His answer to the question was on point, much to the disappointment of his opponent.
2) Stumbling Block-a circumstance that causes difficulty or hesitation-
The country's water shortage was a stumbling block to investors.
3) Take The Easy Way Out-extricate oneself from a difficult situation by choosing the simplest rather than the most honourable course of action-
As soon as things got difficult on the job, he took the easy way out and quit.
4) Take The Chequered Flag-to finish in first place in an auto racing competition-
Neck and neck right up until the final moments of the race, photo analysis revealed that it was Steinman who took the chequered flag.
5)The World Is Somebody's Oyster-to do what you want or go where you want-
You're young and healthy and you have no commitments - the world is your oyster.
6) Something Takes The Cake-something is the most extreme example-
I've had some pretty bad injuries, but this one takes the cake.
7) Ring In The New Year-to mark the end of the previous year and usher in the start of a new one, typically with a party or other celebration-
My friends and I all rang in the new year with a wild party at Sarah's house.
8) Make A Fresh Start-to have a chance to begin something anew-
I'm excited to make a fresh start at my new job.
9) Dream Come True-something you have wanted very much for a long time that has now happened-
For her, making the Olympic team was a dream come true.
10) Last-ditch Effort-a final effort or attempt to solve a problem or avoid failure or defeat, especially after a series of failures or setbacks-
The home team is mounting one last-ditch effort in the final seconds of the game to try to force an overtime showdown.
11) Better Safe Than Sorry-said when you think it is best not to take risks even when it seems boring or difficult to be careful-
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12) Give Somebody Hell-to give someone a hard time by means of aggressive actions or attitude, to scold or reprimand someone, to produce or present problems or challenges for one-
Mom will give you hell if you come home after curfew yet again.
13) Love At First Sight-an instantaneous attraction to someone or something-
With that house, it was just love at first sight - I immediately knew it was perfect for me.
14) Even Break-an equal opportunity, fair treatment-
I know I'm not the CEO's niece or daughter, but this is my dream job, and I am more than qualified for it. Can I please just get an even break?
15) No Pain, No Gain-only by facing, dealing with, or subjecting oneself to difficulty or hardship will one truly improve or progress-
The road to becoming a doctor is long, hard, and exhausting, not to mention expensive! But no pain, no gain.
16) Sick And Tired-exceedingly wearied by, bored of, or exasperated with something-
I'm sick and tired of doing my boss's errands. If something doesn't change soon, I'm going to quit!
17) On Earth-used when you are extremely surprised, confused, or angry about something-
What on earth is that awful noise?
18) Up A Gum Tree-in or into a predicament-
Offers of devolution will lead ministers straight up a gum tree.
19) Rock Bottom-the absolute lowest or worst point-
The price of milk is at rock bottom right now, which is great for consumers, but bad for dairy farmers.
20) Go Nuts-to become extremely angry-
My sister will go nuts when she finds out I crashed her car.
