1 Abrupt cessation A bit of a plodder You are stuck in a rut You have a foot on the ladder Are you a high flyer Rapid obsolescence of knowledge Ruthless Harbinger of better times for the economy Has been worn down by negative attitude 10 Fears were swept aside 11 Prevailing trend 12 Incessant media pressure 13 It is no use crying over spilt milk 14 Charity begins at home 15 Absence makes the heart grow fonder 16 Great minds think alike