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writer's block
the temporary inability for a writer to think of what to write. I have writer's block at the moment and can't seem to get a sensible sentence on paper.
See also: block

be a [athlete/star/writer etc.] in the making
if someone is an athlete, star, writer etc. in the making, they are likely to develop into that thing This young swimmer is an athlete in the making.
See also: making

be half the [dancer/writer etc.] you used to be

if you are half the dancer, writer etc. you used to be, you are much less good at doing something than you used to be She's half the tennis-player she used to be.
See also: half, used


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