
  • To be allowed to do things that other people would be punished or criticized.​
    Get away with murder.
  • To take part in something that is being planned or discussed.​
    Be in on. ​
  • A bad relationship between two people because of past troubles.​
    Bad blood
  • To attack or criticize someone who has attacked or criticized you.​
    Hit back
  • 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
  • When a person has a negative attitude in comparison to the group.
    Bad apple
  • 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.