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Out of the blue: without warning; unexpectedly or suddenly.

My old high school friend called me out of the blue last night.

He arrived out of the blue while I was having dinner.

On the level: telling the truth.

The dealer said she’s giving us the best price in town. Do you think she’s on

the level?

On the verge of: very close to.

His company is on the verge of bankruptcy.

Tom was on the verge of tears when he heard that news.

These wild animals are on the verge of extinction.

If our team win the game tomorrow, we are on the verge of winning the

championship.

Out of the woods: out of danger.

Fortunately, we are out of the woods.

Although her father feels a little better, he’s not out of the woods yet.

Out of work: unemployed.

He has been out of work for three months.

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Thousands of people are out of work these days.

(to be) on edge: nervous; irritable usually because you are worried about

someone or something.

He felt on edge, upset, and increasingly worried.

She felt so on edge before the interview.