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1.
oil and water (do not|never) mix
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The two politicians had vastly different ideologies and personalities, and it was clear that oil and water do not mix when it came to their ability to work together.

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day and night cannot dwell together
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The two business partners had different visions for the company, and eventually decided to part ways because day and night cannot dwell together.

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you cannot serve (both|) God and Mammon
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He was offered a job that required him to compromise his ethical beliefs, but he turned it down because he knew that you cannot serve God and mammon.

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every couple is not a pair
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When I first started dating my girlfriend, I thought we were perfect for each other.But as time went on, I realized that our personalities clashed in some important ways.Now I understand that every couple is not a pair.

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a place for everything and everything in its place
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The key to maintaining a tidy home is to follow the principle of a place for everything and everything in its place - it saves time and keeps things running smoothly.

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different strokes for different folks
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The human resources manager understood that her employees had varying needs and preferences, and created a flexible work environment to accommodate them - different strokes for different folks.

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borrowed garments never (fit|sit) well
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The new homeowner tried to decorate her house with the same style as her friend's, but found that it didn't reflect her own personal taste - borrowed garments never fit well.

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8.
every shoe fits not every foot
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The doctor understood that different patients had different medical histories and needs, and customized treatment plans accordingly - every shoe fits not every foot.

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9.
horses for courses
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You can't expect everyone to be good at everything—horses for courses, after all.

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there is a time and (a|) place for everything
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I'm not saying you shouldn't speak your mind, but there is a time and place for everything, and this might not be it.

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a carrion kite will never be a good hawk
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The coach understood that each athlete had different strengths and weaknesses, and tailored training programs accordingly - a carrion kite will never be a good hawk.

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everything is good in its season
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The entrepreneur recognized that it was important to wait for the right market conditions before launching a new product - everything is good in its season.

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13.
every pot has its lid
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After several failed relationships, she began to lose hope, but her friend reminded her that every pot has its lid and that she will find the right partner someday.

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