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1

Reinvent the wheel

Reinvent the wheel means to waste time creating something new when a useful version already exists.

Example: We can use the old template. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel.

2

Get itchy feet

Get itchy feet means to feel restless and want to travel, move, or try something new.

Example: After two years in the same city, I started getting itchy feet.

3

Rock the boat

Rock the boat means to create problems by challenging something that is currently stable.

Example: I disagree, but I don’t want to rock the boat during the meeting.

4

Jump on the bandwagon

Jump on the bandwagon means to join a trend because it has become popular.

Example: Everyone started using that app, so the company jumped on the bandwagon too.

5

Be on the right track

Be on the right track means to be making progress in the correct direction.

Example: Your answer is not perfect yet, but you’re on the right track.

6

Get the show on the road

Get the show on the road means to begin an activity, trip, meeting, or project.

Example: We have the materials and everyone is ready, so let’s get the show on the road.

7

Go off the rails

Go off the rails means to lose control, behave badly, or stop going as expected.

Example: The project went off the rails after the manager left.

8

Bad news travels fast

Bad news travels fast means people usually hear negative news very quickly.

Example: I didn’t tell many people, but bad news travels fast.
 
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