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Spick and span: neat, clean, and well looked after.

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brought home: get to the heart of a matter, make perfectly clear.

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at the drop of a hat: without hesitation or good reason.

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a rift in the lute: A small problem or flaw in something that jeopardizes the whole.

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ran out: to use something completely so that nothing is left.

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gift horse in the mouth: to show a lack of appreciation or gratitude when receiving a gift.

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in the offing: likely to happen or appear soon.