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"To read the riot act" means to give someone a strong warning or reprimand, often to prevent undesirable behavior.

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"To ride roughshod over" means to treat someone or something in harshly, without any regard for their feelings or right

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The idiom “Be all ears” means to listen carefully and attentively.

It conveys readiness to hear every word being said.

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The idiom "Take time by the forelock" means to seize an opportunity promptly or act decisively before it's too late.

It suggests being proactive and prepared.

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The phrase emphasizes the benefits of a disciplined routine, suggesting that rising early contributes to health, wealth, and wisdom, making "wise" the correct choice.

Early to bed early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise. - is one of the most widely quoted proverbs from Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac.

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"To put a spoke in one's wheel" means to deliberately interfere with or obstruct someone's plans making it harder for them to succeed.

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"Keep at bay" means to keep something/someone at a distance, physically or metaphorically.

To maintain a safe margin and prevent overwhelm or danger.

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 The idiom "stabbed in the back" means to be betrayed by someone you trusted, often in a harmful or unexpected way