dent, (noun): a small hollow mark caused by hitting or pressing something. Example sentence: The bicycle had a large _____ in the frame after the accident. Mandarin: 凹痕, hold your horses, (idiom): wait or slow down before doing something. Example sentence: “_____,” said the coach, “we need to think carefully before making our final decision.” Mandarin: 别着急., bite off more than you can chew, (idiom): to take on a task that is too difficult or too much for you to handle. Example sentence: She _____ when she agreed to organise the school play, captain the football team, and prepare for her exams all at the same time. Mandarin: 不自量力., skin of your teeth, (idiom): by the smallest possible amount; only just succeeding. Example sentence: He passed the difficult exam by the _____. Mandarin: 险些；勉强, cutting corners, (idiom): doing something quickly or cheaply by skipping important steps. Example sentence: The company was criticised for _____ instead of carrying out proper safety checks. Mandarin: 偷工减料, a close shave, (idiom): a situation where someone almost has an accident or serious problem but escapes safely. Example sentence: Missing the falling tree by only a few centimetres was _____. Mandarin: 千钧一发

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