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get over the hump

overcome the most difficult part of something · get past the hardest stage

What's the situation?

Imagine you're working on a huge project, and there's one particularly challenging phase that's just draining everyone's energy. 💪 Once you conquer that tough part, you've 'gotten over the hump' and the rest feels much easier! 🎉 It's like reaching the peak of a mountain; it's tough, but after that, it's mostly downhill!

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to break even

to make neither a profit nor a loss · to cover costs

What's the situation?

Imagine starting a new coffee shop. ☕ You've invested a lot in beans, machines, and rent. 'To break even' means you've sold enough coffee to cover all those initial costs. Phew! It's a big milestone before you can start making profit!

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