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The idiom "a miss is as good as a mile" means that it's better to miss something than to get it wrong or make a mistake, especially if the consequences of getting it wrong are severe.

The idiom "filthy rich" is used to describe someone who is extremely wealthy or wealthy beyond imagination. The term comes from the metaphor that a person's wealth is so great that they could roll in it without getting dirty.

The idiomatic expression "close call" refers to an incident or situation that was very close to turning out badly, but by a narrow margin escaped disaster. It can also refer to an event that was very close to happening, but did not occur.

The idiom "walk out on" means to leave or abandon a situation or person suddenly, without any warning or explanation. It can also mean to reject or turn down an offer or proposal.