1- When all is said and done / After all is said and done
"In the end, nevertheless"
Examples:
- When all's said and done, the doctors did what they could for Gordon, but he was too ill to survive.
- When all is said and done, you will find it is a smaller project than it appeared
"A selfish aim or motive"
Examples:
- The article criticized the new software, but the author had an axe to grind, as its manufacturer had fired his son.
- He should not become the chairman of the committee as he has too many axes of his own to grind.
3- Turn a new leaf
"Make a fresh start, change one's conduct or attitude for the better"
Examples:
- He promised the teacher he would turn over a new leaf and behave himself in class.
- She promises to turn over a new leaf if we give her one more chance.
4- Burn the candle at both ends
"Exhaust one's energies or resources by leading a hectic life"
Examples:
- Joseph's been burning the candle at both ends for weeks, working two jobs during the week and a third on weekends.
- Since starting my new job I have been burning the candle at both ends.
5- Leave in the lurch
"Desert or leave alone and in trouble, refuse to help or support someone"
Examples:
- He left me in the lurch when he didn't come over to help me although he had promised to earlier
- in the day.
- Jane was angry enough to quit without giving notice, leaving her boss in the lurch.
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