I couldn't help it
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If you can't help the way you feel or behave, you can not control it or stop it from happening. You can also say that you can't help yourself |
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If you say something point-blank, you say it very directly or rudely, without explaining or apologizing. |
It is up to you
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If you say that it is up to someone to do something, you mean that it is their responsibility to do it |
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The choice was up to Paula |
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You can count on us
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If you count on someone or count upon them, you rely on them to support you or help you. |
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I can always count on you to cheer me up |
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If something makes no difference, it does not have any effect on what you are doing |
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It is sad to see him go but it won't make any difference to the way we conduct our affairs |
Chances are slim
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If you say that someone doesn't stand a chance of achieving something, you mean that they cannot possibly achieve it |
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Neither is seen as standing any chance of snatching the leadership from him |