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/lɪk yʊər wuːndz/
Example:
After losing the election, the candidate went home to lick his wounds.
/ˈkwɑn.təm liːp/
Example:
The new technology represents a quantum leap in computing power.
/ɡɛt bæk ɑn ðə reɪlz/
Example:
After a tough year, the company is finally starting to get back on the rails.
/ɪn ði əˈsen.dənt/
Example:
With recent victories, the team is clearly in the ascendant.
/ɪn ðə fæst leɪn/
Example:
After his promotion, he found himself in the fast lane, constantly traveling and meeting important clients.
/bæk ɑn træk/
Example:
After a few difficult months, our business is finally back on track.
/ɑn ðə mɛnd/
Example:
After a week in bed, she's finally on the mend.
/ˈfɪn.ɪʃ.ɪŋ tʌtʃ/
Example:
Adding the small decorative vase was the perfect finishing touch to the room.
/ðə ˈaɪsɪŋ ɑn ðə keɪk/
Example:
Winning the championship was great, but getting to celebrate with all my friends was the icing on the cake.
the cherry on (top of) the cake
/ðə ˈtʃɛri ɑn ðə keɪk/
Example:
Winning the championship was great, and getting MVP was the cherry on top of the cake.